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Junior Curators

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!

 

4-26-22

Seeing Through the Smoke: The Story of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

by Jennifer Watts Many songs have been written about the Smoky Mountains. Many you might have heard, like “Rocky Top” and “On Top of Old Smokey.” But what is the story behind the songs? Are you ready to learn more? Let’s take a closer look at the story behind the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The mountains we call the Smokies were formed millions of years ago. They changed into what we see today over all that time. Many people have called them home for t... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 4-26-22
Southeastern Indian History Tennessee History

4-19-22

Captured: Part Three

by Emilee Dehmer Indeed, life at Crossville was not what any of the officers had thought it would be. No one could have dreamt that when they were captured in Africa that their life in America would be like this. After all, Crossville had an infirmary, bathhouse, dining hall, rec hall, fire station, post office, and store. They even had tennis and soccer fields! The Germans called their new home “Camp Country Club”.  Colonel Harry E. Dudley Papers, 1916-1966, Tennessee S... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 4-19-22
Communities Modern Tennessee Tennessee in the 20th Century

4-11-22

Captured: Part Two

by Emily Dehmer As the Germans unloaded from the bus, the bright spotlights from the guard towers lit up the night. The men, in a single-file line, were led into the medical tent. There they were showered, deloused, and given a fresh pair of clothes. A team of doctors and nurses looked over those who arrived, most suffering from battle wounds or diseases. After they were done in the medical tent, they made their way to their new homes. As they filed out of the tent, they were led to a large... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 4-11-22
Communities Modern Tennessee Tennessee in the 20th Century

4-5-22

Captured: Part One

by Emilee Dehmer The first of a five-part series. Captured. The heat from the African sun made them sticky with sweat. Their uniforms stuck to their bodies as they marched in line. Their captors walked alongside them with guns to make sure they did not escape. One of them asked, “Was warden sie mit uns machen?”                 “I don’t speak German,” a soldier with a gun replied. ... Read More
Posted by Katie Yenna at 4-5-22
Modern Tennessee

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