Grants
The Antikythera Mechanism
TN, United StatesThe Parthenon presents an exhibition about an ancient mechanism recovered from the ocean floor which was used in navigation and astronomy, and includes a variety of public programs. Use the following link to explore the exhibit digitally or view recording of the symposia: The Antikythera Mechanism Digital Exhibit
Virtual Tour: The Antikythera Mechanism
Online TN, United StatesVirtual highlights of the Parthenon's new exhibit, The Antikythera Mechanism, on Centennial Park Conservancy's Facebook page.
Underwater Archaeological Discoveries
Online TN, United StatesThe Parthenon presents a free symposia with Dr. Steven L. Tuck, Miami University, via Zoom. Dr. Tuck’s talk will focus on some important underwater archaeological finds at two Roman sites-- Sperlonga and Punta Epitaffio, two Roman villas of Julio-Claudian emperors in Italy. RSVP In conjunction with the exhibition The Antikythera Mechanism, June 4-Sep 26,…
Morton Cabin Opening Reception
Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN, United StatesOn Saturday, June 19, Nashville Zoo will officially open our new history feature, the Morton Family Exhibit. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the cabin located just behind the Zoo’s Grassmere Historic Home. June 19th, also known as "Juneteenth", commemorates the official end of slavery in the United States. The Zoo…
Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
Centennial Park TN, United StatesIn a city where one in six residents is foreign–born, the Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival is not only one of Nashville’s favorite and most vibrant festivals, but also a celebration and reminder of what makes Nashville a great place to live. This FREE Festival provides an opportunity for intercultural dialogue through a Nashville festival experience and features a…
Black Arts in America Kickoff
Global Education Center 4822 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN, United StatesJoin Global Education Inc to kick-off its months-long project, Black Arts in America, with a panel discussion featuring professor of dance, performance art historian and author of "What Makes that Black? The African American Aesthetic in American Expressive Culture," Luana, and geneaologist and poet Konnetta Alexander.
Underwater Archaeology
VirtualJoin the Parthenon for a free, virtual program Underwater Archaeology and learn land and water archaeology practices from expert archaeologist Dr. Anne Duray. In conjunction with the exhibition The Antikythera Mechanism, June 4-Sep 26, 2021, funded in part by Humanities Tennessee.
Tennessee 101: Reconstruction to the Late 20th c.
Online TN, United StatesJoin the TN Historical Society for a virtual series featuring speakers specializing in different topics from post Civil War through the last century. Registration will be available at: https://tennesseehistory.org/home/programs/ The project is supported in part through Humanities TN's General Grant Program.