The Tennessee State Museum will commemorate both America’s 250th and Tennessee’s 230th birthdays with special public programming on Saturday, May 30, and additional events scheduled on Monday, June 1.
Presented in partnership with the Folklife Program at the Tennessee Arts Commission, programming on Saturday, May 30 will include folklife demonstrations and performances throughout the Museum, as well as Storytime with Miss Tennessee Zoe Scheiderich, guided tours of the exhibit Tennessee Voices, American Stories, hands-on activities, historical wet-plate photography, and the annual festive cupcake celebration.
“This Statehood Day will feature a dynamic lineup of activities that celebrate our culture and community” said Jeff Sellers, director of public programs and community engagement at the Tennessee State Museum. “We are proud to offer programming that reflects the richness and diversity of Tennessee’s history and folklife traditions.”…