Knoxville occupies a unique place in the American South. Following the Civil War, residents felt it was one of the few racially tolerant cities in the region. Unlike most cities in the South, African Americans in Knoxville could vote, hold public office, serve as police officers, and sit on juries. Despite this, racial tensions...
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Facilities & Hours
Facilities & Hours
 Second Floor Hours
865-215-8824, eths@eastTNhistory.org |
 First Floor Hours
865-215-8830 |
 Third Floor Hours
865-215-8801 |
 Second Floor Hours
865-215-8800 |
East Tennessee History Center Calendar
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February 14, 2020 - 9:00am to February 14, 2021 - 5:00pmKnoxville in the Jim Crow EraIntroduction
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August 18, 2020 - 9:00am to November 29, 2020 - 3:00pmEast Tennessee's Role in Votes for Women
“I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And, by the way, in the new code of laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember, all men would be...
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April 22, 2021 - 8:00pmDestiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker BushProgram
Given the circumstances surrounding the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of our members, patrons and community, An Evening with Jon Meacham at the Bijou Theatre has been rescheduled to April 22, 2021. The Bijou Theatre advises they will hold tickets already purchased for this new date, but if the date does not work...
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August 21, 2021 - 10:00am to 5:00pmHave a Blast with the Past! Rescheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2021 Due to the Impact of the COVID-19 PandemicProgram
The East Tennessee Historical Society annually presents a one-of-a-kind celebration of our region's history! Participants representing the people, places, and events that shaped our past spill out of the East Tennessee History Center and fill downtown Knoxville, making history truly come alive!
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History Center
Exhibits
Programs
Classes / Workshops
Festivals
Special EventsHours of Operation
As of 7/20/20: • M-F: 8am - 3pm
865-215-8824, eths@eastTNhistory.org
As of 7/20/20: • M-F: 9am - 3pm • Sat: 10am - 3pm • Sun: 1pm - 4pm
865-215-8830
As of 7/20/20: • M-Tu: 9am - 8:30pm • W-F: 9am - 5:30pm • Sat: 9am - 5pm • Sun: 1pm - 5pm
865-215-8801
601 South Gay Street
PO Box 1629
Knoxville, TN 37901-1629
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