The East Tennessee Historical Society & Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law with presenting sponsors KaTom Restaurant Supply, Ihop, & The Honorable Bill and Chrissy Haslam invite you to attend A Historic Evening with Jon Meacham
Destiny and Power: The American...Events & Programs
East Tennessee Historical Society Programs
As the public programming arm of the East Tennessee History Center, the East Tennessee Historical Society presents a variety of programs on historical topics featuring diverse subjects, speakers, and formats. These include a Brown Bag and quarterly lecture series, conferences, tours, “A Tennessee Conversation” series with special speakers, a history fair, and teacher and student programs.
Upcoming Events
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Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker BushApril 22, 2022 - 8:00pm -
Have a Blast with the Past! Hopefully back in 2022!August 20, 2022 - 10:00amThe East Tennessee Historical Society annually presents a one-of-a-kind celebration of our region's history! Participants representing the people, places, and events that shaped our past spill out of the East Tennessee History Center and fill downtown Knoxville, making history truly come alive!
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Previous Events
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Public Information MeetingDecember 6, 2021 - 12:00pm to December 7, 2021 - 12:45pm
The Tennessee Commission for the Semiquicentennial of the United States invites you to join a public information meeting held in Knoxville, Tennessee.
December 6, noon: Knoxville, East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay Street
We want to discuss the ideas and plans that Tennesseans have to commemorate, educate,...
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December 1, 2021 - 12:00pm to December 2, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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Register on Eventbrite for this event streamed on ZoomOr visit the ETHS Facebook page at the start of...
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November 18, 2021 - 7:00pm to November 19, 2021 - 6:45pm
One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. The event was recently depicted in the Steven Spielberg movie Bridge of Spies. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, all of...
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hosted by the East Tennessee Historical SocietyNovember 11, 2021 - 6:30pm
This award periodically honors an East Tennessee history maker who is an ambassador for the region and represents integrity, dignity, leadership, and the volunteer spirit. It's given to an East Tennessean with either a recent accomplishment or a compilation of accomplishments in fields such as history, politics, entertainment, education,...
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A Pictorial History of the Names on the Wall, Their Service, and Their SacrificeNovember 9, 2021 - 12:00pm to November 10, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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Register on Eventbrite for this event streamed on ZoomOr visit the ETHS Facebook page at the start of...
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