News and Noteworthy
 

Sweet Corn and "Popcorn"

A special evening at The Grill at Highlands Row, May 1, 2012, features upscale Appalachian fare and stories from the colorful life of moonshiner "Popcorn" Sutton. Click here to view the menu and reservation information.



 

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War 

During the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, ETHS's heritage programsCivil War Families of Tennessee and East Tennessee Civil War Veterans Projectare providing individuals, families, and communities the opportunity to reflect on this important period in our history, make a connection to the past, and lay the foundation for a lasting legacy. For more information about these programs, please click here. Or if you would like to download applications for these programs, please follow the links below:

Civil War Families of Tennessee

East Tennessee Civil War Veterans Project


Museum of East Tennessee History

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday | 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday | 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Sunday* | 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 

*Family FREE Days! Admission is FREE on Sundays!

The Museum will be open 10:00 am-4:00 pm on Good Friday but will be closed on Easter Sunday.

ETHS Features

Currently on View

East Tennessee Art & Artists
Selection from the East Tennessee History Center

March 19 through June 24, 2012


MESDA Call for Papers
Deadline for submission is May 15, 2012

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Museum of East Tennessee History

Open 7 days a week, the Museum of East Tennessee History showcases the history of the region's 35 counties through the award-winning exhibition, Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee, the East Tennessee Streetscape, and regularly changing feature exhibitions.


East Tennessee Historical Society

For more than 175 years, the East Tennessee Historical Society has helped East Tennesseans hold on to their unique heritage by recording events and stories and collecting artifacts for its world-class museum collection. Educational outreach, scholarly publications, engaging lecture series, and heritage programs, such as First Families of Tennessee, are hallmarks of ETHS.


Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection

The Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection of the Knox County Public Library ranks among the top research and genealogical libraries in the Southeast. From rare manuscript collections to free access to Ancestry.com's Enhanced Library Edition, the McClung Collection is your gateway to exploring your family's and your region's history.


Knox County Archives

Uninterrupted since 1792, the Knox County Archives, a branch of the Knox County Public Library, receives, processes, and preserves the non-current, permanent records created by county government. The Knox County Archives provides information on the origins and history of the court systems, court records, genealogy, and the history of the county.



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May 17
1957: Bobby Cain graduated from Clinton High School, becoming the first African American graduate of a state-supported high school in the South.
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