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.
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 […]
Applying to Tennessee Ancestors
Membership in Tennessee Ancestors is tied to proof of descent from an ancestor who was in what is now Tennessee […]
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 […]
Little History Lessons: Juneteenth
Tickets on sale May 27th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
From the Grassroots Roundtable: Preserving Places and Stories in the East Tennessee Black Community
Please join our esteemed panelists as they consider their contributions to the preservation of spaces and stories in their home […]