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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: History at Home
Carter Mansion Guided Tour Tuesday – Saturday, August 1 - 5 10:00 am Tuesday – Saturday, August 8 - 12 12:30 pm Cost: Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 - $5.00; Ages 6 and under Free Tax included Max:12 per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Seasonal Interpreter Andrea Price for a tour of |
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The Defense of Fort Watauga Saturday, August 5 10:00 am Admission: $6.00: Tax included Max: 25 Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals In the summer of 1776, three hundred Cherokee warriors laid siege to Fort Watauga where 200 local settlers had sought refuge. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart for a detailed recounting of the siege. |
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The Heritage Alliance is hosting a Summer Social in the Old Jonesborough Cemetery on Saturday, August 12th from 6:00-8:00 pm. “It used to be a common thing for families and friends to gather in the cemetery and picnic, share stories of their loved ones, and relax,” shares Executive Director Anne Mason. “There was nothing odd about |
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Sycamore Shoals State Park: History at Home
History at Home Seasonal Interpretive Programs With Andrea Price & Slade Nakoff August 15th – August 26th Thursday, August 17 10:00 a.m. “Colonial Music” - Join Andrea Price as she plays some popular tunes to come from the Colonial Period on her banjo. Popular songs include “Yankee Doodle”, “Alouette”, and more. Meet at the park |
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Join the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum on August 17th at 6:30 pm as we welcome Mr. Frank Collins. Mr. Collins’ presentation is "Historic Jonesborough - Image Overlays using Google Earth Pro, DeedMapper, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps, and the earliest records of Jonesborough". He will be demonstrating how to overlay historic records, maps, and |
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Cherokee Heritage Day Saturday, August 26 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission: Adults - $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $3.00; 6 and under free (Pre-Registration Not Required) Sycamore Shoals is forever linked with the rich traditions and influence of the Native Cherokee. Join us for a day devoted to sharing Cherokee history and
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Cherokee Heritage Day Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will host the 3 rd Annual Cherokee Heritage Day on Saturday, August 26 th from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Sycamore Shoals is forever linked with the rich traditions and influence of the Native Cherokee. Join us for a day devoted to sharing Cherokee history and culture |
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1 event,The Washington County, TN Heritage Fair takes place Friday, September 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, September 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Jonesborough. This event’s purpose is to bring local heritage engagement to the public as well as bring together all of the county’s heritage groups. Heritage organizations and individuals with specific heritage topic interests will display exhibits on their areas of local interest in the Jonesborough Visitors Center Auditorium. A ‘Living History Timeline’ will |
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The Chuckey Depot hosts new exhibit “Appalachian Crossroads: The Railroads in Johnson City” The rich railroad history of the Johnson City area will be on display in the brand new exhibit “Appalachian Crossroads: The Railroads in Johnson City.” The Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will host a reception for the exhibit on Saturday, September 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. A special presentation on |
