Stewart County TN Historical Society (Dover)

Stewart County TN Historical Society (Dover) Our monthly meetings are on the 4th Tuesday, February - November, 6:00 pm at W.D. Sykes Museum.

This is the ONLY official page for the Stewart County TN Historical Society in Dover, Tennessee. Commenting and private messaging have been deactivated due to the number of people going off on hateful, political and/or religious rants. We ARE NOT a political or religious organization; and we focus on our local history and, from time to time, we also share history related information from outside of our local area. Please contact us via our email address: [email protected]

From February 1, 1929 Stewart County TimesNote: Tonsorial is a fancy word that describes the work of those who give shav...
02/12/2026

From February 1, 1929 Stewart County Times

Note: Tonsorial is a fancy word that describes the work of those who give shaves and haircuts.

Pony Express Recruitment Poster
02/11/2026

Pony Express Recruitment Poster

Our February 2026 Newsletter... Our first meeting for 2026 is Tuesday, February 24th, 6:00 pm, at W.D. Sykes Museum.
02/10/2026

Our February 2026 Newsletter...

Our first meeting for 2026 is Tuesday, February 24th, 6:00 pm, at W.D. Sykes Museum.

The first Tom & Jerry cartoon was released on this date in 1940.
02/10/2026

The first Tom & Jerry cartoon was released on this date in 1940.

On this day in 1964 the music world changed forever. An estimated 73 million Americans were watching The Beatles on the ...
02/09/2026

On this day in 1964 the music world changed forever. An estimated 73 million Americans were watching The Beatles on the wildly popular Ed Sullivan Show. In the first segment they performed the songs 'All My Loving', 'Till There Was You' and 'She Loves You'. In the second segment they performed 'I Saw Her Standing There' and 'I Want To Hold Your Hand'.

The Beatles appearance made it possible for other bands from England to come to the United States, which started the British Music Invasion.

Sources:
1. Information via https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/america-meets-the-beatles-on-the-ed-sullivan-show.
2. Additional information via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ed_Sullivan_Show.
3. Photos via https://images.google.com/.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 1860s Style Worship Service this morning at W.D. Sykes Museum.
02/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 1860s Style Worship Service this morning at W.D. Sykes Museum.

Laura Ingalls Wilder, famous author of the Little House book series, was born near Pepin, Wisconsin on February 7, 1867.
02/07/2026

Laura Ingalls Wilder, famous author of the Little House book series, was born near Pepin, Wisconsin on February 7, 1867.

February 6, 1894: The Bottle Opener was patented by American inventor William Painter.William Painter (November 20, 1838...
02/06/2026

February 6, 1894: The Bottle Opener was patented by American inventor William Painter.

William Painter (November 20, 1838 – July 15, 1906) was an American mechanical engineer, inventor and the founder of Crown Cork & Seal Company in Baltimore.

The TW Seay home in Indian Mound. Photo courtesy of William and Patricia Peacher.
02/06/2026

The TW Seay home in Indian Mound.

Photo courtesy of William and Patricia Peacher.

President Geraldine Sykes wanted a reminder posted about the 1860s Style Worship Service.Where: W.D. Sykes Museum 178 S...
02/04/2026

President Geraldine Sykes wanted a reminder posted about the 1860s Style Worship Service.

Where: W.D. Sykes Museum 178 Street Dover, Tennessee 37058
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Reverend Don E. Bailey will officiate the service.

The parking area in the rear of the building, off Cedar Street, is very slick with ice and snow so use extreme caution if you plan to attend.

The African-American Monument in Paris City Cemetery is a good place to sit and reflect.The monument was dedicated by th...
02/04/2026

The African-American Monument in Paris City Cemetery is a good place to sit and reflect.

The monument was dedicated by the city of Paris in 2006 to memorialize the unnamed former slaves and freedmen who are buried in this section of the cemetery in unmarked graves.

The granite obelisk stands in the center of a circular walk. The obelisk contains two etchings by Artist Jan Foster and a quote from Mordecai Johnson of Paris, who was the first African-American President of Howard University.

The monument stands near the historic Quinn Chapel AME Church.

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178 Church Street
Dover, TN
37058

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Stewart County Tennessee is laden with rivers, lakes and creeks, beautiful rolling hillsides and offers a unique experience rich in history dating from ancient Native American history to recent history. As a community we celebrate our accomplishments while we live in the now and focus on our future. Come visit with us in Stewart County... we'd love to have you.