The Maples History Center produces a variety of videos focusing on local history and culture. We have arranged them in various collections below.

The 4-part series “Happy 225th Birthday, Tennessee” debuted in 2021 to mark Tennessee admission into the United States as a state.

Our other videos are arranged in the following collections. Please follow the links to each collection’s page.

A short video sharing the beginnings of Tennessee statehood. The first in a multi-part mine series about the land and people of Tennessee.
Part 2 of the TN225 series commemorating 225 years of Tennessee statehood featuring compatriots of John Sevier.
The third installment celebrating Tennessee’s history.
Recorded during the 2nd Annual Sevier County Heritage Day by Lew Bolton featuring John Sevier reenactor, Bob Jones.
Hear more about how Samuel Newell played a role in Tennessee’s statehood.