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SUMMARY:Hands On! Discovery June Events
DESCRIPTION:About Hands On! Discovery Center\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHands On! Discovery Center is an all-ages science center that offers a guest experience that includes fun\, interactive programs and immersive\, STEM-based exhibits for the whole family as well as exhibits and information about the Gray Fossil Site\, an active fossil dig site dating back 5-million years.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Studio Programs- Wednesday\, June 2nd – Wednesday\, June 30th\nStop by the Art Studio for a Frank Lloyd Wright architecture inspired collage\, Van Gogh inspired oil pastel sunflowers\, Monet inspired water lilies papercraft\, and make your own M.C. Escher inspired tessellations. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Stop by and get creative! Free with paid general admission.\n\nRhinos in the Paleo Hall- Wednesday\, June 2nd – Wednesday\, June 30th\nDiscover more about the new species of rhinos found at Gray Fossil Site and color your own rhino coloring page. All activities are self-guided. Free with paid general admission.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisitation Guidelines\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn an effort to keep our visitors safe\, masks are strongly encouraged for adults and children over age 4 who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.\n\nTickets may be purchased in advance at https://visithandson.org/tickets or purchased at the time of your visit.\n\nTo read about our current safety protocols visit https://visithandson.org/play-wellness-guidelines/
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/hands-on-discovery-june-events/
LOCATION:Hands On! Discovery Center\, 1212 Suncrest Drive\, Gray\, TN\, 37615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: Seasonal Interpreter Programs
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park \nHistory at Home Seasonal Interpretive Programs \nwith Slade Nakoff & Matthew Simerly\, June 16 – June 27. \n*** COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Face masks are optional on park grounds and inside park facilities. Social distancing of 6 feet is recommended. The park visitors center closes Mon. – Sat. between the hours of 11:00 and 12:00 for cleaning and disinfecting. Restrooms may close periodically for additional cleaning. *** \nIf program registration is required\, please visit www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals \n  \nWednesday\, June 16 \n10:30 a.m. “The Art of Engraving” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates how engraving would have been done during the 18th century as well as a few modern adaptations. Meet in the visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes. \n2:00 p.m. “Inkle loom weaving” –See how to use an inkle loom to weave a sash. Learn how early settlers weaved on the frontier as seasonal interpretive ranger Matthew Simerly demonstrates and explains why weaving is an important skill for people in the 18th century to the present day. Learn how to weave for a hobby or as a craft project inside of the visitor center. Duration 30 minutes. \n  \nThursday\, June 17 \n10:30 a.m. “Chat with a longhunter” –Meet and talk with a longhunter as he tells why he would risk life and limb beyond the frontier hunting for over a year at a time. Hear as he explains what he does day-to-day and the dangers that he faces. Learn how the longhunters opened up the lands beyond the Appalachian Mountains for settlers to follow in their footsteps. Presented by Matthew Simerly inside the fort. Duration 30 minutes. \n2:00 p.m. “A Shoemakers Work” –There were not any Nikes during the 18th century but say hello to buckles! Slade Nakoff will be demonstrating and describing the everyday work of a cobbler during the 18th century as he begins work on a pair of colonial shoes. This event will be held inside the fort. Duration: 30 minutes. \n  \nFriday\, June 18 \n10:30 p.m. “The Dye Pot” –Up until recent times most colors were created using natural substances. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates how local plant species can be used to create various colors of dye. This event will be held inside fort Watauga. Duration: 30 minutes. \n2:00 pm. “Flint and steel fire starting” –Learn how to start a fire with flint and steel -great for backpackers and hikers. Join seasonal interpretive ranger Matthew Simerly as he shows you how to make a fire quickly and easily. Matthew will show you where to find fire tinder in the woods and how to keep an ember alive until you can build a fire from it. Duration 30-45 minutes. \n  \nSaturday\, June 19 \n10:30 a.m. “Candle Dipping” –Having light in the dark is universal for all people from the past to the present\, rich or poor\, as we all like to be able to see after the sun goes down. Before people had electric lights\, candles were the main source of light. Join seasonal interpretive ranger Matthew Simerly in making candles. The program will take place inside the fort and is aimed for kids 6 to 12 but all are welcome to sign up. \n2:00 p.m. “Working Leather” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and discusses the leatherworking trade during the 18th century while creating a Scottish sporran fit for a Jacobite. Meet in the visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes \n  \nSunday\, June 20 \n10:30 a.m. “Fire starting” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates various ways of building fires as well as common practices during the 18th century. This event will be held inside Fort Watauga Duration: 30 