Lectures
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.
Allies, Intrigue, and Indomitable Women: Eighteenth-Century Cherokees at War
Join us as Casey Price discusses the nature of Cherokee-British relations during the early stages of the Seven Years War. […]
Little History Lessons: Farming
Tickets on sale March 11th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
Everyday Arts
Join the East Tennessee Historical Society as we celebrate Everyday Arts! Throughout history, people created items they needed – often […]
Transcribing Early American Handwriting
Handwritten documents often pose a problem for genealogy and local history researchers. Besides the inevitable smudges and faded spots, old […]
Understanding Tennessee Cemetery Law
Understanding Tennessee Cemetery Law will focus on details of Tennessee Code Annotated 46-4 Termination of Use of Land as Cemetery, 46-8 Family Burial […]
Little History Lessons: Tennessee Trees
Tickets on sale March 25th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
The Thompson Streetcar Track Installation Photographs
From 1904-1907, tracks were installed throughout Knoxville in preparation for streetcar service. Renowned local photographer Jim Thompson documented this work, […]
Don’t Let Me Cross Over: Keepin’ It Country with Carl Butler and Pearl
The life and times of country music stars Carl and Pearl Butler is told using their own personal archive, including […]
Biscuits & Bubbly
Put on your jazziest attire and help us honor Patricia Robledo with the Spirit of East Tennessee Award at the […]
Little History Lessons: Archaeology
Tickets on sale April 15th! It's never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids […]
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 […]
2023 Awards of Excellence Program
The East Tennessee Historical Society’s Awards of Excellence program annually recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and […]