English Country Dancing

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park along with Friends of Sycamore Shoals, introduces their newest organization, The Sabine Hill Social Society
 
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park announces a new way to enjoy & learn more about our history in the Elizabethton area. In connection with Sabine Hill our newest property, the Sabine Hill Social Society is a group of dedicated volunteers who focus on helping the park with educational events, social activities, and early 19^th century period clothing assistance representing the Federalist period of time in America (1790-1820).  Not to mention enjoying social time with our park guests and other ‘social society’ members!
 
This fledgling group has big plans and is excited about sharing the stories and lifestyles of families that lived at Sabine Hill and throughout our region in the early 19^th century, including dances, teas, and special lectures.
 
If you are interested in becoming a member of this organization, all you need to do is join Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.  Online information can be found at www.friendsofsycamoreshoals.org or in the lobby.
Upcoming Sabine Hill Social Society events:
Sycamore Shoals Lecture Series and English Country Dance lessons
Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 5 pm at the Gathering Place in the park visitors Center
Join us for an informative talk presented by John Parrish who will be sharing the history of Sabine Hill for the first half of the meeting.  Following his presentation we will be teaching and practicing English County dance steps.  There is no charge for this event.
 English Country Dancing with special guest instructor Bob Thompson
Saturday, May 13 from 1 to 5 pm
Please join us in the Pine Room at the Wellness Center behind Sycamore Shoals Hospital for an afternoon of dance instruction.  Mr. Thompson will focus on 4 primary dance routines from the period. Light refreshments served.
Fee: $7.00 at the door $6.00 for members of the Friends Group of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.
English Country Dancing with special guest instructor Bob Thompson
Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 5 pm
Guest dance instructor Bob Thompson returns to continues his May class and leads the group in English Country dancing focusing on 4 primary dance routines from the period. Light refreshment served. Location to be announced.
Fee : $7.00 at the table  $6.00 for members of the Friends Group of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.