minutes. \n2:00 p.m. “Rope making the fun way.” –There are a thousand- and one-ways rope can be used today from jumping rope to making a tent. In the 18th century\, the rope was just as important\, if not more so. Join Matthew Simerly in making your own jump rope out on the patio behind the visitor’s center. He will show you how people made rope back in the 1700s and help you make your own jump rope. This program is aimed at kids 6 to 12 but all are welcome to sign up. \n  \nWednesday\, June 23 \n10:30 a.m. “Flint and steel fire starting” –Learn how to start a fire with flint and steel – great for backpackers and hikers. Join seasonal interpretive ranger Matthew Simerly as he shows you how to make a fire quickly and easily. Matthew will show you where to find fire tinder in the woods and how to keep an ember a life till you can build a fire from it. Duration 30-45 minutes. \n2:00 p.m. “Music of the 18th Century” –Join Slade Nakoff in a journey throughout the 18th century\, meandering through songs that were typical of the 18th century musical taste. Meet at the visitor’s center. Duration: 25 minutes. \n  \nThursday\, June 24 \n10:30 a.m. “The Everyday Apprentice” –The role of an apprentice during the 18th century was a hard one. Slade Nakoff will be describing the everyday life of an apprentice and their trials and tribulations. Meet in the visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes. \n2:00 p.m. “Rope making the fun way.” – There are a thousand- and one-ways rope can be used today from jumping rope to making a tent. In the 18th century rope was just as important\, if not more so. Join Matthew Simerly in making your own jump rope out on the patio behind the visitor’s center. He will show you how people made rope back in the 1700s and help you make your own jump rope. This program is aimed at kids 6 to 12 but all are welcome to sign up. \n  \nFriday\, June 25 \n10:30 a.m. “Candle Dipping” – Having light in the dark is universal for all people from the past to the present\, rich or poor\, as we all like to be able to see after the sun goes down. Before people had electric lights\, candles were the main source of light. Join seasonal interpretive ranger Matthew Simerly in making candles. The program will take place inside the fort and is aimed at kids 6 to 12 but all are welcome to sign up. \n2:00 p.m. “A Shoemakers Work” –During the 18th century shoes were a process to make. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and describes the everyday work of a cobbler during the 18th century while he continues work on a pair of colonial shoes. This event will be held inside the fort. Duration: 30 minutes. \n  \nSaturday\, June 26 \n10:30 p.m. “The Colonial Gunsmith” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and describes the work of a gunsmith during the 18th century along with the methods of the trade. Meet in the visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes. \n2:00 pm. “Inkle loom weaving” – See how to use an inkle loom to weave a sash. Learn how early settlers weaved on the frontier as seasonal interpretive ranger Matthew Simerly demonstrates and explains why weaving is an important skill for people in the 18th century to the present day. Learn how to weave for a hobby or as a craft project inside of the visitor center. Duration 30 minutes. \n  \nSunday\, June 27 \n10:30 a.m. “Chat with a longhunter” – Meet and talk with a longhunter as he tells why he would risk life and limb beyond the frontier hunting for over a year at a time. Hear as he explains what he does day-to-day and the dangers that he faces. Learn how the longhunters opened up the lands beyond the Appalachian Mountains for settlers to follow in their footsteps. Presented by Matthew Simerly inside the fort. Duration 30 minutes. \n2:00 p.m. “Firearms of the 18th century” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates how firearms of the 18th century function as well as describe their construction. Meet in the visitor’s center. Duration: 20 minutes. \n 
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-state-historic-park-seasonal-interpreter-programs-2/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Warriors’ Path State Park Summer Activities
DESCRIPTION:It’s a busy\, exciting summer at Warriors’ Path State Park. And “Summer In The Park” activities are a special part of the excitement. We hope to see you here at YOUR State Park soon\, so you can enjoy all the summertime discovery. \n\n\n\nDuring the week of June 22\, you and your family can meet feathered hunters\, share ghost tales\, explore habitats\, try natural crafts\, and much more. And it’s all free! Below you will find the detailed schedule for the week of 6/22-28.\n\nTUESDAY\, JUNE 22\n\n10:00 AM RIVERBANK WALK -This green river valley has seen generations of travelers. This morning\, we’ll travel together\, and search for signs of the wildlife and the people who came before us. Meet at the main bath house.\n\n1:00 PM BEAD CRAFT – Create your own beaded necklace or bracelet. We’ll bring the beads\, you supply the patient fingers! Meet at the main bath house.\n\n4:00 PM EVENING STROLL – Let’s wake up our senses to evening in the forest. Meet at the main bath house for a short\, refreshing hike.\n\n5:30 PM PINE CONE BIRD FEEDERS – Let’s make a snack for our feathered friends! Meet at the main bath house\, and you’ll be able to bring back home your own little bird feeder.\n\n7:00 PM TREE TOOLS – How big is that tree? How old is it? What wildlife could be hiding in it? Come see and try out some of the tools that foresters use to study and protect our native trees. Meet at the Open Air Chapel\, or main bath house if it is raining.