New Farm Women Exhibit at the Heritage Center
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The Heritage Center of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County has opened a new exhibit about farm women. The exhibit was made possible through the generosity of Mr. Lloyd Lewis, who donated the butter-making tools and implements in memory of his wife, Bonnie Lewis. Bonnie, an avid local collector and antique dealer, created the collection, which helps us better understand and appreciate the hard work of farm women and families through time. The Heritage Center is open Tuesday-Friday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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 →
