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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., March 20, 2020 – As the COVID-19 Pandemic environment continues to evolve the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) reports today that the staff will begin working remotely from home effective Monday, March 23, 2020, until further notice as their building has been closed to protect both the public and employees.  

The East Tennessee History Center is a Knox County owned building that houses the ETHS offices and Museum of East Tennessee History, The McClung Collection, Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, and Knox County Archive, all of which are now closed as of 3/20/20.  

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EAST TENNESSEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS!

The East Tennessee Historical Society is one of more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense.  See the attached press release or our website for complete details.

The East Tennessee Historical Society is a widely recognized, regionally based organization with a mission to preserve, promote, and interpret the history of a 35-county region. This mission is accomplished through a lecture series, teacher and student education, family heritage and genealogy programs, an annual history fair, tours, outreach, and a museum featuring an 8,000 sq. ft. signature exhibition and a changing exhibits gallery.

Of the $700,000 annual operating budget, approximately 80% is raised through membership, development, and sponsorships.  Development assets include a strong annual giving program, a membership/donor...