Statehood Day Conversation
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For Tennessee Statehood Day, Center director Dr. Carroll Van West joined some of our friends at the Tennessee State Museum for a conversation about efforts around the state to preserve and tell the story of Tennessee’s rich and diverse history. Former student and current curator Annabeth Hayes, along with fellow curator Brigette Jones, joined Dr. West in the discussion, which is available to watch here. The conversation took place on the 225th anniversary of Tennessee becoming the sixteenth state in the Union.
As part of his residency for the Ph.D. Program in Public History at MTSU, Robby Kurtz trained for his license in using a drone. Robby, who is one of the Center’s graduate research assistants, brought the drone to a site visit at a former stagecoach inn/post office associated with Revolutionary … Continue reading →
“Perspectives on Tennessee History” will be held July 15-16 at the new Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee State Library and Archives facilities. The conference will feature a Friday keynote speaker, Saturday panel discussion on the state of social studies education in our state, breakout sessions from each … Continue reading →
We have installed the first exhibit in partnership with the Tanner Rosenwald School in Newport, Tennessee. The story of the school is also the story of Cocke County’s African American community. Graduate research assistant Kate Hughes served as the historian for the exhibit, with assistance from Dr. … Continue reading →
