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SUMMARY:Sabine Hill Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sabine Hill Guided Tours\nWednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \nCost: $10 Adult  $8 Seniors 65+  $8 Veterans & Active Military  $5 Ages 17 & Under\nMaximum of 12 participants per tour\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nEnjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor\, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The\nsite has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful\nand architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the\nearly 19th century. Please note\, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes\nsteps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately one hour (Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site)**
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sabine-hill-guided-tours-6/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sabine Hill Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sabine Hill Guided Tours\nWednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \nCost: $10 Adult  $8 Seniors 65+  $8 Veterans & Active Military  $5 Ages 17 & Under\nMaximum of 12 participants per tour\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nEnjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor\, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The\nsite has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful\nand architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the\nearly 19th century. Please note\, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes\nsteps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately one hour (Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site)**
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sabine-hill-guided-tours-6/2025-07-04/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sabine Hill Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sabine Hill Guided Tours\nWednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \nCost: $10 Adult  $8 Seniors 65+  $8 Veterans & Active Military  $5 Ages 17 & Under\nMaximum of 12 participants per tour\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nEnjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor\, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The\nsite has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful\nand architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the\nearly 19th century. Please note\, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes\nsteps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately one hour (Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site)**
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sabine-hill-guided-tours-6/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Sabine Hill Guided Tours
DESCRIPTION:Sabine Hill Guided Tours\nWednesday through Sunday 10:00 AM\, 1:00 PM\, & 2:30 PM \nCost: $10 Adult \ $8 Seniors 65+ \ $8 Veterans & Active Military \ $5 Ages 17 & Under\nMaximum of 12 participants per tour\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nEnjoy a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor\, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The\nsite has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful\nand architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the\nearly 19th century. Please note\, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes\nsteps and an interior staircase. Tour lasts approximately one hour (Meet at Sabine Hill State Historic Site)**
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sabine-hill-guided-tours-6/2025-07-02/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-8/2025-06-28/
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-8/2025-06-27/
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DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-8/2025-06-26/
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-8/2025-06-21/
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-8/2025-06-20/
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-8/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-7/2025-06-14/
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DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-7/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-7/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Storytelling,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton boasts a great deal of educational programming and an on-site museum detailing the region’s history\, and in particular\, it’s role in the establishment of the United States of America. That history comes to life with the Official Outdoor Drama of Tennessee\, known as Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! This engaging performance will be enjoying its 46th consecutive season this year. \nSeveral nationally significant events occurred at Sycamore Shoals and the Watauga settlement. The Watauga Association\, formed in 1772\, was widely recognized as the first continental government that was “free and independent” of the British Crown. This designation was recognized by no less than President Theodore Roosevelt.  It was designed by leaders to provide for law and order and the right of every free man to vote. Later\, the area was annexed by North Carolina and became known as the Washington District\, named in honor of General George Washington\, who was leading the fight for American Independence at the time. \nAt this location\, in 1775\, The Transylvania Purchase was conducted at the Watauga “Old Fields” where Judge Richard Henderson and other speculators purchased 20 million acres of land from the Cherokee. This negotiation sparked a series of Cherokee attacks on the pioneers of the Watauga and surrounding settlements. Later\, the purchase was voided\, with ample compensation for Henderson\, by the states that gained authority over the land. \nLiberty! is set in front of the full-scale replica of Fort Watauga\, which was used to defend the settlement against attacks from a faction of the Cherokee\, led by Chief Dragging Canoe\, who opposed the sale.  Ultimately\, the settlement was successful in staving off the attack and siege of the fort. \nThese grounds also served as the gathering place for the Overmountain Men\, who were an essential part of a broader militia that defeated Major Patrick Ferguson and his British force at the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780. That event is often noted as a major turning point for the American Revolution. \nThis play covers these critical developments and demonstrates the life of pioneers in a frontier settlement. Moreover\, it gives faces to the names we see on many of our street signs and other local area designations. For example\, we meet John Sevier\, who went on to become the first Governor of Tennessee. We are also introduced to John Carter\, and his son Landon\, both of whom are reflected in the full name of the Carter Mansion\, the oldest frame house in Tennessee. It’s preserved by the Park and the associated Friends of Sycamore Shoals group\, and open to tours each year from late May through mid-August\, Wednesdays through Sundays at 2 pm\, or by appointment. Landon also lent his last name to Carter County. \nThe amazing strength and skills of the local pioneer women are far from neglected in the drama. Another character is Mary Patton\, who learned the art of manufacturing gun powder from her father. Her assistance was crucial in the defense of the settlement during the siege. Moreover\, she supplied the Overmountain Men with a minimum of 500 pounds of gunpowder for their foray into North Carolina. \nWe also encounter Catherine “Bonnie Kate” Sherrill\, a lively lass who was caught outside the fort during the siege