THEN NOW NEXT: GROWERS & CRAFTERS PANEL FEB. 28

Farmers and craftspeople made the American Revolution possible and shaped the growth of American democracy. Tennessee growers and crafters have always been—and continue to be—part of this process.

Make plans to join local practitioners and scholars on February 28th at 2pm at the East Tennessee History Center in Knoxville for a panel discussion exploring 250 years of the civic, social, and economic roles of craftspeople and growers in the creation and evolution of our nation.

Panelists will also discuss how these groups stand to shape the next chapter of American democracy. What and how will Tennesseans be crafting and growing in the future?

 

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By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils across the United States, its territories, and the District of Columbia in collaboration with local partners. Together, these programs explore 250 years of the nation’s cultural life and imagine its shared future. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as a complement to the 2026 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.