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Sycamore Shoals State Park: A Shoemakers Work
Friday August 13 th
10:30 a.m. “A Shoemakers Work” –There were not any Nikes during the 18 th century but say
hello to buckles! Slade Nakoff will be demonstrating and describing the everyday work of a
cobbler during the 18 th century as he begins work on a pair of colonial shoes. This event will be
held inside the fort. Duration: 30 minutes.
2:00 p.m. “Evolution of firearms” –Take a look though time and see the type of guns that
the pilgrims carry to those used in the civil war. Join Matthew Simerly as he explains how
firearms change over time from Jamestown to Gettysburg. See a live musket fire in real life,
learn how these tools for hunting and war work, and the history behind them. Meet on the deck
outside of the visitor center. Duration 20 minutes.
