True and Chilling Tales Tours
Come and learn some truly chilling history in Jonesborough this October. Have you ever wondered what happened to horse thieves in the late 1700s, or wanted to know why Andrew […]
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History Happy Hour Talks Thomas Edison on September 15th at 6:30pm
This month’s History Happy Hour features retired history teacher Leonard Pipitone and his collection and knowledge all about inventor extraordinaire Thomas Edison! Mr. Pipitone’s presentation is entitled “Thomas Alva Edison […]
Heritage Alliance Trivia Night Gets Spooky This October with the McKinney Center
The Scare-itage Alliance is teaming up with the McSpooky Center to put a haunting spin on History Trivia Night. Join us on October 1st for a frighteningly fun Halloween Trivia […]
FULL: Homeschool Day at Oak Hill School on Sept 19th and 20th
THESE DATES ARE FULL. We are happy to add you to a waiting list. Registration form HERE. The Heritage Alliance is excited to offer a homeschool day at […]
A Spot on the Hill Shares New Stories in the Old Jonesborough Cemetery in October
A Spot on the Hill, the original, research-based play returns this October to the Old Jonesborough Cemetery. Now celebrating its eighth season, this edition features new characters. New stories include […]
Ninth Annual Constitution Week Bell Ringing at Oak Hill School on September 11th
On Sunday, September 11th, the State of Franklin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), are hosting their Ninth Annual Bell Ringing in honor […]
Jonesborough’s 19th Century Brick Buildings: Handmade Beauties
After a record breaking History Happy Hour in July 2022 with Dr. William Kennedy, he agreed to record an encore presentation of his program. Follow this link to the YouTube […]
Birthplace of Country Music Museum to Talk About “Mountain Airwaves” at History Happy Hour
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum returns to History Happy Hour on Thursday, August 18th at 6:30 pm to talk about “Mountain Airwaves.” History Happy Hour favorites Dr. Rene […]
Nancy’s Story at Telford Ruritan Rescheduled for Sept 10th
In 1820, Elihu Embree published his newspaper The Emancipator on Main Street, Jonesborough. The seven edition paper is the first publication dedicated solely to the cause of abolitionism. Embree passed […]
Heritage Alliance Wins Awards!
On Thursday, June 9th, the Heritage Alliance received Partner of the Year at the Pinnacle Awards hosted by the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association. Every year, the Pinnacle Awards recognize the […]
