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Lineage and Legacy

Mabry-Hazen House will host a new event, Lineage and Legacy, on October 19th, 2014 from 2pm – 5pm. Since the museum opened in 1992, this is the first event the foundation has hosted that actively seeks to recognize local Mabry descendants. A special celebration of one of Knoxville’s first families, the event will center on remembering the family’s impact both past and present. Join us for a one-act play as Evelyn Hazen reminisces on the history of her family in 1862 during the Civil War, with special appearances by William Montgomery Churchwell and General Joseph A. Mabry. In addition, the event will serve as the annual meeting of the membership.

Guests will enjoy light refreshments, live music from Dixieghost, and tours of the historic home. Please join us as we recognize family descendants and our supporting members. The event is free and open to the public.

Please RSVP by October 12th, 2014 by calling 865- 522-8661 or visit www.mabryhazen.com for more information.

 

Hearthscares Tour

Come and join the spirits for a tour of Downtown Knoxville’s scariest landmarks. The tours which last approximately one and a half hours each, will visit the sites of some of Knoxville’s best kept secrets. Stories for this year include; the legend of Knoxville’s own Frankenstein, Knoxville’s first mass murderer, John Roberts, and the Spirit of the Tennessee Theatre. This year’s tour will also include the story of “Hank’s Last Ride” and will be about one and a half miles in length.

All tours began and end at James White’s Fort located at the intersection of Hill Avenue and Hall of Fame Drive. Ample free parking is available for tour participants at the Fort.  Tours will depart at 7:00 p.m. each evening. Each tour will end with a marshmallow roast around the fires at the Fort.

Admission for Adults 16 and over will be $10.00 and $6.00 for children ages 6–15. Reservations are requested for large groups of 12 or more and may be made by calling the Fort at 525–6514.