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Each week on the Junior Curators blog, we travel back in time to a different place in Tennessee history. Stories may be about a famous person, place or event from Tennessee’s past. They will include things like priceless artifacts, pictures, videos, and even some games. Be sure to better understand the story by answering the questions at the end of each post.

After learning the story, be sure to share what you've learned with your parents, family, or friends. Try making your own exhibit about it, shooting a movie, or writing a story about it. Let your creativity run wild!

1-14-21

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

by Lauren Grizzard Okay, really, do you want to keep a snowman from melting? But that’s not as catchy. In celebration of the winter season, guess seasonal words one letter at a time before the snowman melts. Letters you have already guessed will appear at the top. If you need a hint, click the lightbulb. Happy New Year, Junior Curators! Do You Want to Build a Snowman?          Lauren Grizzard is the Scheduling Coordinator at the Tennessee State Museum. ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 1-14-21

1-12-21

"The Head Ball Coach"

by Matthew Gailani The Story of Steve Spurrier Sports, from football to basketball, are very popular across the state of Tennessee. The Volunteer State has been home to many athletes and coaches at both the professional and college level. Few, however, are as well-known or successful as the “Head Ball Coach,” Steve Spurrier. Stephen Orr Spurrier was born in Miami Beach, Florida at St. Francis Hospital on April 20, 1945 to Reverend J. Graham Spurrier Jr. and Marjorie Orr Spurrie... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 1-12-21
Modern Tennessee Tennessee in the 20th Century

1-7-21

November Kids Blog Crossword

by Joyska Nunez-Medina Have you been keeping up with the latest kids’ blogs? Test your knowledge with this crossword with facts and terms from our November blogs! If you haven’t read all of them yet, go back and read them, silly! There is so much to learn here in Tennessee. Hint! Go back and read these: Tina Turner: From Nutbush City Limits to Life as the Queen of Rock & Roll What Is in A Name? How Tennessee and Its Cities Got Their Names Go See Tennessee: The G.O.A.T of ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 1-7-21

1-5-21

Happy New Year!

by Morgan Byrn How one Tennessean changed how we celebrate New Year’s Eve When I was a kid, my favorite thing about New Year’s Eve was staying up till midnight. We would turn on the TV to watch the ball drop at 12:00 AM in Times Square. Others would gather in their cities to wait for fireworks or their own ball drop. Here in Nashville, the city lowers a music note at the stroke of midnight. No matter how you bring in the New Year, watching from your home or outside with others, ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 1-5-21
Grade 5 SSP.05

12-24-20

Go See Tennessee: A Bright Holiday Tradition

by Emilee Dehmer Middle Tennessee: Opryland Hotel Holiday Lights, Nashville There are so many cool and exciting places in Tennessee. So many, that you might not know about them all. That’s what Go See Tennessee is all about. We’re here to tell you about places we think are neat and that you might want to visit too. It might be helpful to make a “Go and See” List, and whenever you read about a place that sounds cool, write it down, to help you remember it fo... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-24-20

12-22-20

A Visit to the Print Shop

Happy Holidays from the Tennessee State Museum! This season, join Oliver in our very own print shop and learn more about the printing trade and our working printing press!   Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-22-20

12-17-20

Go See Tennessee: Have You Bean to this Museum?

by Emilee Dehmer East Tennessee: Bush’s Beans Visitor Center and Museum, Chestnut Hill There are so many cool and exciting places in Tennessee. So many, that you might not know about them all. That’s what Go See Tennessee is all about. We’re here to tell you about places we think are neat and that you might want to visit too. It might be helpful to make a “Go and See” List, and whenever you read about a place that sounds cool, write it down, to help y... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-17-20

12-15-20

Who was David Crockett?

by Jennifer Watts Have you ever heard of Davy Crockett? I’m sure many of you will say yes. Many of the stories you may have heard today are really legends. Did you know his name wasn’t even Davy? He went by David. His life story has been told many times thru the years. So, who was the real “King of the Wild Frontier"? David Crockett was born August 17, 1786, in East Tennessee. His family was not rich. David had to help work off his father’s debts as a kid. This ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-15-20
Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8

