As the oldest institution of higher education in Tennessee, Tusculum’s history is intertwined with American history!
Make plans to join us at the events below as we celebrate our rich history and look forward to an exciting future.
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Day | Thursday, Sept. 3, during the evening | Scott M. Niswonger Commons Living Room | Kickoff for the Give Like George Washington campaign. |
| Charter Viewing | Thursday, Sept. 3, during the evening | Scott M. Niswonger Commons Living Room | View the Tusculum charter and an informal Question and Answer session with Dr. Peter Noll at 6 pm. |
| “The South: Where the Tide of the American Revolution Turned” | September 3 at 7 pm. | Chalmers Conference Center | Speaker: Tim Massey, Greene County Historian |
| Exhibit of 9/11 Photos | September 9 – September 18. Open for viewing from 10 am to 4 pm each day. | Clem Allison Gallery, Annie Hogan Byrd Fine Arts Center | |
| 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Ceremony | Friday, Sept. 11 | Location and time available in the event details |
Tusculum University, the Tusculum Athletic Department and the Greeneville Flyboys will hold a ceremony and stair climb commemorating the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. View event details. |
| Freedom 250 Mobile Museum | Monday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Tusculum University |
Tusculum will host the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum from Washington, D.C. This interactive experience is open to visitors at no charge. Learn more about the Freedom 250 Mobile Museum. |
| “The Faith of George Washington” | Monday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m. | Chalmers Conference Center | Presentation by Timothy Holder. |
| Constitution Day: America 250 & Tusculum 232 Patriotic Luncheon | Thursday, Sept. 17 | See the event page for location and time | |
| Nettie Fowler McCormick Service Day | Friday, Sept. 25 | On campus and throughout the community | Annual service day featuring incorporated patriotic elements. |
| Presentation on the State of Franklin | Thursday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. | Dr. Nancy B. Moody Lecture Hall in the Meen Center | Presentation by representatives of Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. |
| Homecoming Parade | Saturday, Oct. 17, noon | In front of the Scott M. Niswonger Commons | Homecoming parade featuring patriotic elements. |
| Presentation on Tusculum University’s Coffin Collection | Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 7 pm | Dr. Nancy B. Moody Lecture Hall, Meen Center | A presentation exploring Tusculum University’s Coffin Collection. |