KNOXVILLE 37902

East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

The East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum is located at 601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, at the forefront of one of the most dynamic downtown areas in the country. One hundred years ago, Knoxville was a small village. Today, the city has grown to become East Tennessee’s largest city with a population over 300,000. The East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum is located near many other historic sites that have brought people to this area since its settlement beginning in 1819. These historic sites make up an area known as Historic Bluff City which is named for its prominent bluffs along the riverfront and its closeness to both North Creek and Panther Creek. The East Tennessee region has long been a gateway for people migrating from other parts of the country seeking opportunity. Many Knoxvillians are descendants of those who migrated to this area from other areas of rural Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Alabama, Missouri and Illinois. However, there was once another migration away from this area that occurred in 1819 when a group of settlers left here to go west across the Mississippi River. For more information about this earlier east-to-west migration into this area see: “Migration into Middle Tennessee: The Great Backcountry Migration”

History of the East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

The East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum traces the history of the region from prehistoric times to the present day. The Society’s collection also includes a large number of works of art, books and other objects created in East Tennessee or by East Tennesseans. The Society operates the Historical Society Museum and the Center for Historic Preservation in Knoxville. The Museum is an excellent source for teaching and research of East Tennessee’s history. The Center for Historic Preservation is a research repository that houses the Society’s archival collections. The Center also provides consulting and training services to preservationists and others interested in the history of their communities. The Society is also a resource for primary and secondary school history programs, providing them with materials, and offering programs and activities for children, teachers and community members. All of the Society’s materials can be searched online at www.etnmuseum.org.

Collecting Objectives for the East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

– To collect, preserve and exhibit all forms of material evidences, official records, artifacts and properties relating to the history of East Tennessee. From prehistoric times to the present day. – To collect and preserve the records and official documents of East Tennessee government and community organization.

Educational Programs at the East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

The Society’s educational programs are designed to introduce people of all ages to the rich history of East Tennessee and its people. These programs are offered free of charge to schools, libraries, youth groups and other groups. The Society also works closely with East Tennessee’s colleges, universities and heritage-based institutions providing educational programs for their students, staff and the general public. The programs are designed to meet the needs of different age groups. Younger children can be educated about early East Tennessee through interactive programs and hands-on experiences with artifacts. Older children can be introduced to the rich history of their region through creative presentations and historical research projects. Adults can be educated about their region’s history through lectures, workshops and guided tours. In addition, the Society offers extensive genealogy services and publishes a genealogical newsletter, “The Tennessee Chronicle,” which is widely subscribed to by East Tennessee’s genealogists.

Staff of the East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

The Society is governed by a Board of Directors who are responsible for making policy decisions regarding the Society’s operations. The Board meets quarterly and makes these decisions with assistance of an Executive Director who manages day-to-day operations of the Society. The Society’s Executive Director is responsible for the financial management, grant-seeking and grant-awarding of funds, hiring of staff and development of policy. The Society’s Executive Director is Mary Jo Cioffi. The staff of the East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum includes a Director of History and Research, a Director of Education, a Curator, a Program Manager, a Secretary, a Program Volunteer Coordinator, a Genealogist, a Volunteer Coordinator and a Data Manager.

Conclusion

Tennessee is the second-oldest state in the United States of America, after Virginia. It was first explored and settled by its native people, the Cherokee, in the early 18th century. It then became the home of the first English settlers in the Southern colonies. The majority of these early settlers came from the lowlands of Scotland and Ireland. They were known as Scotch-Irish. These early settlers began to create new communities in the Appalachian mountains and to live in harmony with the native people. By the mid-18th century, plantations and communities sprawled throughout the region. The majority of these settlers were descendants of the Scots-Irish. The Scots-Irish were the original settlers of Tennessee and were known as the “backcountry” because they were the first to settle in the mountainous areas away from the main transportation routes.

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