Upcoming Events


From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.

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    Carter Mansion Guided Tours

    Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Carter Mansion Guided Tours November 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, & 23 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Take a guided tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house and enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home built by Colonel

  • Candlelight Tour of Carter Mansion

    Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Candlelight Tour of Carter Mansion Friday, November 21 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: $12.00 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Enjoy an evening tour of the Carter Mansion with Ranger Jason Davis. The elegant interior of Tennessee’s oldest frame house will be illuminated by candlelight, providing a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of the

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    Sabine Hill Guided Tours

    Sabine House 2328 W G St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The

  • Recurring

    Carter Mansion Guided Tours

    Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Carter Mansion Guided Tours November 1, 7, 13, 15, 21, & 23 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Take a guided tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house and enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home built by Colonel

  • Old Time Music Jam

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Old Time Music Jam Sunday, November 23                                                  1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: Free Enjoy a mix of old time and traditional folk, Celtic and gospel music. Acoustic instruments such as fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, dulcimer (both kinds), autoharp, feet (no taps) are welcome. All who are interested in playing, learning about, or listening

  • Flint and Steel Fire Starting Demo

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Flint and Steel Fire Starting Demo Sunday, November 23 3:30 PM Cost: Free How would you make a fire without the modern conveniences of a lighter or matches? Join Ranger Jason Davis on the back porch of the Visitor Center to discover the fundamental 18th century skill of flint and steel fire starting.

  • Smores & Stories

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Tuesday, November 25 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Cost: $20 Adult \ $10 Ages 7-17 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Maximum of 30 participants Join Ranger Taylor for an exciting evening of campfire stories and S'Mores! Build your own snack and roast it over the fire while Taylor tells true (embellished?) stories local to our Appalachian

  • After Thanksgiving Day Hike

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    After Thanksgiving Day Hike* Friday, November 28 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Cost: Free Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join park interpretive staff for a special guided walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance to the

  • Overmountain Christmas Open House

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Overmountain Christmas Open House Saturday, November 29                                                  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Join us at the park Visitors Center for a festive holiday gathering. Enjoy historically dressed carolers, Christmas stories, a craft project the whole family can participate in, and more. Shop with local artisans and makers and visit our gift shop and bookstore to

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    Sabine Hill Guided Tours

    Sabine House 2328 W G St, Elizabethton, TN, United States

    Sabine Hill Guided Tours November 2, 6, 14, 16, 20, 22, & 30 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Enjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The