Planning for America’s 250th Anniversary
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Center Director and Tennessee State Historian Dr. Carroll Van West has been on the road meeting with communities across the state about celebrating the forthcoming 250 th anniversary of the American Revolution. From Kingsport to Memphis, residents chimed in on what they think is important about their localities in the celebration of the birth of our nation. The meetings were part of an ongoing effort by the Tennessee Commission for the Sesquicentennial of the United States to plan how best to celebrate our nation’s birthday and Revolutionary heritage with Tennessee’s unique resources.
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 →
