“The Noblest Art: A Local History of the Circus” and “A Tale of Three Houses”

The Heritage Alliance to host reception at the Jonesborough & Washington County History Museum

The Heritage Alliance will host a special reception on Thursday, September 23 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for their current exhibits “The Noblest Art: A Local History of the Circus” and “A Tale of Three Houses” at the Jonesborough & Washington County History Museum located inside the Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street. The community is invited for history, games and a chance to give feedback for the museum.

“A county museum is where a community gets to tell its story. Please come and visit the museum and share your ideas with us! Also, join us on September 23 for a special evening full of fun and history. You might even have a chance to win a cool prize in one of our circus themed games,” Heritage Alliance Executive Director Anne Mason encourages.

Items currently on display include a beautiful, early 1900s Crazy Quilt from the Wassom family, several items discovered underground at the Embree House and the clock that used to keep time in the 1847 Washington County Courthouse.

The Jonesborough & Washington County History Museum has been located in the Jonesborough Visitors Center since the 1980s. It has had several changes overtime, but some aspects have not changed since the museum was built over thirty years ago. The Heritage Alliance maintains the museum, and wants to hear from the public as they work to make improvements to the space. The Heritage Alliance hosts temporary exhibits every year, and are excited to showcase the new exhibit about the circus in Washington County as well as their preservation exhibit that focuses on the historical Embree, Kyker and Wassom Houses in Telford, TN.

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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.

About the Town of Jonesborough: A unique 18th century town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, Jonesborough’s natural beauty, charming architecture, and storytelling heritage have attracted visitors worldwide. Stay a day, a week or forever, and create your own stories in beautiful Historic Jonesborough. Visit www.jonesborough.com for more information.