Tennessee
Tour the Tennessee State Library & Archives This Saturday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State Library & Archives is providing guided excursions of their new facility at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Manner N. the northeast nook of the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville this Saturday, Aug. 13.
The family-friendly excursions led by Library & Archives employees start each hour, on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m. with the final tour starting at 3 p.m. This occasion is free to the general public.
“There’s something for everybody considering Tennessee historical past and tradition on the Library & Archives,” stated Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “I encourage you to hitch us for this free, family-friendly occasion and discover the unimaginable sources on the Library & Archives.”
The Library & Archives, a division of the Division of State, collects and preserves books, information and different paperwork of historic and reference worth, specializing in gadgets about Tennessee and Tennesseans.
The Library & Archives is residence to many irreplaceable historic paperwork, together with Tennessee’s three Constitutions, letters from Tennessee’s three presidents, information from 55 former Tennessee governors, the archives of state authorities, information from each Tennessee courthouse and the unique information of the State of Franklin.
“The Library & Archives is residence to wide-ranging collections housed in our lovely new constructing,” stated Jamie Ritter, Tennessee State Librarian and Archivist. “We’re excited to welcome guests for a behind-the-scenes take a look at how we protect Tennessee’s historical past for present and future generations.”
The Library & Archives foyer that includes interactive reveals highlighting the state’s most treasured historic paperwork, is open to the general public Monday by means of Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT. The library, microfilm and manuscripts studying rooms are open for analysis Tuesday by means of Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
For extra details about the Library & Archives name 615-741-2764, e-mail ask@tsla.libanswers.com or go to sos.tn.gov/tsla.