History Happy Hour – 2025
Occurring on the third Thursday of every month from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. through November, our History Happy Hour series is an exciting opportunity to bring in talented speakers for free to the public. This event is hosted at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum at 116 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN behind the main building in the Board Room Annex, unless otherwise indicated. Check out our Facebook for more news and information: Heritage Alliance Facebook
April 17: Dr. Warren Dockter – President and CEO of the East Tennessee Historical Society – “Intelligence and the Battle of Kings Mountain”
May 15: David Oaks of Kingsport – Force in the Mountains
June 19: Juneteenth Speaker – at Embree Farm!
July 17: Dr. Graham Perry – Middle Tennessee State University – Cemetery Preservation
August 21: Marshall Adesman – The Exchange Place, A Living History Farm
September 18: Dr. Katie Hoffman – Create Appalachia – “Birds and Ballads”
October 16: Dr. Rene Rodgers – Birthplace of Country Music – “Country Music and Comedy”
November 20: Dr. Brian Maxson – East Tennessee State University – “European History through Appalachian Eyes”
Important Info:
When: Third Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum, Board Room Annex (behind main building) – 116 West Main Street, Jonesborough, TN
