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Tennessee freshwater pearls to debut at Smithsonian
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennessee’s freshwater pearls are among eight items representing the Volunteer State in the Smithsonian’s “America 250” exhibit.
WHO: Tennessee’s freshwater pearl representatives; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
WHAT: Freshwater pearls representing Tennessee are featured in the Smithsonian’s “America 250” exhibition.
WHEN: Jun 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM ET
WHERE: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
WHY: The exhibit commemorates America’s 250th anniversary.
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