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

  • honoring Patricia Robledo
    May 5, 2024 - 10:30am to 2:00pm

    Put on your jazziest attire and help us honor Patricia Robledo for the Spirit of East Tennessee Award at the second annual Biscuits & Bubbly.

    Patricia Robledo is Knox County School’s first Latino community outreach specialist, a role in which she is working to increase engagement and improve communication with Spanish-speaking...

Previous Events

  • January 3, 2024 - 1:00pm to 6:00pm

    The East Tennessee History Center is launching a new accessibility program that aids individuals with visual impairments in touring the Museum of East Tennessee History and navigating the various floors of the History Center.

    The impetus for this new project was Girl Scout Mia Warren, who brought her Gold Award project to East Tennessee...

  • Holiday Party
    December 18, 2023 - 10:30am

    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.

    Where

    Museum of East Tennessee History,...
  • December 6, 2023 - 12:00pm

    Join us for Jack H. McCall, Jr.'s reflection on his new book, Pogiebait's War, which explores the World War II experiences of his father, Jack “Pogiebait" McCall of Franklin, Tennessee, and what life was like for the average World War II Marine. Extensively researched, "Pogiebait's War " provides an eye-opening account...

  • Clothing
    December 4, 2023 - 10:30am

    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.

    Where

    Museum of East Tennessee History,...
  • Cherokee Beads
    November 20, 2023 - 10:30am

    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.

    Where

    Museum of East Tennessee History,...