Cat Steven’s is waiting for you! Come visit him Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun 12pm-5pm! #tntourism #townsendtn #greatsmokies #history #familyfun #gsmhc #smokymountains #historycomesalive #appalachian #appalachia #greatsmokymountainsheritagecenter #visit #hello #kitty #hellokitty #come #say #hi #comesayhi #cat #Stevens #catstevens
Here is the inside of the beautiful Wilder's Chapel in our historic village! In the video, you can hear an African American spiritual which constitutes one of the largest and most significant forms of American folksong. It is known that Harriet Tubman would sing Go Down Moses to help enslaved African Americans escape.
Now let's share some history of Martin Luther King Jr. in Knoxville!
Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. gave a commencement speech in 1960 at Knoxville College? In his address, he gave a powerful statement on the future of segregation, “We’re on the threshold of the most constructive period in history with regard to race relations. I’m convinced that segregation is on its death bed and the only thing uncertain is the day it will be buried.” He added a warning. “The temptation, for those of us who have been trampled on, is to enter the new age with hate and revenge in mind. If we do that, the new order will be nothing more than a duplication of the old.” The following year, in 1961, the school King trained at as a civil rights demonstrator moved to Knoxville, TN!
- Source: Knoxville History Project (https://knoxvillehistoryproject.org/2016/01/16/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-in-knoxville/)
What have you taken away from the history shared today?
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Get a sneak peek at our collections room, from our curator, Trevor Lanier, as he shares about our upcoming events for 2025! #townsendtn #museum #2025 #2025Events #Tennessee
Happy New Years everyone! We will be closed tomorrow in celebration of New Years! We hope you and yours have a fun and safe holiday ringing in the New Year!
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🎄Merry Christmas!🎄 From our families to yours we hope you have a very Merry Christmas! #merrychristmas #merrychristmas2024 #MerryChristmasEveryone #townsendtn #Tennessee #TennesseeChristmas #fromourfamilytoyours
Thank you to everyone who supported us during our Giving Tuesday campaign! On behalf of everyone here at the Heritage Center please take a moment to hear from our Board President, Melody Silverberg! #history #townsendtn #museum #givingtuesday #grateful
Today is the day! It’s Giving Tuesday! Take a moment to hear from our Curator, Trevor Lanier, on why it’s important to support local history. Would you please consider giving to the Heritage Center? To donate please follow the link below! https://gsmheritagecenter.org/event/giving-tuesday-2024/ #appalachia #history #townsendtn #museum #smokymountains #giving #givingtuesday #givingtuesdaynow #donate #dosomethinggood
Giving Tuesday starts tomorrow! Take a moment to hear from one of our Board Members, Jenny Boyd, on why it’s important to support local history. Would you please consider giving to the Heritage Center? To donate please follow the link below!https://gsmheritagecenter.org/event/giving-tuesday-2024/ #appalachia #history #townsendtn #museum #smokymountains #giving #givingtuesday #givingtuesdaynow #donate #dosomethinggood
We’re obsessed with all of these amazing Christmas gifts! Make sure to stop by today for Shop Small Saturday or anytime before Christmas to pick up your Christmas gifts! #shopsmallsaturday #Christmas #townsendtn #holidayshopping #HolidayShoppingMadeEasy
That’s a wrap! Let’s recap our Holiday Handcrafters Festival!#townsendtn #holiday #holidayshopping #appalachia
Thank you to the brave men and women who have served our country! Your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. Today and everyday we celebrate you.
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Would you consider sponsoring The Heritage Center? Like all non-profits, fulfilling our mission depends on generous supporters like you! As a sponsor, you join other local and national businesses who are partners in preserving our museum, cultural programming, historic buildings, and artifacts. You help us interpret and communicate their importance to the development of the mountain culture unique to East Tennessee while working to educate regional, national, and international visitors about the lives, stories, and legacy of those who lived it!
Help us do the work we do daily to preserve the history and heritage of East Tennessee. Your donations provide educational opportunities for visitors, families and students of all ages and support the presentation of events and concerts that celebrate both the current and historical culture of the region.
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