attack\, and was rescued by Sevier\, whom she later married. While Tiptonville was the original name of Elizabethton\, as part of the State of Franklin\, it was later renamed for Landon’s wife\, Elizabeth MacLin Carter\, who also appears in the drama. \nThis is only a partial list of fascinating local contributors to regional and national history\, and putting the play on is quite an undertaking. It features professional lighting and sound\, a newly renovated amphitheater\, as well as an all-volunteer cast of nearly 100 local actors in speaking and extra roles. \nLiberty! runs weekends the entire month of June\, Fridays and Saturdays June 6\, 7\, 13\, & 14; Thursdays-Saturdays\, June 19\, 20\, 21\, 26\, 27\, 28 at the Fort Watauga Amphitheater at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton\, TN (use 1651 West Elk Avenue for GPS purposes). And\, all of this is provided to local residents and area visitors at a most reasonable price. \nGeneral admission tickets range from Free for children under 5\, to $6 for students 6 to 17 years\, $7 for Veterans & First Responders\, $12 for seniors 60 and up\, and $16 for adults. Support the park and its programs all year long by becoming a member of the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/)\, and present your membership card at check-in for an $8 admission price. There is a variable minimal processing fee (less than $1.50) for each admission ticket. \nTickets can be purchased online at www.TheLibertyDrama.com or at the door. \nVeterans and First Responders Night is on Thursday\, June 19th\, where Veterans and First Responders are formally thanked for their service during the show. For this night of special recognition\, Veterans\, First Responders\, and a guest admission prices are complimentary. No online pre-registration is required\, simply request a free admission armband at the park visitors’ center check-in before the show. \nYou are also invited to visit and ‘like’ their Facebook pages at: www.facebook.com/LibertyTheSaga/  and www.facebook.com/FriendsOfSycamoreShoalsStateHistoricArea/ \nDon’t be one of the many who say “I’ve heard about it\, but never gone.” And\, if you’ve seen it\, you’re most welcome to come again. Support your local history educators and preservationists; come learn about our history in a fun and entertaining context\, and spread the word. We’ll see you at the Old Fields! \nThank You to Our Sponsors! \nBig John’s Closeouts | Eastman Credit Union | Elizabethton/Carter County Tourism Development Council | Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank | Farm Supply Company | Food City | Hayworth Tire and Auto Service | Lingerfelt Drug Center | Mattern & Craig | Northeast State Community College | Valley Forge Auction and Wholesale | John and Patsy Wayman \nThank you to our Partners in History! \nCabin Storage | The Coffee Company | John J. Walters (in memory of) | Johnson City Rotary Club
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/liberty-the-saga-of-sycamore-shoals-7/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Storytelling,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang \n4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm \nEnjoy 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!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/elizabethton-old-time-music-jam-2/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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SUMMARY:Spring Knap-In at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Spring Knap-In at Fort Watauga\nSaturday\, May 31 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nFree Admission\nKnapping – with a “K”– has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools. Watch skilled\ncraftspeople make arrow points\, spear points and other early survival tools. There will also be demonstrations of bow and\narrow and atlatl throughout the day.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spring-knap-in-at-fort-watauga-3/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events
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SUMMARY:“Never Forget” - Memorial Day Concert
DESCRIPTION:“Never Forget” – Memorial Day Concert\nMonday\, May 26                                                                                 6:00 PM\nFree Admission: Presented in the Fort Watauga Amphitheater\nJoin us on Memorial Day as The Johnson City Community Concert Band presents a special concert to remember and\nhonor those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. In addition to the concert a special ceremony will recognize\nthose throughout our nation’s history who have fallen in service to our country.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/never-forget-memorial-day-concert-3/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Historical Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Old Time Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Music Jam \nSunday\, May 25                                                1:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nFree Admission: Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room\nEnjoy a mix of old time and traditional folk\, Celtic and gospel music. Acoustic instruments such as fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\,\nbass\, mandolin\, dulcimer (both kinds)\, autoharp\, feet (no taps) are welcome. All who are interested in playing\, learning\nabout\, or listening to old time and traditional folk music are invited. Feel free to bring a recording device for learning\npurposes.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/old-time-music-jam-26/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T134323Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Muster at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Spring Muster at Fort Watauga\nSaturday\, May 17 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nSunday\, May 18 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nFree Admission\nStep back to the 18th century as members of the Washington County Militia living history organization gather at Fort\nWatauga to demonstrate various skills\, trades\, and aspects of daily life on the colonial frontier. Learn about life in the\nWatauga Settlement on the eve of the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spring-muster-at-fort-watauga/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring Muster at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Spring Muster at Fort Watauga\nSaturday\, May 17 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nSunday\, May 18 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nFree Admission\nStep back to the 18th century as members of the Washington County Militia living history organization gather at Fort\nWatauga to demonstrate various skills\, trades\, and aspects of daily life on the colonial frontier. Learn about life in the\nWatauga Settlement on the eve of the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spring-muster-at-fort-watauga/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T160000
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SUMMARY:English Country Dancing
DESCRIPTION:English Country Dancing\nSunday\, May 4                                                   1:30 PM – 4:00 PM\nFree Admission: Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room\nDancing was a very popular social pastime in early America. Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome to\nlearn early 19 th century dances. No cost to attend. Open to anyone\, with or without experience or a partner. Sponsored by\nthe Sabine Hill Social Society.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/english-country-dancing-7/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T134153Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Frolic!
