Lectures

Love history and want to learn more? Explore a variety of historical topics as authors, scholars, and local historians present the latest research and books, as well as new looks at old subjects. Lectures are open to the public and are free of charge unless otherwise stated.

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Everyday Arts

Join the East Tennessee Historical Society as we celebrate Everyday Arts! Throughout history, people created items they needed – often […]

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Transcribing Early American Handwriting

Handwritten documents often pose a problem for genealogy and local history researchers. Besides the inevitable smudges and faded spots, old […]

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Understanding Tennessee Cemetery Law

Understanding Tennessee Cemetery Law will focus on details of Tennessee Code Annotated 46-4 Termination of Use of Land as Cemetery, 46-8 Family Burial […]

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Biscuits & Bubbly

Put on your jazziest attire and help us honor Patricia Robledo with the Spirit of East Tennessee Award at the […]

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2023 Awards of Excellence Program

The East Tennessee Historical Society’s Awards of Excellence program annually recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and […]