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Researching the History of Your House
Discovering your house history offers understanding and a connection between the past and present. The history of your house is not only the story of the…
Little History Lessons: Old-Time Music
It’s never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and…
Little History Lessons: Conversation with a Curator
It’s never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and…
Haunted by Memory: Ghosts Stories of the American Civil War
Join historian Amy Laurel Fluker for a fascinating conversation about Haunted by Memory: Ghost Stories of the American Civil War, her new book co-edited with…
The History Parlor
Step into The History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members! The format is simple: read any material that…
Zenith Man: A Talk by McCracken Poston Jr.
The Friends of the Knox County Public Library, in partnership with the East Tennessee Historical Society, presents a talk by author and attorney McCracken…
Organize Your Genealogy
Make your next trip to the McClung Collection your most productive trip yet. Organized genealogy begins with organized research workflows. Learn how to create…
Little History Lessons: Broom Making
It’s never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and…
Perseverance Through Primary Sources: Teaching Washington’s World through Stories & Source Analysis
Join educators, historians, and site-based experts at the East Tennessee Historical Society and Blount Mansion to explore George Washington’s world through…
Perseverance Through Primary Sources: Teaching Washington’s World through Stories & Source Analysis
Join educators, historians, and site-based experts at the East Tennessee Historical Society and Blount Mansion to explore George Washington’s world through…
Monsters at the Museum
Enjoy Halloween-fun at Monsters at the Museum! This family friendly event features Halloween-themed children’s crafts and activities, trick-or-treating…
Little History Lessons: Railroads
It’s never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and…
Veterans Day
The Museum of East Tennessee History is closed in observation of Veterans Day.
The History Parlor
Step into The History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members! The format is simple: read any material that…
2026 Tennessee Council for History Education Annual Conference
2026 Tennessee Council for History Education Annual Conference: Raising the Standards: Teaching History for the Future will be held in Knoxville at the Sarah…
Researching Your Ancestor Through Military Records
The Calvin M. McClung Collection has so many resources to help you find information about your ancestors who served in the military. Rare books, microfilm,…
Little History Lessons: Farming
It’s never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and…
Thanksgiving Holiday
The Museum of East Tennessee History is closed in observation of Thanksgiving. .
America’s First War: The Military History of the Declaration of Independence
The 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence represents an opportunity to reconsider the United States of America’s founding…
Little History Lessons: Holiday Party
It’s never too early for some Little History Lessons. During each session, caregivers and kids will learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and…
The History Parlor
Step into The History Parlor for a conversation about history with East Tennessee History Center team members! The format is simple: read any material that…
Christmas
The Museum of East Tennessee History is closed in observation of the Christmas holiday.
New Year’s Day
The Museum of East Tennessee History is closed in observation of New Year’s Day. The Museum will resume normal operations […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Museum of East Tennessee is closed in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The museum will resume normal operating hours Tuesday.