Another CHP Alumni Placement Success Story

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9144b6f83071f241cd21dbc8_209x209 The Center for Historic Preservation is proud to announce that our very own Jessica White will be taking a position with the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission.  White graduated from the MTSU Public History Program in May 2013.  Since that time she has worked as the Fieldwork Preservationist for the Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area.  White has been instrumental in the completion of several projects for the TCWNHA including the recent design and installation of museum exhibits at the Longstreet Headquarters Museum in Russellville, TN and Parker’s Crossroads, TN.  We are sad to see her go, but we know she will be a wonderful addition to the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission.  Best of luck Jessica!

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Drones and Historic Preservation

By CHP User • July 5, 2022
As part of his residency for the Ph.D. Program in Public History at MTSU, Robby Kurtz trained for his license in using a drone. Robby, who is one of the Center’s graduate research assistants, brought the drone to a site visit at a former stagecoach inn/post office associated with Revolutionary … Continue reading →

2022 Discover Tennessee History Conference

By CHP User • June 23, 2022
“Perspectives on Tennessee History” will be held July 15-16 at the new Tennessee State Museum and Tennessee State Library and Archives facilities. The conference will feature a Friday keynote speaker, Saturday panel discussion on the state of social studies education in our state, breakout sessions from each … Continue reading →

Tanner Rosenwald School Exhibit Panels

By CHP User • June 23, 2022
We have installed the first exhibit in partnership with the Tanner Rosenwald School in Newport, Tennessee. The story of the school is also the story of Cocke County’s African American community. Graduate research assistant Kate Hughes served as the historian for the exhibit, with assistance from Dr. … Continue reading →