Upcoming Events
From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.
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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 |
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Tomahawk Throwing Thursday, September 7 2:00 pm Discover the unique skill of 18 th century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands- on tutorial. Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as well as proper technique and release for throwing with safety and accuracy. No |
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The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals Saturday, September 9 10:00 am Join the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution at Fort Watauga in honor of the Overmountain Men and their victory over loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The 243 rd anniversary of the “Gathering at Sycamore Shoals” will be celebrated with a
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Real? Imagined? Who knows? Creepy tales unfold from stories passed down, legends and myths, and things that go bump in the night with the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild on Sept. 9 at Rocky Mount State Historic Site. The Guild is the oldest continuing group of storytellers in the nation. Graveyard Tales will include scary |
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On Sunday, September 10th, the State of Franklin Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), is hosting its Tenth Annual Bell Ringing in honor of Constitution Week. The event will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill School, located at 214 East Sabin Drive in Jonesborough across from |
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"Scott Mingus: The Lincoln Funeral Train; Civil War and Reconstruction" "No other discipline has its portals so wide open to the general public as history." The Tri Cities Civil War Round Table is hosting a lecture entitled "The Lincoln Funeral Train; the Civil War and Reconstruction." This is a continuation of this year's talks regarding reconstruction.The |
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Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, September 17 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from the early 19 th century. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored |
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18 th Century Games Tuesday, September 19 2:00 pm Come out and enjoy the games of yesteryear with Ranger Sarah Vogt. This program will be held inside Fort Watauga. During this program we will have some fun and try our hand at the games of the 18 th century. |
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Join the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum on September 21st at 6:30 pm as we welcome Joshua Dacey, Site Manager at the Chester Inn Museum for this month’s History Happy Hour! At the conclusion of the Civil War officials at the state and local levels in many of the former Confederate states vigorously |
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Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals
Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals Saturday, September 23 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, September 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Join us for a weekend of living history during the encampment of the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780. Re-live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution.
Exchange Place Living History Farm: Fall Folk Arts Festival
Kingsport, TN – People in the Tri-Cities and the Appalachian Highlands have grown up with Exchange Place, and especially with its seasonal celebrations. And now, one of the oldest fairs of its kind in our region will be entering its second half-century, as Exchange Place Living History Farm holds its Fall Folk Arts Festival for |
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Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals
Exchange Place Living History Farm: Fall Folk Arts Festival
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OVTA Watauga River Crossing Monday, September 25 2:00 pm (approximate time) Members of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association have recreated the historic march to King’s Mountain since 1975. On September 25, marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals, just as the Overmountain militia crossed 243 years ago. |
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Tuesday, September 26 10:00 am Cost: $5.00 tax included Max: 5 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands-on class learning how to make fire like an 18th-century frontiersman. You will learn various techniques, how to procure the materials needed, and how to make charcloth. This is a great program whether you’re interested in the history of firecraft, |
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What’s in My Haversack: Frontier Essentials on the 18 th Century Homestead Friday, September 29 11:00 am Join Ranger Sarah Vogt inside Fort Watauga to learn about the essential items that were often carried in one’s haversack on a day-to-day basis. During this program participants will get a glimpse into the lives of the settlers |
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