# Event Details - **Event Name**: Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Jeff Sellers, Director of Education & Public Programs, will share the often overlooked histories of the individuals who built the Capitol.About this EventDuring the initial phase of construction from 1845 to 1846, enslaved laborers were responsible for clearing the site, preparing the foundation, and excavating the basement of the Tennessee State Capitol. Their work continued in 1848 at the nearby stone quarry, where they cut the massive limestone blocks that would form the Capitol’s walls and columns.In this Lunch & Learn program, Jeff Sellers, Director of Education & Public Programs, will share the often overlooked histories of the individuals who built the Capitol. His presentation will highlight the contributions of George Dardis, a free African American porter employed at the Capitol during its construction. Featured in the Tennessee Voices, American Stories exhibit, Dardis authored one of the earliest published descriptions of the Capitol, documenting many of its original architectural features and providing invaluable insight into its early years.This Lunch and Learn event is in-person in the Museum’s Digital Learning Center at 12:00. The lunch and learn will be recorded and uploaded to TNMuseum.org/Videos. If you have any questions, please email Public.Programs@tn.gov. Boxed lunches made by Apple Spice Nashville are available for purchase for $12.24 to enjoy during the event. The lunches will include a sandwich, chips, and a cookie. Lunch orders must be placed by noon on Tuesday August 18, 2026. Please order your boxed lunch on the ticket registration page. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nashville/stories-in-stone-african-american-contributions-to-the-construction-of-the/100001991778099914 - **Event Categories**: fitness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Tennessee State Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 13.58, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: nashville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Tennessee State Museum - **lat**: 36.1725085 - **long**: -86.79015290000001 - **full address**: Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd, nashville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/38bd6122bdb85dbb73f7a8382cd8b138339d11310a183a8d2d89275b3e689397-rimg-w1200-h628-dceeebd7-gmir.jpg?v=1781733112 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the being held? - **A:** Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa Parks Blvd, nashville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the? - **A:** Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the is organized by Tennessee State Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Stories in Stone: African American Contributions to the Construction of the is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in nashville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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