12-10-20

Tennessee Transportation Quiz

by Oliver Arney From canoes and Conestoga wagons, to railroads and interstates, this quiz will travel though Tennessee's transportation history. Made for historians of all ages, this quiz will show off some of the museum's largest and most interesting artifacts. So all aboard, and enjoy your travels through history! Tennessee Transportation Quiz   Oliver Arney is an Educator at the Tennessee State Museum. Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-10-20

12-8-20

“December 7, 1941 – A Date Which Will Live in Infamy."

by Lauren Grizzard It was a clear morning on December 7, 1941 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The weather conditions were perfect for Tennessee native, Cornelia Fort, to take a student out for a flying lesson. Cornelia was the first female pilot in Nashville and had taken a job in Honolulu, Hawaii as a flight instructor earlier that year. When Cornelia first applied to be an instructor, they wrote back to “Mr. Fort” thinking she was a man. Because of the lack of trained pilots in World ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-8-20
Grade 5 TN.53 US.48 US.51 US.52

12-3-20

The Great Tennessee Outdoors Board Game

by Christopher Grisham   Tennessee State Museum Collection. You may not realize how much you can learn about the culture of Tennessee by exploring some great outdoor spaces. Play this online boardgame with family and friends and get to know more about the Tennessee State Parks all across the state and maybe even near you. Click here to play. Please read the instruction below. To Play: Each player chooses a different color piece and places it on the Green Flag. The youngest player ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-3-20

12-1-20

Tina Turner: From Nutbush City Limits to Life as the Queen of Rock & Roll

by Mamie Hassell In the mid-1940s, you would have found young Anna Mae Bullock in class at Flagg Grove School. This was an all-Black, one-room schoolhouse in Nutbush, Tennessee. Nutbush is in West Tennessee. It is one hour from Memphis. During that time, most folks in West Tennessee were farmers, and so was Anna Mae’s family. Her parents, Floyd and Zelma Bullock, were sharecroppers. Sharecroppers rented small plots of land from a property owner and grew crops on it, but each year they ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 12-1-20

11-26-20

Tennessee City Scramble

by Matthew Gailani Tennessee is home to three “Grand Divisions”, 95 counties, and to many cities, towns, and neighborhoods to count. See how well you know the geography* of Tennessee by trying to unscramble these 15 different city names. It may be harder than you think, so use a map if you need help! Tennessee City Scramble *geography = science that deals with the location of living and nonliving things on earth Matthew Gailani is an Educator at the Tennessee State Museum. &n... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-26-20

11-24-20

What Is in A Name? How Tennessee and Its Cities Got Their Names

by Matthew Gailani Have you have ever lived in, traveled through, or seen Tennessee on a map? If you have, you know that it is home to many cities, towns, and communities. From McMinn County to Lake County, and Bucksnort to Hohenwald, each place has its own unique name and story. But what is in a name? Why do we call Nashville, Nashville? Why is Memphis, Memphis and not Salt Lake City? This week, on the Junior Curators’ Blog, we are going to learn how a few cities in Tennessee got thei... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-24-20

11-19-20

Go See Tennessee: The G.O.A.T of Tennessee Festivals

by Emilee Dehmer The G.O.A.T of Tennessee Festivals Middle Tennessee: Goats, Music, and More Festival, Lewisburg There are so many cool and exciting places in Tennessee. So many, that you might not know about them all. That’s what Go See Tennessee is all about. We’re here to tell you about places we think are neat and that you might want to visit too. It might be helpful to make a “Go and See” List, and whenever you read about a place that sounds cool, wri... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-19-20

11-17-20

Dots, Dashes, and a Polk

by Christopher Grisham In the early 1800s, the world shrank. Boats and trains became faster with the invention of the steam engine. This allowed people to travel farther than ever before. But the telegraph connected more people than any other invention. The telegraph let people send messages across the entire country by using dots and dashes in place of letters. All you needed was a telegraph machine and a telegraph line. Telegraph 1840-1865, Tennessee State Museum Collection. Sam... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-17-20
Grade 4 Grade 5

