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2011 Annual Meeting of the Membership
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Mabry-Hazen House
1649 Dandridge Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee
Melody and History:
Music from the Civil War Era
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The
East Tennessee Historical Society will begin its commemoration of the Civil War
Sesquicentennial with the ETHS Annual Meeting of the Membership to be held on
the lovely grounds of the historic Mabry-Hazen House in Knoxville, May 3.
The
Mabry-Hazen House was built in 1858 by Joseph Mabry for his wife, Sarah
Churchman Mabry. Early in the war, Mabry gave $100,000 to outfit southern
troops and later built a railroad depot to help distribute supplies. The Mabry
house and grounds quartered first Confederate, then Union troops. Nearby is
Bethel Cemetery, dating from the Civil War. A large monument memorializes the
approximately 1,600 Confederates buried there, most of whom died from disease
in camps and hospitals. A mass grave contains the bodies of a small number of
Union prisoners of war. The monument was unveiled in May 1892.
Special guest performer Conny Ottway will
entertain with haunting lyrics, rousing melodies, and a recounting of the
history of songs popular during the Civil War. Music was a favorite pastime for
both Union and Confederate soldiers, inspiring them with reminders of why they
were fighting and with memories of home, family, and sweethearts, as well as
helping to relieve the boredom of camp life and the drudgeries of marching.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Tours of Mabry-Hazen House & Bethel Cemetery
5:30 p.m. Cash Bar
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Commemorating the Civil War Sesquicentennial
Conny Ottway: “Melody and History: Songs from the Civil War Era”
Announcement of ETHS Civil War Commemoration Plans
Election of Officers
Presentation of Awards
Dinner $35
Please Reserve by April 30
By calling 865-215-8824 or sending a check to
ETHS Annual Meeting
P.O. Box 1629
Knoxville, TN 37901
In addition to Mabry-Hazen House, the Museum of East Tennessee History, Fort Dickerson, Frank H. McClung Museum invite annual meeting guests to visit during special hours of 9 am-5pm, and the Knoxville Civil War Gateway from 2-5 pm.