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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
Elizabethton, TN 37643 United States Get Directions
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Knot A Problem
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesKnot A Problem Tuesday, November 11 2:00 PM Cost: Free Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 10 participants Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots helpful for camping, hiking, and general utility in a thousand different applications. Learn what makes a knot functional, the most versatile knots Ranger Taylor uses
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Making Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesFriday, November 14 6:00 PM Cost: $10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 15 participants Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a demonstration of how to make charcloth, a vital piece of kit for your flint & steel fire kit! Charcloth is quick and easy to make and was a very common material on the
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Historic Night Hike
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesHistoric Night Hike Saturday, November 15 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Cost: $10 Adult \ $8 Ages 12-17 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 25 participants Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a flickering lantern-lit historic hike in the dark. Hear stories of the Watauga settlement that called this valley home in the 1770s and
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Clothing and Culture on the Frontier
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesClothing and Culture on the Frontier Sunday, November 16 3:30 PM Cost: Free Join Ranger Jason Davis to discover the types of clothing worn on the frontier by both the native Cherokee and the European settlers. How are they similar to today? What functions did they serve? Why were certain colors chosen? We’ll explore all
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Old Time Music Jam
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesOld Time Music Jam Sunday, November 23 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Enjoy a mix of old time and traditional folk, Celtic and gospel music. Acoustic instruments such as fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer (both kinds), autoharp, feet (no taps) are welcome. All who are interested in playing, learning about, or listening
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Flint and Steel Fire Starting Demo
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesFlint and Steel Fire Starting Demo Sunday, November 23 3:30 PM Cost: Free How would you make a fire without the modern conveniences of a lighter or matches? Join Ranger Jason Davis on the back porch of the Visitor Center to discover the fundamental 18th century skill of flint and steel fire starting.
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Smores & Stories
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesTuesday, November 25 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: $20 Adult \ $10 Ages 7-17 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 30 participants Join Ranger Taylor for an exciting evening of campfire stories and S'Mores! Build your own snack and roast it over the fire while Taylor tells true (embellished?) stories local to our Appalachian
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After Thanksgiving Day Hike
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesAfter Thanksgiving Day Hike* Friday, November 28 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Cost: Free Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join park interpretive staff for a special guided walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance to the
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Overmountain Christmas Open House
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesOvermountain Christmas Open House Saturday, November 29 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us at the park Visitors Center for a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy historically dressed carolers, Christmas stories, a craft project the whole family can participate in, and more. Shop with local artisans and makers and visit our gift shop and bookstore to
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Christmas at the Carter Mansion – Candlelight Tours
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesChristmas at the Carter Mansion – Candlelight Tours Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6 6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00, & 8:20 PM Cost: Adults - $14.00; Ages 12 and Under - $10.00 Max: 12 per tour Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Registration Opens November 1 st Tennessee’s oldest frame-house takes on a special