11-12-20

Tennessee Food Quiz

by Christopher Grisham One thing the south is known for is its food, and Tennessee is no different.  Everyone needs food, but some people love it.  Our state has had a long, and sometimes unhealthy, tradition of food lovers inventing new snacks or opening new restaurants.  Take this quiz and see how much you know about Tennessee’s connection to these popular food brands. Tennessee State Museum Collection  Want to learn more about food history in Tennessee? Cli... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-12-20

11-10-20

Child Labor in Tennessee

by Jennifer Watts How would you feel if you did not have to go to school today? Excited? Upset? What if I told you that instead of school you had to go to work? This was true for thousands of Tennessee children in the past. It has only been in the last 100 years or so that compulsory education has been law. For hundreds of years, children played important roles in the survival of the family. Children worked in a variety of jobs. They worked on family farms, were apprentices learning a trade,... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-10-20
Grade 5

11-6-20

Rocky Top Mad Libs

by Lauren Grizzard We want your help to rewrite one of our state songs, Rocky Top! Before we get started, a quick review of some of the words you’ll see: Adjective: This word is a describing word. Examples: Brave, smelly, funny. Noun: This word is a person, place, or thing. Examples: Dog, school, pencil. Verb: This word describes an action. Examples: Jump, laugh, think. Now that you are all caught up, let’s get started! Rocky Top Mad Libs If you want to share your performan... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-6-20

11-3-20

The Emancipation Proclamation in Tennessee

by Matthew Gailani Have you heard of the Emancipation Proclamation? On September 22, 1862, in the middle of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln said, “all persons held as slaves within any states…in rebellion against the United States, shall be…free.” This led to the Emancipation Proclamation being enacted a few months later, on January 1, 1863. This meant any enslaved person in a state fighting against the United States was now free. This was a very important ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 11-3-20
AAH.16 Grade 4 Grade 8

10-30-20

Haunted Museum: Happy Halloween!

by Lauren Grizzard Tomorrow is Halloween, Junior Curators! For this very special day, we wanted to highlight one of Tennessee’s most well known ghost stories: The Bell Witch. But this classic spooky story has a twist; it’s up to you to finish the story! Using the link below, you will see a list of words to fill in. The more creative you are, the funnier it will be. In case you need a refresher, here are some words you will see and what they mean: Adjective: This word is a d... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-30-20

10-27-20

The Industrial Revolution Pt. 2: By Land and River

by Joyska Nunez-Medina (Read the first part here if you haven’t already.) Steamboats at the Nashville Dock Downtown, 1863, Photo courtesy of the Tennessee State Museum. Tennessee became a state in 1796. During that time, the world was experiencing big changes. Today we call this time of change the Industrial Revolution. It lasted from the 1700s to the early 1900s. New technologies changed how people lived and worked. Different ways of making items helped people make mon... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-27-20
Grade 4

10-23-20

Haunted Museum: Artifact Finders

by Lauren Grizzard As we get closer to the end of the month, we wanted a chance to show off a lot of fall items from our collection. The only problem is, we need help finding them! There are two pictures of the same artifact and we need your help to match them together. Click the link below to start: Artifact Matching Game   Lauren Grizzard is the Scheduling Coordinator at the Tennessee State Museum.  Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-23-20

10-20-20

Tennesseans in Space

by Jennifer Watts Have you ever dreamed of going into space? To be like astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first men to walk on the moon? Dr. Margaret Rhea Seddon and Barry “Butch” Wilmore are two Tennesseans who made their dreams of space travel come true. Combined they have spent 208 days in space and have orbited the earth 3,296 times. Dr. Margaret Rhea Seddon, Tennessee State Museum Collection. Dr. Rhea Seddon was born in Murfreesboro, TN in 1947. When she w... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-20-20
Grade 2 Grade 5

