ETHS Media Releases
East Tennessee Historical Society Exhibit on 19th-Century Furniture from the Permanent Collection Now Open
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 16, 2007) Now through May 27 Hewn and Hammered: Nineteenth-Century Furniture from the Permanent Collection exhibit will be presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS). Approximately 20 representative pieces of furniture from the ETHS collection are featured in this unique exhibit. The focus is on production methods and materials, the life and trade of the furniture maker, and the furniture’s final form and corresponding function. The exhibit celebrates the beauty of form and excellence of craftsmanship inherent in these remarkable pieces. Read more....
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 16, 2007) Now through May 27 Hewn and Hammered: Nineteenth-Century Furniture from the Permanent Collection exhibit will be presented by the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS). Approximately 20 representative pieces of furniture from the ETHS collection are featured in this unique exhibit. The focus is on production methods and materials, the life and trade of the furniture maker, and the furniture’s final form and corresponding function. The exhibit celebrates the beauty of form and excellence of craftsmanship inherent in these remarkable pieces. Read more....
Ninth Annual Teachers History Institute – Invitation to Tennessee Teachers
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 21, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites candidates to apply for its ninth annual Teachers History Institute, June 4-8, 2007. To be eligible, teachers must be teaching social studies in either public or private schools in Tennessee. Read more....
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 21, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites candidates to apply for its ninth annual Teachers History Institute, June 4-8, 2007. To be eligible, teachers must be teaching social studies in either public or private schools in Tennessee. Read more....
David McCullough to Visit East Tennessee Historical Society
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 27, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) announces that eminent historian and Pulitzer-Prize winning author David McCullough will be in Knoxville May 3 for an evening lecture at the Historic Bijou Theatre and an afternoon book signing at the East Tennessee History Center Read more....
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 27, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) announces that eminent historian and Pulitzer-Prize winning author David McCullough will be in Knoxville May 3 for an evening lecture at the Historic Bijou Theatre and an afternoon book signing at the East Tennessee History Center Read more....
History Award Nominations Sought
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 30, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) is seeking nominations from across East Tennessee for awards of excellence in the field of history. Each year, the society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of the region’s history. Read more....
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 30, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) is seeking nominations from across East Tennessee for awards of excellence in the field of history. Each year, the society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of the region’s history. Read more....