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Historians in Training Jr. Archivist Summer Camp at Tennessee State Library & Archives Brings History to Life June 9th - 13th
The Tennessee State Library & Archives is once again bringing history to life for all 8 to 12-year-old students as part of its annual Historians in Training: Junior Archivist Summer Camp, June 9-13, 2025.“Historians in Training is an affordable, summertime opportunity for students to learn more about Tennessee history,” said Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “This is one of the Library & Archives’ favorite events every year, and we are excited to offer a fun learning environment for this year’s campers!”The week-long adventure runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the cost to attend is $125 per camper, with an additional charge of $10 for before and aftercare, respectively. Campers will explore historical topics and people while learning how archivists care for and protect historical documents. Attendees will also experience a series of hands-on activities, games, and field trips to nearby local historical sites.The full-day summer camp, presented by the Library & Archives Education Outreach team, will take place at the Library & Archives, located on the northeast corner of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park at 1001 Rep. John Lewis Way N., in Nashville.Parents can register their children for camp by visiting https://sos.tn.gov/tsla/summercamp.The Library & Archives, a division of the Department of State, is the state of Tennessee’s premier genealogical research facility. It collects and preserves books, journals, maps, photographs, records, and other documents of historical and reference value focusing on Tennessee and its citizens. The Library & Archives is also home to many irreplaceable historical documents, including Tennessee's three Constitutions.
Tennessee Secretary of State’s Office Provides Critical Programs During Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Year-Round
To coincide with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Secretary of State Tre Hargett today reminded Tennesseans of two critical programs available through his office — the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program and Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking — that continue to provide resources to combat heinous criminal activity. “Our office is committed to supporting victims of horrific crimes, including domestic abuse, stalking, human trafficking, and other offenses through Safe at Home and Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking,” said Secretary Hargett. “We want Tennesseans to know these lifesaving resources are available to survivors and their families during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and throughout the year.” Launched in 2019, the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality program prevents abusers from locating victims through public records. This program provides approved applicants with a substitute address for legal purposes — including voter registration, driver’s licenses, and other government services — at no cost. Anyone in a program participant’s household can use this substitute address — including children. Since its launch, Safe at Home has served 1,400 participants, of which 931 remain active. Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking is designed to engage businesses and their employees against the second-fastest-growing criminal enterprise in our country — human trafficking. The program provides businesses and employees with no-cost, in-person, or virtual training opportunities. Trainings typically lasts one hour, and these opportunities are designed to integrate seamlessly into an organization’s schedule. Since its launch in 2024, more than 300 Tennessee businesses have become official Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking partners.Additional information about the Safe at Home program — including participant eligibility and how to become a partner agency — can be found at SafeatHomeTN.comTo sign up for Tennessee Businesses Against Trafficking, please visit https://tbat.tnsos.gov.