Event Description

Join us at the Museum on Statehood Day (Tuesday, June 1) for a day full of activities to commemorate Tennessee’s 225th birthday!

See the full schedule below.
10:00 am – 5:00 pm: Opening of the self-guided tour and online exhibition “Tennessee at 225: Highlights from the Collection”
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Interpreters and Pop-Up Tent at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
10:00 am to 3:00 pm: Educators will be in the galleries throughout the day to answer questions and assist visitors.
11:00 am: Tennessee Story Time with Miss Morgan. Join Ms. Morgan for an in-person Storytime! Celebrate Statehood Day with this free, festive program. Ms. Morgan will read Lorraine and participants can complete a fun craft. This program will be socially distanced, and reservations are required. Geared to children aged 2-6, but all ages welcome! Please send any questions to public.programs@tn.gov. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tennessee-story-time-on…

2:00 pm: In Conversation with State Historian, Dr. Carroll Van West on State History around Tennessee
Join State Historian, Dr. Carroll Van West and curators Annabeth Hayes and Brigette Jones in a lively discussion of efforts around Tennessee to preserve our history, highlight local stories and inspire the future of state history. This discussion will take place both in-person and virtually. In-person seating limited, so please arrive early to secure your spot. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-conversation-with-state-historian-carroll-van-west-tickets-153829886331

1:00 pm: George Roulstone’s Print Shop Demo with Commemorative Printmaking
Join our educators in our Forging a Nation exhibit to see a fun demonstration of our historic printing press! Learn about the history of the press, how it works and even receive a commemorative print for Tennessee’s Birthday! No reservations required.

2:00 pm: Tennessee Story Time with Miss Morgan
Join Ms. Morgan for an in-person Storytime! Celebrate Statehood Day with this free, festive program. Ms. Morgan will read The Voice that Won the Vote and participants can complete a fun craft. This program will be socially distanced, and reservations are required. Geared to children aged 2-6, but all ages welcome! Please send any questions to public.programs@tn.gov. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tennessee-storytime-on-the…

3:00 pm: George Roulstone’s Print Shop Demo with Commemorative Printmaking
Join our educators in our Forging a Nation exhibit to see a fun demonstration of our historic printing press! Learn about the history of the press, how it works and even receive a commemorative print for Tennessee’s Birthday!
No reservations required. Please send questions to public.programs@tn.gov.

6:00 pm: Virtual Tennessee Trivia Night
Join us online for a three-part series of Tennessee Trivia, in commemoration of Tennessee’s 225th birthday. This free, friendly competition will challenge your knowledge of all things Tennessee. Grab your friends and join the program for a chance to win prizes – and bragging rights! Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tennessee-storytime-on-the-lawn-tickets-153692521469