McMinn County Historical Society and Archives

McMinn County Historical Society and Archives This is the OFFICIAL page of the McMinn County Historical Society & Archives (MCHSA). Tyler L.

We meet the 1st Sunday of each month from October - May at 2:00 PM in the Blue Room of the McMinn County Courthouse in Athens. Boyd - President
Marc Brown - Vice President
Jason Wright - Recording Secretary
Steven S. Sherlin - Corresponding Secretary
Esther Nunley - Treasurer
Laura Lenoir - Chairperson of Standing Committees
Fred Underdown - Immediate Past President
Joy Guy - County Historian

We are excited to announce out Summer Genealogy Series "Roots and Branches" hosted by Linda Edmonds, our 2025 Volunteer ...
05/22/2026

We are excited to announce out Summer Genealogy Series "Roots and Branches" hosted by Linda Edmonds, our 2025 Volunteer of the Year! Call, email, or stop by to register! You can also register on our website www.mcminntnhistorical.org

Our America 250 t-shirts are here! They are for sale at our office for $20. Two colors. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2 XL. Limited...
05/11/2026

Our America 250 t-shirts are here! They are for sale at our office for $20. Two colors. Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2 XL. Limited quantity. We will also sell them at the MooFest and Englewood Celebrates festivals this summer.

We had a great time at the East Tennessee Historical Society Awards of Excellence in Knoxville tonight! Our Society won ...
05/06/2026

We had a great time at the East Tennessee Historical Society Awards of Excellence in Knoxville tonight! Our Society won the History in the Media Award for our "Twilight Tales in Cedar Grove" Cemetery Walking Tour. Jordan Carter won Teaching Excellence, and Jim Swayne won Publication Excellence for his new book about the Old Federal Road. We were missing one cast member from our cemetery walking tour - County Mayor John Gentry - who portrayed Governor Joseph McMinn. He had a prior commitment with his family. Congratulations to all the winners! We appreciate all they do to preserve our history!

Emileigh Brady and Morgan Reavis, hosts of "Ill-Equipped History" Podcast, were invited back by popular demand. They gav...
05/03/2026

Emileigh Brady and Morgan Reavis, hosts of "Ill-Equipped History" Podcast, were invited back by popular demand. They gave another fantastic presentation, this time on the Lost State of Franklin! Had it remained a state permanently, our nation's history may have been very different in more ways than we realize. Check out their podcast! https://open.spotify.com/show/5kDqn38KD36ShKymPItbM7?si=ILHV_kjDTIKUChbsF6SLfg

We also extend our congratulations to Linda Edmonds, this year's recipient of the Reba Bayless Boyer Volunteer of the Year Award!

Join us on Sunday May 3 at 2:00 PM for another great America 250 program!
04/28/2026

Join us on Sunday May 3 at 2:00 PM for another great America 250 program!

Today was one of our most informative programs in a long time! Linda Edmonds showed us all how to utilize the amazing re...
04/12/2026

Today was one of our most informative programs in a long time! Linda Edmonds showed us all how to utilize the amazing resources on familysearch.org when researching your genealogy. So much of what you need is right here in Athens!

Join us for our next meeting on Sunday April 12 at 2 PM at the courthouse!
04/06/2026

Join us for our next meeting on Sunday April 12 at 2 PM at the courthouse!

Dr. Warren Dockter gave a presentation with a unique perspective about the Battle of Kings Mountain at today's meeting! ...
02/08/2026

Dr. Warren Dockter gave a presentation with a unique perspective about the Battle of Kings Mountain at today's meeting! Several McMinn County citizens have ancestors who fought in that battle. It was another great program for America 250 and we look forward to many more in our community and across the country this year!

MEETING POSTPONED! We will meet Sun. Feb. 8 instead of tomorrow.
01/31/2026

MEETING POSTPONED! We will meet Sun. Feb. 8 instead of tomorrow.

Jim Swayne delivered a fascinating program on the Old Federal Road. We learned so much, and it was a great start to the ...
01/04/2026

Jim Swayne delivered a fascinating program on the Old Federal Road. We learned so much, and it was a great start to the new year! Be sure to check out his new book!

Address

107 W College Street
Athens, TN
37303

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14237443911

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