Northeast Tennessee

Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam
2026-01-31 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang
4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm
Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an instrument? Come on over, kick back and enjoy the tunes!

Fellowship English Country Dancing
2026-01-18 13:30 - 16:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Fellowship English Country Dancing
Sunday, January 18 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Free
Admission. Sponsored by the Sabine Hill Social Society.

First Hike
2026-01-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
First Hike*
Thursday, January 1 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/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
formation of our state and country. Portions of the walk will include ground that may not be flat or solid for people with
mobility challenges. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Meet in the picnic area beside the Visitor Center.

Sabine Hill Social Society Holiday Celebration
2025-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Sabine Hill Social Society Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 28 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: Free
Join the Sabine Hill Social Society and celebrate the holiday season with a period fashion show, period dancing and tasty
holiday treats. Learn the fashions, the dances and tastes that made these gatherings such a joy in the bleak winter months.
Meet in the Gathering Place of the Sycamore Shoals Visitor Center.

Carter Mansion Guided Tours
2025-12-20 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-11 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-02 13:30 - 14:30 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Carter Mansion Guided Tours *
December 2, 11, 16, & 20 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
John Carter between 1775 and 1780. Learn about the historically significant role played by the Carter family in the early
settlement of East Tennessee while you appreciate this gem of historic preservation beautifully decorated for the
Christmas season. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Maximum of 12 participants per tour.
Meet at the Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Winter Stories by The Fire
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Winter Stories by The Fire
Saturday, December 20 10:00 AM
Cost: $10 Adult $8 Ages 7-17
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Maximum of 10 participants: Ages 7 and above
Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a seasonal story time inside a log cabin. Various traditional stories will be shared,
including some centered around the Christmas season during the 18th century. Learn about General Washington’s crossing
of the Delaware on Christmas Day, our own Landon Carter, and the revolutionary battles he fought in during the
Christmas season of 1780, as well as more far-fetched tales – like when Davy Crockett saved the world by thawing out the
sun one cold winter morning. Meet at the Talbot House, 2 nd cabin on the left when entering Fort Watauga from the
sidewalk. Hot cocoa included!

Making Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires
2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Making Charcloth for Flint & Steel Fires
Thursday, December 18 2:00 PM
Cost: $10
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Maximum of 12 participants
Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a demonstration of how to make charcloth, a vital piece of equipment for your
flint & steel fire kit! Charcloth is quick and easy to make and was a very common material on the 18th century frontier.
However, like many traditional skills, it is rarely practiced today. Each participant can take a piece of charcloth home.
Watch the process of pyrolysis and see firsthand what makes charcloth so useful for a variety of fire-starting methods.
Meet at the Talbot House, 2nd cabin on the left when entering Fort Watauga from the sidewalk.

Sabine Hill Guided Tours
2025-12-18 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Sabine Hill Guided Tours **
December 4, 9, 14, & 18 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
site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful
and architecturally detailed interior all decked out for the holiday season while learning about the influential Taylor family
who called Sabine Hill home in the early 19th century. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time.
Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Maximum of 12
participants per tour.
Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Candle Dipping - An 18 th Century Craft
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Candle Dipping – An 18 th Century Craft
Tuesday, December 16 10:30 AM
Cost: $10
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Maximum of 10 participants: Ages 7 and above
Candles were an essential source of light in the 18th century. In this hands-on program, learn the history of the candle, the
common materials used to make them, and dip your own candles to bring home with you. Program is for ages 7 and
above. Children must be assisted by an adult to ensure the safety of all participants. Parents assisting their children but not
making their own candle do not need to pay for admission.

Candlelight Tour of the Carter Mansion
2025-12-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Candlelight Tour of the Carter Mansion *
Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cost: $12 per individual
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 and adorned with traditional 18th century holiday greenery. This festive setting
will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of the Carter family in our state’s early history. Accessibility
to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Maximum of 12 participants per tour.

