The Tennessee State Capitol Historic Images of the People's House

Schedule

Thu Dec 12 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Tennessee State Museum | nashville, TN

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Proudly perched atop the highest hill in downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Capitol has been home to Tennesseans for over 170 years.
About this Event

Proudly perched atop the highest hill in downtown Nashville, the Tennessee State Capitol has been home to Tennesseans for over 170 years, not just as our seat of government but the site of public celebrations, memorials, civic demonstrations, school field trips and so much more. Now, Jeff Sellers and the Tennessee State Museum have published a photographic history that documents the many generations that have visited, legislated, and preserved this national historic landmark. From renowned architect, William Strickland’s Greek Revival design, to the enslaved workers, stone masons, and convicts that helped build it the book recounts the early years, through the tumultuous Civil War, and the endless efforts of each generation to modernize it while preserving it for future Tennesseans. Join us for this scenic tour through rare and sometimes never seen photos of the historic Tennessee State Capitol.
Jeff Sellers is the director of education and public programs at the Tennessee State Museum and State Capitol. He has served as a museum educator and managed tours of the Capitol for over 19 years. Sellers has written extensively on Tennessee history as well as assisted on countless exhibits, public programs, and school programs throughout his tenure. He has led tours of the Capitol to groups from all over the state, nation, and world. His latest book The Tennessee State Capitol is published by Arcadia Publishing Company and is available now at your favorite book retailer.

Copies of the book will be for sale in the Museum’s gift shop and Jeff will hold a signing at the conclusion of the program. If you show your Eventbrite ticket you will recieve a discount on the book from the museum shop.

This Lunch and Learn event is in-person in the Museum’s Digital Learning Center at 12:00. No RSVPs are required to attend this free event. It will also be livestreamed on the Museum’s website at TNMuseum.org/Videos. If you have any questions please email [email protected].

Boxed lunches made by Apple Spice Nashville are available for purchase for $12.24 to enjoy during the event. The lunches will include a sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Lunch orders must be placed by noon on December 10, 2024. Please order your boxed lunch on the ticket registration page.

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Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd, nashville, United States

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