From Museum Staff
The Work of Harriet Whitney Frishmuth
Early Life Frishmuth was born in 1880 in Philadelphia to a family of physicians. It is thought that this early […]
Genetic and morphological characterization of the freshwater mussel clubshell species complex (Pleurobema clava and Pleurobema oviforme) to inform conservation planning
Cheryl L. Morrison, Nathan A. Johnson, Jess W. Jones, Michael S. Eackles, Aaron W. Aunins, Daniel B. Fitzgerald, Eric M. […]

Reimagined Programming: Can You Dig it? Endures Through the Pandemic
The McClung’s annual celebration of International Archaeology Day, Can You Dig it? (CYDI), has been a programming staple for over […]
Japanese World War II “Good Luck” Flag Returned
In the Winter of 2020 the museum came across a yosegaki hinomaru, also known as a Japanese good-luck flag, […]
Renewed cases featuring African & Oceanic Culture
Earlier this year, we posted about updates we were making to our Decorative Arts gallery. We have been continuing that […]
#InTheField: Lab Work is Never Done
A few days ago Gerry Dinkins, our Curator of Malacology & Natural History, welcomed two researchers from East Tennessee State […]
#IntheField: Fall Reflections of the River
Our Curator of Malacology, Gerry Dinkins, is back with more notes from the field. Here is how a malacologist spends […]
Museum at Home: Little Libraries
Before COVID-19, the museum would regularly work with assisted living homes, senior centers, and other similar residencies to welcome […]
#IntheField: Scorpion in Alabama
While most of his time is spent studying freshwater mussels, the McClung’s Curator of Malacology, Gerry Dinkins, can also be […]
#SendAPostcard Project
During this time of physical distancing and closed doors, we wanted to provide a way for people to connect with […]