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Treasured Tales The Heritage Alliance In 1966, Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act, providing matching funds to states for preservation planning. A small group of forward thinking individuals looked around and saw Jonesborough for the historic and architectural treasure that it was. With planning funds provided by the state, these individuals established the early civic and preservation organizations that saw to the restoration and preservation of the history of Tennessee’s oldest town. Today, these organizations have merged to form the Heritage Alliance, a regional organization dedicated to the preservation of the region’s architectural heritage, as well as the history and oral tradition of our area. heritageall.org Preservation field services provided by the Heritage Alliance are assisted by a Partners in the Field challenge grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation The organization, a local partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, works to educate the community through the development of innovative museum spaces, experiential learning, and technical preservation expertise. The Heritage Alliance offers a variety of resources throughout Jonesborough, including museum space in the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center and in the ground floor of the Chester Inn State Historic Site. Recently, the organization has worked with the State of Tennessee to restore and showcase the Christopher Taylor Log Home, also a state historic site, which was moved from its original location outside of town in the 1970s. The Christopher Taylor site, and the entire downtown historic district, provide a tangible representation of the rich history and heritage that the organization seeks to maintain for future generations. Go back to the days of yesteryear and connect with the artifacts and the importance of preservation with programs and museums offered by The Heritage Alliance. Oak Hill School has been fully restored to appear as it did in the 1890s. Oak Hill School Oak Hill School was built in 1886 to serve the community of Knob Creek, (now part of North Johnson City). The building served local residents as a school and center for community events until the school was closed in the 1950s. The property owners approached the Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum about saving the structure from destruction by relocating it to Jonesborough. In 1996, the school building was moved to Jonesborough and placed behind the Visitors Center. Oak Hill School was lovingly restored to its 1890s luster. From collecting the oral histories of living alumni to using paint analysis to find the original wall color, every effort was made to ensure that those who enter the doors today can see what the students in Knob Creek would have seen over a century ago. Today the building houses a living history program for reserved groups of 12 or more. Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, History, Geography, and even the pledge, (in its original 1892 form) are featured curricula in this authentic, historically based day in the life of a rural school student in 1892–1893. For unscheduled short tours, call the Heritage Alliance staff at 423-753-9580 or visit us in our office located directly in front of Oak Hill School. Museum & Archives The Jonesborough/Washington County History Museum and the Chester Inn Museum collect artifacts, documents and photographs to help tell the stories of the land and people who formed “the mother of Tennessee.” Our collection of artifacts, newspapers and other objects focuses on the social, cultural and economic history of Jonesborough and Washington County, creating a fascinating historical record of the region. Our extensive photographic collection spans the period from 1850 through the 1980s and features a number of photographs from early Jonesborough photographers L.M. Keen and O. L. Hensley. Historic Chester Inn Photo: Mountain Photographics Inc. 12 2014–2015 Jonesborough Visitors Guide
We invite you to visit our museum located in the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center. Coming soon, please visit our new Main Street exhibits in the ground floor of the historic Chester Inn. Free admission for the museums, minimal fee for programs, and donations are always welcome! For more information about The Heritage Alliance visit heritageall.org or to schedule your group please call The Heritage Alliance at 423-753-9580, Monday–Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Jonesborough Dance Society Everyone is welcome to dance the night away (experience or partner not necessary) on the first and third Saturdays of every month. Located at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, the dances feature different live music and a caller, who will teach the dances, calls and steps in an alcohol– free and smoke–free atmosphere. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing for a night of family– oriented dancing fun! The Historic Jonesborough Dance Society was chartered in the fall of 2005 as a non-profit, educational organization to promote a better understanding and appreciation of American folk dancing, its music, its history and related folklore. HJDS is an all–volunteer group affiliate of the Country Dance and Song Society. For more information please visit historicjonesboroughdancesociety.com. Early Visions of Commerce Main Street stores have been the heart and soul of Jonesborough since the 1800s. The history of Main Street is as fascinatingly diverse as their merchandise. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Main Street symbolized the town’s spirit, wealth, and expansion. The stores could be much more than businesses. They were where shoppers could listen to concerts, see fashion shows and art exhibits, learn golf or bridge, pay electric bills, and plan vacations. Jonesborough shoe shop, circa 1898. Today, Main Street shops have stories that encompass many themes: the rise of decorative design, rediscovering Celtic roots, traveling abroad, being a kid in a nostalgic candy store, appreciating contemporary art, or learning the fundamentals of quilt design. Children can accompany their mothers downtown for a day of shopping and lunch in the ice cream parlor. The warm and inviting personality of Jonesborough can always be read in its wide assortment of shops. Now, as always before, service and style thrives in the Historic Main Street shops of Jonesborough. Stories of The Lollipop Shop Welcome to The Lollipop Shop , the fun and whimsical store for kids of all ages. Whether you are in the mood for some delicious sweets from today or a nostalgic taste of yesteryear, we are sure to have something that will bring a smile to your face! Our large selection of retro toys, pedal cars, stuffed animals, and novelties are sure to bring back fond memories as well as create fun new ones! The Lollipop Shop is also the home of Stuff-A-Buddy , where you can stuff your own animal at the talking tree. Call 423-913-2663 to reserve your party, or visit thelollipopshop.net today Franchises available Shoppers’ Delights © Bryan Allen Photography Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee • historicjonesborough.com 13
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