10-16-20

Haunted Museum: Apple Picking

by Lauren Grizzard It’s Friday and that means another round of special fall games! This week, guess the word one letter at a time before all the apples fall off the tree. Letters you have already guessed will appear at the top. If you need a hint, click the lightbulb. Happy Apple Picking! Apple Picker   Lauren Grizzard is the Scheduling Coordinator at the Tennessee State Museum. Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-16-20

10-13-20

From Chattanooga to the “Empress of the Blues”

by Matthew Gailani You may already know that Tennessee is famous for its music. Nashville is “Music City,” Memphis is the “Home of the Blues,” and Bristol is the “Birthplace of Country Music.” Tennessee artists have been so important to the history of music in the United States that many of them are known just by their nicknames. Elvis Presley was known as the “King.” W.C Handy was known as the “Father of the Blues.” Johnny Cash was... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-13-20
Grade 5

10-9-20

Haunted Museum: Mystery Words

by Lauren Grizzard This week, we have mystery words hidden in a word search and word scramble for you to solve! The secret to finding all of them? Fall into the theme. Print each puzzle by clicking the links below: Word Search: https://www.flippity.net/ws.php?k=1mgrt5vb6J9M0q9JWn4tgmd_VmcDKKULbmA2bZNR6-6o Word Scramble: https://www.flippity.net/sc.asp?k=1CepulW80SKVtdfZEq4va2-mJn0L-2PLXCn2w6zMGmVo   Lauren Grizzard is the Scheduling Coordinator at the Tennessee State Museum.  Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-9-20

10-6-20

The Turn of the Tide of Success

by Lauren Grizzard On October 7, 1780, a Revolutionary War battle was fought on the border of North and South Carolina. Thomas Jefferson described the battle as “the turn of the tide of success.” Today, let’s look at the who, what, when, where, and why of the Battle of Kings Mountain and its connection to Tennessee. Who was involved in this battle? Although the Battle of Kings Mountain took place during the Revolutionary War, there were almost no British troops that fough... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-6-20
Grade 5 Grade 8

10-2-20

Haunted Museum: Fall Scavenger Hunt

by Lauren Grizzard Happy October, Junior Curators! We have pulled our favorite fall artifacts from the museum’s collection to make a special game release each Friday in October. To kick us off, let’s test your knowledge about the fall season including holidays! To start, click on the link below. You will click on any lock and answer each question until all ten locks are green. If you need a hint, click the lightbulb. Fall Season Quiz   Lauren Grizzard is the Schedul... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 10-2-20

9-29-20

Tennessee Women in the Civil War

by Jennifer Watts Tennessee women played a big part in the American Civil War. Even though they were not allowed to fight, they found other ways to serve. They worked in their homes and towns, clothed soldiers, and became nurses. Some even worked as smugglers and spies. Other Tennessee women broke the social rules and disguised themselves as men to serve as soldiers in the war. Back then, traditional women’s roles included jobs done in the home like cooking, cleaning, sewing, and taki... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-29-20
4th Grade

9-25-20

Digging History: Archaeology Month in Tennessee

by Lauren Grizzard Have you ever wondered how we learn about the past? How do we know about the people living before there was a written language? One of the ways we learn about the past is through archaeology. Since September is Archaeology Month in Tennessee, we thought we’d let one of Tennessee’s State Archaeologists explain not only what it is, but how it impacts our history and daily life: Now that you know a little more about archaeology, are you ready to piece together ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-25-20

9-22-20

Interview with an Archaeologist

by Matthew Gailani Hello Junior Curators! My name is Matthew and it’s September, which means archaeology month in Tennessee! This week we are going to learn all about archaeology and some of the oldest artifacts in our collection. But what is archaeology? What do archaeologists do? Why should we care about archaeology? To answer these questions and more we’ve brought in an expert to interview. Her name is Debbie Shaw and she is not only a curator at the Tennessee State Museum, bu... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-22-20

