Drones and Historic Preservation
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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 War veteran Daniel Williams in Dickson County. The drone will be a great benefit to the Center and the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.
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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 →
The Spring 2022 issue of MTSU Research magazine featured the university’s research centers, including the Center for Historic Preservation. Thanks to University Publications, the story is now available electronically in a variety of formats, including on the MTSUNews.com Web site, in a flipbook version … Continue reading →
