Programs & Events
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.
Screening: Marie (1985)
Sissy Spacek stars as whistle-blower Marie Ragghianti in this dramatized story of the federal investigation of the pardon and parole […]
Biscuits & Bubbly
Put on your jazziest attire and help us honor Patricia Robledo with the Spirit of East Tennessee Award at the […]
Little History Lessons: Archaeology
Tickets on sale April 15th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
2024 Annual Meeting of the Membership
The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) Board of Directors invites you to the ETHS Annual Meeting of the Membership on […]
Sam Venable & Charlie Daniel: “Naked Dining Is Not on My Menu and Other Whimsy”
Join humorist Sam Venable and cartoonist Charlie Daniels, Knoxville News Sentinel legends, as they spin yarns from their latest collaboration Naked Dining Is Not on My Menu […]
The Biggs Machine: Politics in Polk County, Tennessee
For almost two decades, Polk County Sheriff Burch E. Biggs reigned supreme in Tennessee's southeasternmost county. His political machine was […]
2024 Awards of Excellence Program
Join us for the 2024 Awards of Excellence program as we celebrate achievements and projects from the East Tennessee history community. A […]
Little History Lessons: State Symbols
Tickets on sale April 29th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
Caring for Family Heirlooms
At times, genealogical research reveals more than names and dates; it may also uncover family photographs, letters, Bibles, or other […]
Preserving Appalachian Culture: Recovery and Remediation of Appalshop’s Legacy Media Content
Founded in 1969 as the Appalachian Film Workshop, Appalshop has grown to become a media, arts, and education center located […]
Little History Lessons: Soda
Tickets on sale May 13th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
Downtown Home Tour
The Downtown Home Tour offers a unique opportunity to see what urban living has to offer and go inside private residences […]
