Welcome

The Jefferson County Historical Society  (JCHS) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and safekeeping of the county’s historical structures, documents, artifacts, and heritage. The Society, a continuation of the Restore Our Courthouse and Restore Our County (ROC) efforts, began in 1978 when Restore Our Courthouse as formed by local citizens to save the Jefferson County Courthouse from being destroyed and replaced by a modern building.

For over 40 years, JCHS members and county citizens have worked to ensure that the unique history of the people, places, and events in our county are not lost. It is through the work of people like you that the history of our area from its earliest beginning through today is being preserved for future generations.

Announcements

  • Meeting Announcement

    On Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 pm, Joe Purser will present a talk about “The Civil War in East Tennessee and its Effects on its People” at the First United Methodist Church in Dandridge, located at 121 East Meeting Street. Mr. Purser is an entertaining and informative speaker and through this presentation, we will understand more about the experiences of the civilians at home during that difficult time and in this divided state. Everyone is welcome to attend.

  • Membership / Board Meetings

    Our quarterly membership meetings are held the 3rd Thursday in January, April, July, and October and is open for all to attend.

     

    Our Board meets 4 times a year at the Shepard's Inn, located in Dandridge. Meetings begin at 2pm. 

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