FIELD TRIPS
UCDA schedules at least three field trips or special programs a year related to significant regional cultural and historic events. Participants carpool and typically stop for lunch before returning home.
Beth El Center of the Jewish Congregation of Oak Ridge
On March 20, 2025 UCDA members and friends met with Rabbi Ahuvah Lowenthal and president of the congregation, Jim Bogart, to learn abount the history of the synagogue and the Jewish faith. Afterwards they had lunch at the world-famous Big Ed's Pizza.
Coal Creek Miners' Museum
The Coal Creek Miners Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the coal mining industry in the region. Established to honor the miners and their contributions, the museum showcases artifacts, photographs, and personal stories that reflect the daily lives of those who worked in the mines.
Beck Cultural Exchange Center
Several UCDA members traveled to the Beck Cultural Exchange Center in July, 2024. The Center located in Knoxville is both a museum and community center which honors and promotes the African American history and culture of East Tennessee.