East Tennessee History Center
| Museum of East Tennessee History | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1834 |
| Location | 601 South Gay Street Knoxville, Tennessee 37901 |
| Type | History museum |
| Public transit access | KAT Bus Lines 13, 14, 20, 21, 23, 31 |
The headquarters of the East Tennessee Historical Society are located in the East Tennessee History Center, in the Old Customs House building in downtown Knoxville, which is owned by Knox County. This building, which is depicted in the ETHS logo, is home to the Historical Society's Museum of East Tennessee History, which depicts cultural and historical exhibits from around the region. Displays include items owned by early Tennesseans such as Davy Crockett and John Sevier, memorabilia from events such as the Appalachian expositions of 1910 and 1911, artifacts from the Battle of Fort Sanders, a complete trolley car, a drugstore display, and early country music instruments and memorabilia.
The History Center also contains the Knox County Archives and the Calvin M. McClung Collection of the Knox County Public Libraries. The McClung Collection is one of the preeminent genealogical research facilities in the Southeastern United States. Free lectures and courses designed to encourage individuals to research their family histories as well as educate them in the proper way to conduct such research are given on a regular basis.
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