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Thanks to Generous Support, Discovery Park’s Canstruction Returns Bigger Than Ever
Thanks to Generous Support, Discovery Park’s Canstruction Returns Bigger Than Ever Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America will once again host Canstruction, an international charity competition where architects, engineers, contractors, teachers and the students they mentor compete to design and build giant structures made from full cans of food. Thanks to generous support
‘Once Upon a Pumpkin’ at Discovery Park to Feature an Enchanted World of Fairy Tales Made from Pumpkins, Hay Bales and Fall Flowers
‘Once Upon a Pumpkin’ at Discovery Park to Feature an Enchanted World of Fairy Tales Made from Pumpkins, Hay Bales and Fall Flowers Union City, Tenn. –Discovery Park of America has announced “Once Upon a Pumpkin” will be the theme for this year’s Pumpkin Village. Open during the month of October, “Once Upon a Pumpkin”
Cabin Conservation Project Begins at Discovery Park of America
Cabin Conservation Project Begins at Discovery Park of America Union City, Tenn. –During their celebration of David Crockett’s 235th birthday on Saturday, Discovery Park of America in Union City, Tenn., announced a project to restore a dozen structures in the museum and heritage park’s Settlement. When complete, the project that is being funded by the
David Crockett’s 235th Birthday Celebrated at Discovery Park with Programs, Music and Proclamation from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.
David Crockett’s 235th Birthday Celebrated at Discovery Park with Programs, Music and Proclamation from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. More than 1,000 guests attended Saturday’s celebration of the life and career of David Crockett at Discovery Park for the occasion of his 235th birthday on Aug. 17. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee sent a proclamation from the
Antique Tractor Show 2021
Antique Tractor Show 2021 This past weekend, hundreds of tractor enthusiasts from all over Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas and Mississippi loaded up their antique tractors to display at Discovery Park’s annual Antique Tractor Show. Over 200 tractors from various decades were showcased on the beautiful grounds of Discovery Park. Seeing the collectables from the early 1900s
Clare Saum Returns to Discovery Park of America as Director of Marketing
Clare Saum Returns to Discovery Park of America as Director of Marketing Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced Clare Saum, a former intern with the organization, has joined the leadership team as director of marketing. She is managing marketing, public relations and promotions for the museum and heritage park. Saum has
Union City, Tenn., Firefighters Invite Other Rescue Workers to Memorial Stair Climb at Discovery Park on the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Union City, Tenn., Firefighters Invite Other Rescue Workers to Memorial Stair Climb at Discovery Park on the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Union City, Tenn. –Local Union City firefighters will once again be partnering with Discovery Park of America to host the annual stair climb on Sat., Sept. 11, 2021, as a way
Discovery Park of America to Host Temporary Exhibit in Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Discovery Park of America to Host Temporary Exhibit in Commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Union City, Tenn. –Discovery Park of America will be one of the host locations for a temporary exhibit, “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World.” The exhibit recounts the events of September 11, 2001,
Discovery Park Opens Temporary Exhibit, “40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World: The Photography of Howard G. Buffett”
Discovery Park Opens Temporary Exhibit, “40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World: The Photography of Howard G. Buffett” Union City, Tenn. – On Wed., July 21, 2021, Discovery Park of America will open a new temporary exhibit, “40 CHANCES: Finding Hope in a Hungry World: The Photography of Howard G. Buffett” in the ATA
Debra Craig Joins Discovery Park of America as Director of Finance
Debra Craig Joins Discovery Park of America as Director of Finance Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced that Debra Craig, an experienced financial professional, has joined the organization’s leadership team as director of finance. She will manage the business-and finance-related functions of Discovery Park. Craig has a Bachelor of Science in
Discovery Park Announces David Crockett 235th Birthday Celebration on Aug. 14, 2021 Includes Free Admission for Residents of West Tennessee
Discovery Park Announces David Crockett 235th Birthday Celebration on Aug. 14, 2021 Includes Free Admission for Residents of West Tennessee Union City, Tenn. - Discovery Park of America has announced details for a celebration of the 235th birthday of David Crockett on Sat., Aug. 14, 2021. The folk hero, frontiersman, politician and Tennessee settler made his
Free Admission to Other Museums for Discovery Park of America Members
Free Admission to Other Museums for Discovery Park of America Members Union City, Tenn. – Discovery Park of America has announced two new partnerships that will provide Discovery Park members free or discounted admission to other museums around the country. Discovery Park is now a member of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)