The East Tennessee Historical Society & Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law with presenting sponsors KaTom Restaurant Supply, Ihop, & The Honorable Bill and Chrissy Haslam invite you to attend A Historic Evening with Jon Meacham
Destiny and Power: The American...Special Events
Fundraising events and other special programs are occasionally planned throughout the year.
Upcoming Special Events
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Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker BushApril 22, 2022 - 8:00pm
Previous Special Events
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Where History Comes to Life!March 25, 2021 - 7:00pmJoin the East Tennessee Historical Society virtually to Honor Recently Retired Executive Director, Cherel Boling Henderson and celebrate the Museum of East Tennessee History...
Explore stories behind select artifacts on display in the Museum!
Enjoy a sneak peak of the Museum's new interactive children’s gallery History Headquarters that...
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@ East Tennessee History CenterNovember 11, 2020 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
The East Tennessee Historical Society invites all veterans, active duty military, and their families to visit the Museum of East Tennessee History as our guests on Wednesday, November 11, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., prior to and following the downtown Knoxville Veterans Day Parade. “Tennesseans have a proud tradition of stepping to the fore in...
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November 10, 2020 - 6:30pm
The 2020 East Tennessean of the Year - Honoree to be Announced Soon
November 10, 2020
Half Past Six in the Event
Cherokee Country Club
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Presented by the Knox County Public LibraryAugust 18, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
August 18 marks the 100th anniversary of Tennessee's ratification of the 19th amendment. Test your knowledge on this landmark occasion with our online trivia challenge: Know It Knox, co-hosted by East Tennessee Historical Society.
The inaugural live, interactive event is free and will take place on Tuesday,...
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Zoom Through History with ETHSJune 18, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Our next “virtual visit” takes us to Historic Rugby, an 1880s Victorian village located on the Cumberland Plateau, where we’ll tour the 1882 Hughes Public Library. Join Jordan Hughett, development associate at Historic Rugby as we tour the most complete Victorian library in the United States!
Rugby was founded in 1880 by best-selling...
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"Zoom" through history with ETHS!June 4, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
ETHS is Zooming over to what some have called the “finest home in Tennessee”—Historic Ramsey House! Join Executive Director Kelley Weatherly-Sinclair as she tours the 1797 home and shares insights into the Ramsey family!
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"Zoom" Through History With ETHSMay 21, 2020 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
"Zoom" through history with ETHS, joining Rene Rodgers as she explores the story of the early commercial country music recordings at the 1927 Bristol Sessions-and get a sneak peek at a few related items from the Birthplace of Country Music Museum's vault! The program will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, via Zoom, or streamed live... -
@ Cherokee Country ClubNovember 14, 2019 - 6:30pm
The East Tennessee Historical Society Board of Directors is pleased to honor Phillip Edward Fulmer, Senior, Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics at the University of Tennessee, as the 2019 East Tennessean of the Year.
2019 East Tennessean of the Year Celebration Dinner Phillip Edward Fulmer, Senior...