A Christmas Carol at Sabine Hill
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
A Christmas Carol at Sabine Hill
Thursday & Friday, December 11 & 12
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $35.00
Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Registration Opens November 1 st
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, has been a hallmark of the Christmas season since it was first published in 1843.
Join nationally acclaimed entertainer David Browning as he interprets this timeless tale as a one-man dramatic
presentation in the person of Ebenezer Scrooge and 12 other characters from Dickens’ classic story. Performances will be
held in the beautiful West Room of the historic Taylor House at Sabine Hill State Historic Site. Following the show guests
will have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Browning and enjoy a sampling of Victorian era Christmas treats served from
the historic kitchen at Sabine Hill. Please note, Sabine Hill is only accessible by stairs and only portable restroom facilities
are available at this time. Sabine Hill State Historic Site is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Sycamore Shoals: A Christmas Carol
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, has been a hallmark of the Christmas season since it was
first published in 1843. Join nationally acclaimed entertainer and local celebrity David Browning
as he interprets this timeless tale as a one-man dramatic presentation in the person of Ebenezer
Scrooge and 12 other characters from Dickens’ classic story. Browning may be best known for
his hilarious antics as “The Mayberry Deputy” based on the character of Barney Fife from the
classic TV sitcom The Andy Griffith Show, but he has many other performances and characters
to his credit including Ebenezer Scrooge.
Performances will be held on Thursday, December 11 th and Friday, December 12 th at 7:00 PM in
the elegant “West Room” of the Historic Taylor House at Sabine Hill State Historic Site in
Elizabethton, TN. Following the show guests will have the opportunity to meet with Mr.
Browning and tour the candlelit rooms festively decorated for Christmas. To top it off, a
sampling of Victorian era Christmas treats will be served from the historic Sabine Hill kitchen.
You don’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity to see one of the world’s most popular pieces
of literature come to life in this beautifully restored early 19 th century home. Tickets are $35.00
per individual and may be purchased at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals.
Sabine Hill State Historic Site is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 and is
operated by Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in partnership with the Tennessee Historical
Commission.
For more information about this and other exciting events at Sycamore Shoals
State Historic Park, please call 423-543-5808, and visit us on Facebook or these websites
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals and https://sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com/.

Winter In Two Worlds
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Winter In Two Worlds
Sunday, December 7 2:00 PM
Cost: Free (donations accepted)
Registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Maximum of 50 participants
Many of our modern wintertime traditions involve holidays and family gatherings. How do our 21st-century practices
differ from the frontier families who first arrived here in the 1760s? What about the Cherokee's traditions during the
winter months? Come learn how similarly – and differently – these two cultures spent their time during the coldest time of
year, from the practical to the ceremonial. Join Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for this free program in the visitor center's
Gathering Place. All ages welcome. Program will last approximately 30 minutes.

Christmas at the Carter Mansion – Candlelight Tours
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:40, 2025-12-05 18:00 - 20:40 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Christmas at the Carter Mansion – Candlelight Tours
Friday & Saturday, December 5 & 6
6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7:00, 7:20, 7:40, 8:00, & 8:20 PM
Cost: Adults – $14.00; Ages 12 and Under – $10.00 Max: 12 per tour
Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals
Registration Opens November 1 st
Tennessee’s oldest frame-house takes on a special atmosphere during the holiday season. Step back in time to the 1780s
and learn about the Christmas traditions of Colonial America. Visit with the Carter family and their friends in this
beautiful historic home decorated with festive greenery and soft candlelight for the holidays. Tours are by reservation only
and space is limited. Please note, the Carter Mansion is only accessible by stairs. The Carter Mansion is located at 1031
Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Furs & Pelts of the Longhunter
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Furs & Pelts of the Longhunter
Saturday, December 6 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Cost: Free
Ever wonder why currency is often referred to as “bucks”? How did Buffalo Mountain get its name? Join Ranger Jason
Davis to discover firsthand the various types of furs and pelts sought after by long hunters on the frontier during the 18 th
century. All ages are welcome to attend this free program in the Visitor Center lobby.

Christmas at the Carter Mansion
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, United States
Christmas at the Carter Mansion
Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6
Step back in time to the 18 th century and enjoy a Colonial Christmas at the beautiful
Carter Mansion in Elizabethton, TN. Join the Carter family and their friends for a glimpse into a
simpler time when Christmas was the grandest celebration of the entire year. In colonial America
the Christmas season was celebrated as a month-long array of merriment and festivities signaled
by caroling, feasting, dances, foxhunts, and the firing of Christmas guns. Christmas on the
colonial frontier would have been much different though, with only the simplest of pleasures
being offered by the humble backwoods settlers. However, in contrast, the Carters would have
displayed an opulence only seen in the homes of Williamsburg or Philadelphia.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the 18 th century as your guide escorts you, by lantern light,
through the oldest frame house in Tennessee, decorated with bright greenery and soft candlelight
for the holidays. Visit with historic interpreters throughout the house as they share the traditions
and customs of a Colonial American Christmas. The event opens at 6:00pm with tours every
twenty minutes until 8:00pm. General admission is $14.00 and Ages 12 and under are $10.00.
Tours are by reservation only. You may register at tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-
shoals. We look forward to your visit for this one-of-a-kind holiday gathering which is sure to
become an annual tradition with your family!
The Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. For more
information about this and other exciting events at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park call 423-
543-5808, visit us on Facebook or online at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals, or
www.sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com. You can also drop in for a visit at the park visitors center
and museum at 1651 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Sabine Hill Guided Tours
2025-11-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Sabine House, 2328 W G St, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, 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
site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful
and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the
early 19th century. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes
steps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Maximum of 12 participants per tour. Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Overmountain Christmas Open House
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, 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 check off your Christmas shopping list!

After Thanksgiving Day Hike
2025-11-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, 37643, 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
formation of our state and country. Portions of the walk will include ground that may not be flat or solid for people with
mobility challenges. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Meet in the picnic area beside the Visitor Center.
