150 Years | Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial
Looking Back
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The "Looking Back" initiative lets you preserve your Civil War memorabilia-and share it with the world at the same time. The Tennessee State Library and Archives is digitally preserving Civil War photos and memorabilia to create a permanent, public archive online. The new initiative, called "Looking Back: The Civil War in Tennessee," will provide Tennesseans the opportunity to have their Civil War manuscripts, artifacts and photographs digitally copied in locations convenient to their homes.
Upcoming Events
October 27, 2011
Erwin Town Hall, 211 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 4pm - 8pm
November 16-17, 2011
Athens, TN TBD
December 5, 2011
McKenzie, Tennessee 10:30am - 2:30pm
To make an appointment to have your Civil War manuscripts and artifacts preserved digitally please click here and fill out the appointment forms.
Online Archives
In an effort to promote public interest in the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Tennessee, these digital files will then become accessible to the public as part of the TSLA's online archives, while the items themselves remain with their current owners.
In return for sharing images of their memorabilia with the public, citizens will receive free digitization services, copies of the images, and the opportunity to have their Civil War-related items preserved for future generations.
The TSLA staff, with the cooperation of local archivists and librarians, will also provide guidance on basic conservation techniques at each location they visit.
Additional information on the project, including a schedule of upcoming events and locations, is available at tn.gov/tsla/cwtn/events.htm or by contacting Jami Awalt at (615) 253-3470 or at civilwar.tsla@tn.gov.
Tennessee project gallery & More event photos from the community
