In 2018, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSMNP) started The African American Experiences in the Smokies (AAES) project which focuses on the overlooked history of African Americans in the Smokies and Southern Appalachia. Antoine Fletcher will discuss the broad goals of the project, as well as the specific focuses currently. In the 1800s,...
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.
Upcoming Lectures
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June 28, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Previous Lectures
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Brown Bag 2022 Lecture Series with Andy PeckOctober 20, 2022 - 7:00am to 8:00am
In Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.) Register on Eventbrite.Online Reservations
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Highlights from the Museum of East Tennessee History’s Quilt Collection with speaker Merikay WaldvogelOctober 18, 2022 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Come see spectacular quilts and coverlets from the East Tennessee Historical Society’s collection. Merikay Waldvogel will share why these particular quilts are so special. If you're new to collecting quilts and other textiles, you'll learn what to look for in regional quilts and how to care for them. Everyone is welcome. Knoxville's quilt...
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An Evening Lecture with Scott WilliamsOctober 14, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
In Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.) Register on Eventbrite.Online Reservations
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Brown Bag 2022 Lecture Series with Tyler L. BoydSeptember 21, 2022 - 7:00am to 8:00am
In Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.) Register on Eventbrite.Online Reservations
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Brown Bag 2022 Lecture Series with Joe Emert, Marilyn Childress, and Sheila EvansSeptember 7, 2022 - 7:00am to 8:00am
In Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.) Register on Eventbrite.Online Reservations
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A Celebration of the East Tennessee History CenterAugust 20, 2022 - 5:00am to 11:00am
Visit the East Tennessee History Center from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2022, for the inaugural History Hootenanny! The event features the best of the East Tennessee History Center, including live music and fun activities in the Museum of East Tennessee History, genealogy workshops, a used local history book sale, book signings...
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Brown Bag 2022 Lecture Series with William Isom IIAugust 8, 2022 - 7:00am to 8:00am
In Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.) Register on Eventbrite.Online Reservations
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An Evening Lecture with Bo RobertsJuly 28, 2022 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
In Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.) Register on Eventbrite.Online Reservations
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