Between 2006 and 2009, an international team of historians, archaeologists, and geographers traveled to France to rediscover and document where Fentress County-native Sergeant Alvin C. York made his heroic stand. In the Footsteps of Sergeant York, a traveling exhibition from the Museum of the American Military Experience, showcases...
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Facilities & Hours
Facilities & Hours
 Second Floor Hours
865-215-8824, eths@eastTNhistory.org |
 First Floor Hours
865-215-8830 |
 Third Floor Hours
865-215-8801 |
 Second Floor Hours
865-215-8800 |
Regional Calendar
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January 20, 2018 - 9:00am to July 8, 2018 - 5:00pmA Travelling Exhibition from the Museum of the American Military Experience
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April 21, 2018 - 9:00am to 12:00pm@ East Tennessee History CenterProgram
The American Revolution created the United States of America. Tennessee’s rich history is linked to the very founding of our nation. Access to frontier lands and control over Appalachian territories were key factors that caused the Revolution. The Battle of Kings Mountain involved prominent frontier settlers such as John Sevier. The peace...
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April 21, 2018 - 10:00am to 3:00pmMuseum of AppalachiaSpecial-Event
The Museum welcomes the warmth of spring by trimming the winter’s heavy growth of wool from their flock of sheep. Students and families are invited to join the Museum in celebration of this pioneer tradition.
For the first time ever, we’re offering this event on three different days, including on a Saturday. Sheep Shearing Days will be... -
Repeats every week every Monday 3 times .April 23, 2018 - 5:30pm to 8:30pmA Three-Week Pilot Program That Provides the Tools to Pursue a Personally Meaningful History ProjectClass-Workshop
Calling all history lovers! The East Tennessee Historical Society, in collaboration with the American Association for State and Local History and Humanities Tennessee, invites you to participate in a new pilot program called Master Local Historians. If you enjoy learning, thinking, discussing, reading, and writing about...
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April 23, 2018 - 7:00pmBlount County Public LibraryProgram
"Southern Appalachian Studies Series: The Face of Coal," presented by Joe Martin. Joe Martin grew up in the coal fields of West Virginia and worked in the coal industry for many years and will bring his unique perspective on coal mining, an industry that has changed the face of Southern Appalachia. This program will be in the Sharon Lawson Room...
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April 27, 2018 - 6:00pm to 7:15pmThe Keynote Address of the Southern Forum for Agricultural, Rural, and Enviornmental HistoryProgram
The public is invited to attend the keynote address of the Southern Forum for Agricultural, Rural, and Environmental History on Friday April 27, from 5-6:15 p.m. at the East Tennessee History Center. This special lecture portion of the conference will be open to the general public.
Old stereotypes of Appalachia portray the mountains as a...
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Exhibits
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Special EventsHours of Operation
M-F: 9am - 4pm • Sat: 10am - 4pm • Sun: 1pm - 5pm • Closed Apr. 1
865-215-8830
M-Tu: 9am - 8:30 pm • W-F: 9am - 5:30 pm • Sat: 9am - 5pm • Sun: 1pm - 5pm • Closed Mar. 30 • Closed Apr. 1
865-215-8801
601 South Gay Street
PO Box 1629
Knoxville, TN 37901-1629
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