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East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum, Knoxville

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About East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum houses award-winning exhibitions like Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee, where visitors encounter original artifacts alongside first-person accounts of regional life. The Museum of East Tennessee History, located at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville, presents changing exhibits throughout the year exploring unique aspects of East Tennessee's past. Visitors can attend Brown Bag Lectures on topics ranging from Civil War ghost stories to genealogy workshops, or participate in Little History Lessons covering subjects like broom making. The museum operates seven days a week and serves audiences across 35 counties through 45 affiliate chapters. Active-duty military personnel and their families receive free admission through the Blue Star Museums program. Families participating in SNAP, WIC, or TANF programs qualify for admission at two dollars per person for up to four people. More information is available at easttnhistory.org.

Tickets, prices & hours

SNAP, WIC or TANF participants
$2

Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sun 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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What’s on at East Tennessee Historical Society and Museum

3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Nov 2 · 10:30 amEvent

Little History Lessons: Railroads

Caregivers and children ages 2–5 learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts at the East Tennessee History Center, exploring railroads as the session topic.

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“Dates: November 2, 2026 at 10:30 am”

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Nov 16 · 10:30 amEvent

Little History Lessons: Farming

Caregivers and children ages 2–5 learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts at the East Tennessee History Center, exploring farming as the session topic.

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“Dates: November 16, 2026 at 10:30 am”

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Dec 7 · 10:30 amEvent

Little History Lessons: Holiday Party

Caregivers and children ages 2–5 learn about history through stories, games, crafts, and examining artifacts at the East Tennessee History Center, celebrating with a holiday-themed session.

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“Dates: December 7, 2026 at 10:30 am”

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The 2 savings

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Discounted admission for SNAP, WIC, or TANF participants

$2

“For families who participate in SNAP, WIC or TANF we provide an admission fee of $2 per person (for up to four people).”

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Free Admission for Active-Duty Military

Free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through the Blue Star Museums program.

Free

“offering free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve”

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