Lynn Perkinson & Darlene Smith

2016 Award of Distinction

Lynn Perkinson and Darlene Smith received the Award of Distinction for their exhibit. Lynn Perkinson and Darlene Smith combined their in-depth knowledge of local families with hours of research to produce an exhibit and program highlighting the history of black families and community life in McMinn County. The presentation discussed the tumultuous times they faced through the years and the important people and events that molded their lives and community.