Tennessee 101: Tennessee Women in the Progressive Era
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Center staff are participating in the Tennessee Historical Society’s “Tennessee 101:Tennessee Women in the Progressive Era” online lecture series this winter. Dr. Antoinette van Zelm will present on the Woman’s Relief Corps in the “Shaping Memory” session on January 18, and Dr. Carroll Van West will discuss the ladies rest room initiative in the “Shifting Perceptions” session on February 22. Register here !
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 →
