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History Happy Hour
June 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
History Happy Hour kicks off Summer with Mountain Dew Presentation at Chester Inn Museum
The Chester Inn State Historic Site & Museum will kick off summer with a look at a well-known beverage with regional ties: Mountain Dew. Join speaker Spenser Brenner on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. for his presentation: “It’ll Tickle Your Innards: The History and Origins of Mountain Dew.” This program takes place in the board room of the Chester Inn State Historic Site & Museum.
In this presentation Brenner, exhibition coordinator at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum, will dive into the history of the soda, its complicated and debated origins and its cultural impact on the region. Utilizing research from the Reece Museum’s vast collection of Mountain Dew artifacts, Brenner will highlight the many people and places involved in the creation of today’s fourth most popular carbonated soft drink in the world. A live stream will also be available on the Chester Inn Museum’s Facebook page. The program is free and open to the public.
History Happy Hour is a monthly speaker series that usually runs on the third Thursday each month from April through October. Be sure to follow the Chester Inn on Facebook for updates on programs, exhibits and events including this year’s History Happy Hour schedule.
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About the Heritage Alliance: The Heritage Alliance is dedicated to the preservation of the architectural, historical, and cultural heritage of this region and to providing educational experiences related to history and heritage for a wide range of audiences. For more information, visit heritageall.org or call 423.753.9580.
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