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Stay in touch with the East Tennessee Historical Society.
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.
It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts. Each session, we will introduce a new topic using themes and objects in our signature exhibition.
WhereMuseum of East Tennessee History, 601 S....
The East Tennessee Historical Society’s Awards of Excellence program annually recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of the region’s history. Eligible projects include exhibits, lectures, conferences, publications, print and broadcast media,...
The popular downtown home tour—a 30-year tradition started by the non-profit group City People—will now be hosted by the East Tennessee Historical Society.
The Downtown Home Tour offers a unique opportunity to see what urban living has to offer and go inside private residences that showcase the variety of homes that exist in downtown...
Are you interested in exploring your family history but not sure where to begin? This session provides participants an overview of how to conduct genealogical research, including helpful charts and forms, free internet research sites, genealogy software, and other beneficial tips.
Pre-registration is required: https://www....
Participants will be introduced to the following subjects: cells/chromosomes/DNA, types of DNA studies (Y, mito, auto), DNA strings, string inheritance, five-generation possibility, autosomal descent, matching probabilities, time arenas, ethnic origins, limitations.
Pre-registration is required: https://www.knoxcountylibrary.org/.../...
It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts. Each session, we will introduce a new topic using themes and objects in our signature exhibition.
WhereMuseum of East Tennessee History, 601 S....
In 2018, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSMNP) started The African American Experiences in the Smokies (AAES) project which focuses on the overlooked history of African Americans in the Smokies and Southern Appalachia. Antoine Fletcher will discuss the broad goals of the project, as well as the specific focuses currently. In the 1800s,...
It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts. Each session, we will introduce a new topic using themes and objects in our signature exhibition.
WhereMuseum of East Tennessee History, 601 S....
The Night Marauder is the true crime account of a serial killer who preyed on women in and around Knoxville, TN, between 1919 and 1926. Learn more about the case from Dr. Locklin-Sofer who has been researching, with the help of her Maryville College students, the case which was never solved though several men were tried as suspects....
Participants will enjoy exploring various Tennessee maps¬, not only where they can be found¬–books, in print, and online–but what information they can offer for genealogical and historical research. Emphasis will be placed on maps housed in the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection, as well as other Tennessee repositories.
Pre-...
It’s no secret that several big Hollywood productions were shot here in Knoxville and the surrounding region. Locals often turned up to shooting locations with their own cameras, capturing cast and crew at work in photos and home movies. Using exclusive McClung Collection and TAMIS materials, this program takes a look behind the scenes of films...
It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts. Each session, we will introduce a new topic using themes and objects in our signature exhibition.
WhereMuseum of East Tennessee History, 601 S....
While Knoxville has a rich tradition of success on the gridiron, its history of championship titles on the baseball field stretches back to the end of the American Civil War. Dr. Hardy will speak about the first “base ball” (two words in the 19th century) clubs to organize in Knoxville. He will highlight a number of the original baseballists...
601 South Gay Street
PO Box 1629
Knoxville, TN 37901-1629
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