Spring 2015 Common Bond Newsletter
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Stay up to date with our Spring 2015 Common Bond
newsletter. This issue explores the latest initiatives of the American Democracy Project, looks at the ongoing partnership between our Teaching with Primary Sources–MTSU program and Tennessee History Day, and surveys the progress of our Trail of Tears project. We look forward to your feedback. Each quarter, we feature three different CHP programs and projects, reflecting the themes of “Scholars, Partners, and Leaders.” Let us know what you would like to learn about in our newsletter!
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 →
“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 →
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 →
