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This remarkable collection, created by artist Daniel Borja Ramirez , spans twelve sections and depicts the rich history and diverse cultures of Indigenous women across North America. The exhibition showcases the evolution of the project, beginning with "Women of the Great Lakes" (2006-2007), which was featured at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington D.C. Subsequent sections highlight themes such as "One Woman - One Tribe," cultural education, Pueblo traditions, Indigenous presence in all 50 states, Oklahoma tribes, the impact of Route 66, the Lewis and Clark expedition, Indigenous women in leadership, Arizona tribes, and Indigenous women artists. The most recent section focuses on Northeastern tribes. Daniel's work captures the strength, resilience, and artistry of Native American women, preserving their stories and traditions for future generations. Each section offers a unique perspective, showcasing the diversity and complexity of Indigenous cultures. The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum is a fitting venue for this powerful exhibition. The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing Cherokee history and culture, including the legacy of Sequoyah, who created the Cherokee syllabary. Located in the Great Smoky Mountains on the shores of Tellico Lake, the museum offers a rich cultural experience, including the Cherokee Memorial and proximity to the Tanasi and Chota Memorials.

www.sequoyahmuseum.org

About the Artist: Daniel Borja Ramirez was born on June 1st, 1953 and is a certified descendant of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. The National Museum of American Indians in Washington DC featured his work in May and June 2006 where Daniel presented his most current work on the theme “Caring for Our Elders” and he also explains his artistic interpretations about the concept of Matriarchy in Native American Community. Under the sponsorship of the Smithsonian, Daniel undertook the outstanding task of making the World’s Longest Native American Painting.
https://www.einpresswire.com/article-print/787365640/the-world-s-longest-native-american-women-painting-coming-to-sequoyah-birthplace-museum

Discover a new craft, skill, or hobby! Come and see where skills are learned, wool is spun, and a fiber enthusiast can shop to their heart’s content! Vendors are set up throughout the Heritage Center’s 10-acre campus from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day, and various classes are offered. Check out our Social Time and bring your knitting, crochet, or other project, a mug of tea or coffee, and get to know one another!

Experienced fiber artists will share their knowledge and demonstrate techniques. These two days are packed with amazing classes, demonstrations, and sales! You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy spinning and weaving demonstrations from local spinning and weaving guilds! Classes: https://gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets/

865-448-0044 or https://gsmheritagecenter.org
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center | 123 Cromwell Drive, Townsend, TN 37882

Home Runs & Home Teams - A History of the National Pastime in Tennessee
Rogers-Claussen Feature Gallery

As Tennesseeans, baseball is in our DNA, and although the game is common to us, it has never remained the same during anyone’s lifetime. Who were among the first to play baseball in Tennessee? How did 31 Tennessee towns come to host a MiLB team? What makes a day at a Tennessee ballpark an iconic experience? Home Runs & Home Teams provides an overview of the national pastime as it has played out in the Volunteer State. For every story included in the exhibition, there are hundreds more–from players to pennants, from bat makers to bat boys–that could have been shared. So as you “round the bases,” think about your connections to the game, your ties to the past. What does baseball mean to you and to your community? What baseball stories should libraries and museums preserve to share with future Tennesseans? Let’s play ball!

601 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
https://www.easttnhistory.org/exhibitions/home-runs-home-teams/

The McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, announces a new exhibition, “Homelands: Connecting to Mounds Through Native Art,” opening to the public on January 25, 2025. The project sets a new standard for collaborative exhibition practices at the McClung and represents the museum's most significant renovation in more than 20 years.

"‘Homelands’ is a defining moment for the McClung Museum. It’s the largest project we’ve undertaken in over two decades, but its impact goes far beyond its scale,” said Claudio Gómez, Jefferson Chapman Executive Director of the museum. “This exhibition has challenged us to rethink how we collaborate, bringing in new perspectives and allowing us to honor Native voices in ways that are both respectful and forward-thinking.”

“Homelands” showcases contemporary art by 17 Native artists to emphasize the enduring ties between Native Nations and Knox County. As a result of the exhibition, the museum has acquired 22 new works for its permanent collection.

https://news.utk.edu/2025/01/07/mcclung-museum-to-open-exhibition-centering-native-voices-and-contemporary-art/

McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Dr on the UT campus, Knoxville, TN 37996. Hours: Tu-Sa 9-5, Sun 12-4. Information: 865-974-2144, https://mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/

Storyteller Laura Still helps you live the stories of pioneers, soldiers, outlaws, and even fictional characters who walked these streets before you.

Knoxville has a rich history full of colorful characters and famous, and infamous, figures whose lives have been the inspiration for books, movies, and works of art. Take a stroll through history in beautiful downtown Knoxville while listening to true tales of the heroes, heels, and hardened criminals that are part of the hidden lore of this unique East Tennessee town.

A portion of the proceeds for downtown tours go to help fund the work of the non-profit Knoxville History Project. Many stories are based on the books and stories of award-winning journalist and writer Jack Neely. Knoxville Walking Tours opens a window to Knoxville’s varied past and leads you on a journey through both hard times and high times of a city growing through over two centuries of history.

Tours include:
• Knoxville: The Early Years
• Misbehaving Women
• Civil War
• Gunslingers
• Musical History
• Literary Heritage
• Side Street Shadows Ghost Tours
• Knoxville Botanical Garden
• Old Gray Cemetery
• Side Street Shadows Ghost Tours

Tour on Your Schedule! Rather than posting a calendar, we’re letting you pick the tour and time — subject to availability. Call (865)309-4522 or visit https://knoxvillewalkingtours.com/