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Discovery Park of America Opens “The Fascinating World of Murray Hudson’s Globes and Maps”
Discovery Park of America Opens “The Fascinating World of Murray Hudson’s Globes and Maps” Now on display at Discovery Park of America is an exhibit that shines a spotlight on one of the most unique collections of globes and maps in the world. On Friday, several of the museum’s visitors got a one-of-a-kind tour of “The Fascinating
Finding Tennessee’s John Haywood: The Story Continues
Finding Tennessee’s John Haywood: The Story Continues Jeff Sellers, director of education and community engagement at the Tennessee State Museum and vice president of the Nashville City Cemetery Association, shared with us in a recent episode of “Reelfoot Forward” the story of the hunt for the grave of “the Father of Tennessee History,” John Haywood.
John Parr Joins Discovery Park of America as Director of the Wildlife Department
John Parr Joins Discovery Park of America as Director of the Wildlife Department Union City, Tenn. – John Parr has begun serving Discovery Park in the role of director of the wildlife department. John has been working part-time as a docent here at Discovery Park while working at Baptist Health Science University as a health science instructor.
Never-before-seen Exhibit of Rare Collection of Globes and Maps Opens at Discovery Park on Dec. 2, 2021
Never-before-seen Exhibit of Rare Collection of Globes and Maps Opens at Discovery Park on Dec. 2, 2021 Union City, Tenn. –Discovery Park of America released details today about the upcoming temporary exhibit premiering at the museum and heritage park that will shine a spotlight on one of the most unique collections of globes and maps
Discovery Park Marks Employee Milestones
Discovery Park Marks Employee Milestones On Oct. 7, Discovery Park of America recognized employees who have celebrated five and ten-year anniversaries with the museum and heritage park. Two members of the staff, Polly Brasher, senior director of education, and Jennifer Wildes, senior director of exhibits and collections, celebrated ten years with Discovery Park. While the
Earth Science Week Celebration to Feature Special Guests
Earth Science Week Celebration to Feature Special Guests On Oct. 16, we will be exploring the exciting world of Earth and Environmental Science. From fossils to game shows to stories from a storm chaser, there will be something for the whole family to enjoy. Guests will not want to miss a feature panel on "Climate
Discovery Park to Participate in West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center’s Bicentennial Heritage Festival
Discovery Park to Participate in West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center’s Bicentennial Heritage Festival Discovery Park of America will be part of the upcoming Bicentennial Heritage Festival presented by the University of Tennessee’s West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center on Sat., Oct. 9, 2021. Scott Williams, Discovery Park’s president and CEO, will be making a presentation on
Discovery Park of America Adds Walk-thru Experience to its Popular ‘Let it Glow’ Drive-thru Light Show
Discovery Park of America Adds Walk-thru Experience to its Popular ‘Let it Glow’ Drive-thru Light Show Need to add a little holiday magic to your schedule? We are excited to announce that we will be adding a walk-thru experience to our popular “Let it Glow” Christmas drive-thru light show for the 2021 holiday season. Opening
Discovery Park of America Adds Walk-thru Experience to its Popular ‘Let it Glow’ Drive-thru Light Show
Discovery Park of America Adds Walk-thru Experience to its Popular ‘Let it Glow’ Drive-thru Light Show Union City, Tenn.— Discovery Park of America, the museum and heritage park in Union City, Tennessee, is adding a walk-thru experience to its popular “Let it Glow” Christmas drive-thru light show for the 2021 holiday season. “Let it Glow” is
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