9-18-20

Go See Tennessee: Ducks on Parade

by Emilee Dehmer West Tennessee - Peabody Hotel, Memphis There are so many cool and exciting places in Tennessee. So many, that you might not know about them all. That’s what Go See Tennessee is all about. We’re here to tell you about places we think are neat and that you might want to visit too. It might be helpful to make a “Go and See” List, and whenever you read about a place that sounds cool, write it down, to help you remember it for the future. Ready... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-18-20

9-15-20

What Does a Soldier Eat?

by Grace Allen Do you get tired of eating the same thing over and over? I am sure you’ve had to eat leftovers that weren’t too exciting. During the Civil War, Union and Confederate Soldiers didn’t have a lot of options.  They had to make do with the food they were given, called rations. Food was not always easy to get because of the war. Most soldiers were just happy to get food, even if it was the same thing, again and again. The most common food given to soldiers wa... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-15-20
Grade 6

9-10-20

Sports in Tennessee

by Lauren Grizzard Tennessee athletes have played in championships, won gold medals, fallen short a few times, but had loyal fans cheering them on all the way. Whether you love to play, or you love to watch, sports have allowed Tennesseans to shine. Let’s see what you know about sports in Tennessee! Click the link below to take the Sports in Tennessee Quiz: Sports in Tennessee Quiz   Lauren Grizzard is the Scheduling Coordinator at the Tennessee State Museum.  Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-10-20

9-9-20

What is Suffrage?

by Christopher Grisham Suffrage has been something that people have fought for throughout Tennessee’s history, but what is it? The word doesn’t sound very nice. It sounds like suffering, and why would anyone want that? It turns out that suffrage means the right to vote. If you have suffrage, that means you have a voice. You get to help choose the people that make rules and laws for everyone else. This is necessary to make sure the things that are important to you are important to... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-9-20
Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 8

9-3-20

Ratified! Statewide!

by Lauren Grizzard Did you know that Tennessee has 95 counties? Now, did you know that all 95 counties had a part in the women’s suffrage story? Using the State Museum’s Ratified! Statewide! link below, see if you can click your way through the state to see how each county shaped the 19th amendment (women’s vote) journey: https://tnmuseum.org/Ratified-Statewide Challenge! If you are up for an extra challenge, see if you can find the answers to the questions below: Find ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-3-20

9-1-20

“I Am A Man” Dr. King and The Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike

by Matthew Gailani On February 12, 1968, 1,300 Black sanitation workers went on strike in Memphis, Tennessee. This meant that they refused to do their job of picking up trash throughout the city until their demands were met. But why did the men go on strike? The men were forced to work in dangerous conditions. They were paid very little. They were not allowed to form into groups called unions. They were even treated worse and paid less than their white co-workers just because of the col... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 9-1-20
Grade 5

8-28-20

Woman Suffrage Crossword

by Jennifer Watts Do you know your suffrage history?  Put your knowledge to the test by printing out our Woman Suffrage Crossword.  The answers can be names, places, symbols, or words relating to Tennessee's role in women gaining the right to vote in the United States. To print, click the following link and press the printer button: Woman Suffrage Crossword (The answer key can be found using the same link and clicking the key button) If you are stuck on a question and need ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-28-20

8-27-20

The War of the Roses in Tennessee: Woman Suffrage turns 100

  by Grace Allen One of my favorite events in Tennessee history happened 100 years ago on this very month, Aug. 18, 1920. It has all the parts of a great story: a fight for equality, a last-minute letter, and a decision that changed the country. It’s the true tale of how women got the right to vote in the United States.  Tennessee State Museum Collection. Did you know women couldn’t vote in some places in the United States until 1920? Women fought for the right... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-27-20

8-25-20

Cats, Colors and Causes: How Symbols Won the Vote

by Katie Yenna How do you express yourself to the world? Do you wear brightly colored clothes, wild hair or big jewelry? These are all symbols of ourselves. They tell others who we are and what we believe is important. This idea was certainly true during the women’s suffrage movement in the United States, and Tennessee. Suffragists carefully chose colors, objects and clothing to communicate to others. One of the most well-known ways these suffragists expressed themselves, and their vi... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-25-20