\n\n9:00 PM FOREST TREES – Take a “hike” from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a “tour” of our nearby forest habitats using words and pictures. After the slide show\, we’ll share a demonstration of how to identify our local trees. Meet at the Open Air Chapel\, or pool entrance if it is raining.\n\nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 23\n\n8:00 AM BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS – Come wake up to our feathered neighbors. Meet at the main bath house to begin a stroll through bird country! (The first 12 people to come get free doughnut & juice!)\n\n10:30 AM TREE TOUR – Trunk and branch\, leaf and root\, every part of a tree holds fascinating discoveries. Come take a short walk among our woody friends. Meet at the main bath house.\n\n12:30 PM LEAF ID BOOK – Leaves are a shade on a hot summer day. Leaves are the green carpet of the hills. Leaves are full of amazing stories! Let’s find out more about the names and stories of our green neighbors. Meet at the main bath house.\n\n 3:00 PM CRITTER PATHS – Be a critter detective! Find out what’s been wandering through the campground habitats. Meet at the camp store. NOTE: All activities meet in and near the park’s Main Campground unless otherwise specified.\n\n 5:00 PM NATURE GAMES – Don’t miss the natural fun – for the young or the young-atheart! Meet at the Open Air Chapel for some lively games about our natural world. If it’s raining\, meet at the main bath house.\n\n8:00 PM CAPTIVATING COYOTES – Let’s have a howling good time as we discover more about the “coy” coyote! Find out about coyote life stories and play a coyote game too. Meet at the Open Air Chapel! If it’s raining\, meet at the pool entrance.\n\n THURSDAY\, JUNE 24 \n\n9:00 AM WILDLIFE WALK – Let’s wander along the water’s edge and visit with the forest life. You never know who might be “at home” in these shoreline woods! Meet at the camp store.\n\n11:30 AM NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT – Do you have a sharp eye for nature? Discover the natural wonders around us and see if you can find all the items on the list! Meet at the Open Air Chapel.\n\n2:00 PM MAKE A FISH – You won’t need bait or a hook\, just your imagination and a little “fishy knowledge!” Meet at the Open Air Chapel to create your own watery friend. In case of rain\, meet at the main bath house.\n\n4:00 PM NOISY TOYS – How did the pioneer children make music or noise? Make your very own “musical” instrument with a few simple things from nature. Meet at the Open Air Chapel to create some “beautiful music.” In case of rain\, meet at the main bath house.\n\n7:00 PM BIRDS OF PREY – Meet some real live feathered hunters. Come to the Open Air Chapel and see “whooo…” is waiting for you. If it is raining\, meet at the main bath house.\n\n9:00 PM NIGHT SOUNDS – Nature is full of sounds when the sun goes down! Some seem eerie\, but there’s no need to be nervous. Come find out whose noise is whose. Meet at the Open Air Chapel for a short slide show of the creatures who “talk” in the night! (At the pool entrance if it is raining.)\n\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 25 \n\n1:00 PM INSECT ART – They’re more than just creepy crawlers. Take a closer look – insects have some amazing colors and patterns! Let’s use insects as “living models” for our art. Meet at the main bath house.\n\n4:00 PM NATIVE POTTERY – With a bit of clay and a bit of creativity\, we can create some authentic-looking pottery. Meet at the Open Air Chapel to learn this ancient skill. In case of rain\, meet at the main bath house.\n\n7:00 PM FIELD SWEEP – This green world at our feet is teeming with an amazing life. Help us “sweep up” some field discoveries. Meet at the campfire circle\, east end of the main campground.\n\n9:00 PM CAMPFIRE – What a perfect combination: A dark night\, a crackling fire\, and some local\, traditional ghost tales. Meet at the campfire circle\, east end of the main campground. If it is raining\, we’ll have an indoor “campfire” at the pool entrance.\n\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 26 \n\n10:00 AM NATURE DOODLES – How can we take our favorite nature scenes with us anywhere? By drawing them! Join us for some nature doodling fun at the Open Air Chapel (main bath house if it’s raining).\n\n12 NOON BUBBLES – Let’s make the air sparkle with bright bubbles. See who can make the biggest\, the longest-lasting or the most. Or just enjoy chasing them!! Meet at the Open Air Chapel\, or main bath house if it is raining.\n\n5:00 PM FOLK ART – Every corner of our earth has its own unique arts & crafts Come celebrate your home\, and discover more about the folk art of East Tennessee at the same time. Meet at the main bath house\, and bring your creativity.\n\n7:30 PM REDISCOVERING THE FOREST – Are people becoming nature-blind? Take an evening walk along the Lake Hollow trail to discover things you may haven’t noticed before\, and develop an appreciation of all the lesser-noticed aspects of the forest. We will meet at the Camp Store. Please bring water\, sturdy shoes\, and a curious mind!\n\nSUNDAY\, JUNE 27 \n\n9:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE – Enjoy a peaceful morning worship service at the Open Air Chapel\, or at the pool entrance if it is raining. Sponsored by the Colonial Heights Baptist Church.\n\nFor more information visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/warriors-path
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/warriors-path-state-park/
LOCATION:Warrior’s Path State Park\, 490 Hemlock Rd\, Kingsport\, TN\, 37663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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