Town of Jonesborough
June 2021
"Nancy" at Historic Embree Farm
In 1820, Elihu Embree published hisnewspaper The Emancipator on MainStreet, Jonesborough. The seven edition paper is the first publication dedicatedsolely to the cause of abolitionism. Embree passed away in December of 1820,and the paper died with him. Even though it was short-lived, The Emancipator had over 2,000subscribers and its reach went all the way to Boston and Philadelphia. In spiteof his abolitionist beliefs, Embree himself was an enslaver. Nancy was anenslaved woman owned by Elihu Embree, and her story will…
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Summer Supper at Embree House
The Heritage Alliance is excited to kick-off a new diningexperience in Jonesborough with its Summer Supper series. The suppers will takeplace from May-September on five different historic lawns. Summer Suppers is anexclusive series and seating is very limited. Tickets for Summer Suppers can bepurchased through the Town of Jonesborough’s ticketing website at jonesborough.com/tickets. The firstSummer Supper will take place on May 22nd at 6:00 pm at FebuaryHill, located at 102 W. College Street. Tickets for the event are $45.00 perperson. This…
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Picnicking with History
Get close withlocal history on Saturday, May 21st as the Heritage Alliance hosts“Picnicking with History” at the Embree House Historic Farm in Telford. Thisevent will include a tour of three, historic homes and a chance to have apicnic lunch on the grounds. Tickets include the tour, a special, periodappropriate tasty treat at each of the houses, and a boxed, picnic lunch fromMain Street Café.The tour willstart at the Embree House. Built in the 1790s by Seth Smith, this stone housewas…
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