Carlos Wilson and Pam W. Glaser will give an overview of 1,000 years of Cherokee history with an emphasis on the Trail of Tears and life among the tribes found in this area at an SDMHA history event on Saturday.
"Our speakers have many years experience working for local government, both City and County," organizers said. "Their efforts to preserve Native American history and establish local landmarks have been realized after participating in multiple projects, including work with the National Park Service. They will provide an overview of the museum's new Cherokee history exhibit and then will be available for questions." Talks start on the hour between 10 a.m. and noon.
SDMHA will also be at the Soddy-Daisy Fall Festival on Saturday. "Please look for our booth and come visit us," officials said. "This is sure to be a standout event for the local community and region."
For festival information, see http://www.keepsoddydaisybeautiful.org.
Beginning this fall, on the third Saturday of the month SDMHA will provide an in-depth look into life during the 1800s and 1900's through storytelling, lectures, tours and demonstrations. The Good Old Days Museum will be hosting "Saturday History Talks" so that guests can hear experts share local stories and folklore. Topics are centered on the Soddy, Daisy and Montlake area and historical events in this region. On Nov. 5 the annual Pioneer Day event will allow visitors a peak into frontier life along with multiple demonstrations and vendors on display at Poe's Tavern cabin.
"Located between the lake and mountains, the museum's home within the 1921 bank building in old Soddy is worth the trip on its own, but with these events, we hope to add a little more to the visitor's experience." SDMHA President Steve Smith said. "We feel there are plenty of reasons to come up and see us in Soddy-Daisy this fall."
The Good Old Days Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and is located at the corner of Depot Street and Wall Street at 11298 Wall St.
A donation of $5 for adults and $3 for kids is suggested (eight and under are free). SDMHA members are always welcome to visit the museum without a ticket or donation.
For membership or donation information, see http://www.soddydaisymuseum.com.