EOGN's Announcements

East Tennessee Historical Society to host “Martha Ann’s Quilt for Queen Victoria”

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 19, 2007)  On Sunday, February 25, ETHS will host Kyra E. Hicks, as she presents a lecture based on her latest book, Martha Ann’s Quilt for Queen Victoria, a children’s version of Martha Ann Erskine’s remarkable journey from slavery in East Tennessee to the Court of Queen Victoria. Ms. Hicks is also the author of Black Threads, An African American Quilting Sourcebook and is a noted authority on African American quilts. She will be available following her lecture for a book signing.

Announcing www.JustaJoy.com

The following announcement was written by Joy Shivar, owner of JustaJoy Historical Treasures:

Question: How do you find your great-grandfather’s Civil War sword?

Answer: www.JustaJoy.com

“Promoting the Natural Marriage Between Antiques and Ancestry”

Launched on January 16, 2007, JustaJoy.com is the concept of Joy Shivar, owner of JustaJoy Historical Treasures, an antiques business that specializes in items from the Civil War, America’s colonial period, the World Wars, black history and other artifacts of America’s history.

East Tennessee Historical Society Presents “Legends of the Game – Negro and Latin Leagues Baseball Game”

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 5, 2007) The East Tennessee Historical Society will launch its 2007 Brown Bag Lecture series on February 14 with a presentation by Rick Mosley, entitled “Legends of the Game: Negro and Latin Leagues Baseball Game” Mr. Mosley’s lecture will focus on a little-known aspect of baseball history during the period from 1865 to 1955.  The “Negro Leagues” rose from the ashes of segregation to become one of the most significant chapters of American sports history. While forever changing the way our national pastime was played, the Negro Leagues also reflected more fundamental changes in American society. The players and coaches offer us a story of sacrifice, fortitude, and perseverance by talented athletes who simply wanted to play baseball!