Historic House Museums of Knoxville and the East Tennessee Historical Society reflect on the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair at
Founders Day: A Celebration of 231 Years of Knoxville
Monday, October 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
East Tennessee History Center
601 South Gay St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
The Historic House Museums of Knoxville (HHMK) and the East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invite you to Founder’s Day: A Celebration of 231 Years of Knoxville. During this celebration, HHMK reflects on the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville with a special presentation by former Mayor Randy Tyree at 12:00 PM. Visitors can also enjoy Petros, an international popcorn buffet, and birthday cake, and will have the opportunity to sign a birthday card for Knoxville, and enjoy free admission to the Museum of East Tennessee History, including the signature exhibition Voices of the Land: The People of East Tennessee and the temporary exhibition celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville, You Should’ve Been There. It’s FREE, but please RSVP.
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ABOUT ETHS: The East Tennessee Historical Society is one of the most active private historical organizations in the state. We specialize in finding creative ways to introduce the public to the fascinating world of history.
