Upcoming Events


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

18 th Century Tomahawk Throwing

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

18 th Century Tomahawk Throwing April 11 10:00 AM Cost: $5 Adult \ $3 Ages 12-17 Maximum of 12 participants Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Discover the unique skill of 18th 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

Recurring

Sabine Hill Guided Tours

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

Sabine Hill Guided Tours April 1, 11, 17, 22 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour 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

Recurring

Carter Mansion Guided Tours

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

Carter Mansion Guided Tours April 4, 10, 15, 29 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Take a guided tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home and

Holiday History: Naturally Colored Easter Eggs

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

Holiday History: Naturally Colored Easter Eggs April 17 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Cost: Free Admission Drop in between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and join Museum Curator Chad Bogart as he shares how colonial Americans celebrated Easter and other springtime holidays such as All Fool’s Day and May Day. Learn how the early Dutch

Recurring

Sabine Hill Guided Tours

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

Sabine Hill Guided Tours April 1, 11, 17, 22 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour 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

Recurring

Sabine Hill Guided Tours

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

Sabine Hill Guided Tours April 1, 11, 17, 22 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour 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

Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike 

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

Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike April 26 1:30 PM Cost: Free Admission Maximum of 15 participants Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a walk through the park grounds and trails to see and learn about useful native plants and trees. From the so-called weeds in your yard to towering Tulip Poplars

Recurring

Carter Mansion Guided Tours

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

Carter Mansion Guided Tours April 4, 10, 15, 29 1:30 PM Cost: $10 Adult $8 Seniors 65+ $8 Veterans & Active Military $5 Ages 17 & Under Maximum of 12 participants per tour Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Take a guided tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home and

Spring Frolic!

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

Spring Frolic! Outdoor Games & Dancing Saturday, May 3 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Free Admission: Meet near Fort Watauga The Sabine Hill Social Society will celebrate the Spring season with a fun day of outdoor activities. Everyone is welcome to join in and enjoy an afternoon of early 19 th century period games and

English Country Dancing

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

English Country Dancing Sunday, May 4                                                   1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Free Admission: Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room Dancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to learn early 19 th century dances. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or