The East Tennessee Historical Society & Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law with presenting sponsors KaTom Restaurant Supply, Ihop, & The Honorable Bill and Chrissy Haslam invite you to attend A Historic Evening with Jon Meacham
Destiny and Power: The American...Lectures
Love history and want to learn more? Explore a variety of historical topics as authors, scholars, and local historians present the latest research and books, as well as new looks at old subjects. Lectures are open to the public and are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
Upcoming Lectures
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Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker BushApril 22, 2022 - 8:00pm
Previous Lectures
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December 1, 2021 - 12:00pm to December 2, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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November 18, 2021 - 7:00pm to November 19, 2021 - 6:45pm
One of the most talked-about events of the Cold War was the downing of the American U-2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. The event was recently depicted in the Steven Spielberg movie Bridge of Spies. Powers was captured by the KGB, subjected to a televised show trial, and imprisoned, all of...
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A Pictorial History of the Names on the Wall, Their Service, and Their SacrificeNovember 9, 2021 - 12:00pm to November 10, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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October 19, 2021 - 7:00pm to October 20, 2021 - 6:45pm
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
No pre-registration is required, seating is limited.This talk, based on Dr. Liulevicius's new book, examines pardon petitions from former Confederates in Tennessee to produce a comprehensive analysis of the process of...
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October 13, 2021 - 12:00pm to October 14, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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September 22, 2021 - 12:00pm to September 23, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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From the Handwritten Words to the Acorn PressAugust 18, 2021 - 12:00pm to August 19, 2021 - 11:45am
In-Person Location and Reservations
East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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August 10, 2021 - 7:00pm to August 11, 2021 - 6:45pm
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East Tennessee History Center, 601 South Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 (Seating is limited.)
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