8-20-20

Voting Rights Scavenger Hunt

by Grace Allen Do you know what suffrage means? It means the right to vote. Right now, you might be hearing a lot about the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, but it wasn’t the only time people have challenged the law for the right to vote. Here is a scavenger hunt to test your knowledge on the history of voting rights in Tennessee! Using the link below, click on any lock and answer the question. If you need a hint, click on the lightbulb. When you type the answer in, click ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-20-20

8-18-20

Showdown in Nashville

by Christopher Grisham The final fight to ratify the 19th Amendment occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, in August 1920.  The Tennessee State legislature was called into special session. Their one job was to vote on the 19th Amendment to the Constitution giving women the right to vote. The amendment had been passed by Congress the year before. Under the U.S. Constitution, it needed to be approved by 36 states. Thirty-five states had approved it by the spring of 1920. S... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-18-20
Grade 5

8-17-20

Tennessee to Commemorate Ratification of the 19th Amendment with Reenactment of Historic Vote on the House Floor

Happening tomorrow, August 18th at 9:30CT, be sure to watch a reenactment of the historic events that took place here in Tennessee 100 years ago!  Watch the reenactment! Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-17-20

8-13-20

Suffrage Matching Game

by Lauren Grizzard Suffrage Matching Game Tennessee had an important part in giving women across the United States the right to vote. To celebrate Tennessee's role, we wanted to show you artifacts about women's suffrage (the right to vote), but to do it with a twist: A matching game! To play, click the word and picture that match each other. Click the right word and picture and the pair will turn green and go away. If you click the wrong pair, the cards will turn red and you can tr... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-13-20

8-11-20

“Lifting as We Climb” Mary Church Terrell and the 19th Amendment

by Matthew Gailani August 18, 2020 will be 100 years since the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. This amendment, or change, to the Constitution says that, “the right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” In other words, you can’t keep someone from voting just because they are a woman. While this still did not mean everyone could vote at the time, it was a big st... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-11-20

8-6-20

Which Tennessee Suffragist Are You?

by Lauren Grizzard The women's suffrage movement was a hard fought battle taken on by millions of women around the country, including Tennesseans. Take this quiz to find out which Tennessee suffragist you are! Which Suffragist Are You Quiz   Lauren Grizzard is the Scheduling Coordinator at the Tennessee State Museum. Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-6-20

8-4-20

Truth or Telephone: How Historians Learn What Actually Happened

by Grace Allen Have you ever played the game Telephone? It can be very funny to see how a story changes when it is passed down a row of people. Someone starts with a sentence and whispers it to the person next to them. That person tells the next person and so on. It is a great example of how stories can change each time someone tells the tale. Telephone, 1960s, Tennessee State Museum Collection. History is passed down over years, decades, and centuries. That is a long time! When we tea... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 8-4-20
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7-30-20

Locked! Tennessee History Scavenger Hunt

by Lauren Grizzard Junior Curator, we need your help! There is important Tennessee history locked away and it’s up to you to unlock the information and share it! Using the link below, click on any lock and answer the question. If you need a hint, click on the lightbulb. The hint may lead you to another website, so make sure that’s okay with your parent/guardian. When you type the answer in, click on the key to see if it unlocked. The lock will turn green when you answer correctl... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 7-30-20

7-28-20

The Clinton 12: The Integration Story of Tennessee’s Public Schools

by Mamie Hassell  Do YOU love school? Smart teachers, cool computers, a fun playground, art class, fancy instruments for music class, a big library, wonderful sports, and a tasty cafeteria for lunch. Are these some of your favorite things about it? Well what if your school had all this cool stuff, but another school in your town did not? Do you think this would be fair? Sadly, schools were not always equal. Black students were not given rights because of the color of their skin. Many B... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 7-28-20
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