DESCRIPTION:Spring Frolic! Outdoor Games & Dancing\nSaturday\, May 3 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nFree Admission: Meet near Fort Watauga\nThe Sabine Hill Social Society will celebrate the Spring season with a fun day of outdoor activities. Everyone is welcome\nto join in and enjoy an afternoon of early 19 th century period games and dancing. Look for us near the fort. Please bring\nyour own refreshments\, chair\, or ground cover. In the event of inclement weather\, the event will be rescheduled.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spring-frolic/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250320T133138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T133138Z
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SUMMARY:Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike 
DESCRIPTION:Useful Plants of Appalachia Hike\nApril 26 1:30 PM\nCost: Free Admission\nMaximum of 15 participants\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a walk through the park grounds and trails to see and learn about useful native\nplants and trees. From the so-called weeds in your yard to towering Tulip Poplars and deep forest species\, learn how\nNative Americans and frontier folk made natural medicines and nutritious meals from the wild flora of our landscape.\nThis program is free and suitable for ages 7 to adult and will last approximately 45 minutes. Meet behind the visitor center\nat the bottom of the ramp. Subject to cancelation in the event of inclement weather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/useful-plants-of-appalachia-hike/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250320T133031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T133031Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday History: Naturally Colored Easter Eggs
DESCRIPTION:Holiday History: Naturally Colored Easter Eggs\nApril 17 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nCost: Free Admission\nDrop in between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and join Museum Curator Chad Bogart as he shares how colonial Americans\ncelebrated Easter and other springtime holidays such as All Fool’s Day and May Day. Learn how the early Dutch settlers\ncolored Easter eggs with beets\, cabbage\, onions\, and other natural dyes. Meet in the Talbot Cabin at Fort Watauga.\nBe aware that the park visitor center will close from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/holiday-history-naturally-colored-easter-eggs/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General,Historical Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250320T132919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T132919Z
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SUMMARY:18 th Century Tomahawk Throwing
DESCRIPTION:18 th Century Tomahawk Throwing\nApril 11 10:00 AM\nCost: $5 Adult \ $3 Ages 12-17\nMaximum of 12 participants\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nDiscover the unique skill of 18th century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands-on\ntutorial. Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as well as proper\ntechnique and release for throwing with safety and accuracy. No children younger than 12. Parents who wish to be present\nbut not participate do not need to register. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Bring your own water\, all other\nsupplies will be provided. Please don’t bring your own tomahawk. Meet inside Fort Watauga. Subject to cancellation in\nthe event of inclement weather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/18-th-century-tomahawk-throwing-2/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Sports
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20190213T145347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T145347Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabethton: Old Time Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang \n4th Sunday of each Month 1:30 pm – 4 pm \nEnjoy 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!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/elizabethton-old-time-music-jam-2/2025-03-31/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,General,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250220T203008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203008Z
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SUMMARY:Knot a Problem
DESCRIPTION:Knot A Problem\nMarch 30 1:30 PM\nCost: Free\nMaximum of 10 participants\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin Park Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a crash course in useful knots. Whether you're camping\, doing farm work\,\nhoisting heavy objects\, or tying down a load\, this program will teach you something. Learn principles of what makes a\nknot useful\, how to care for rope\, different types of cordage for different tasks\, and a selection of the most versatile knots\nRanger Taylor uses the most. Knots taught will depend largely on the experience level of those attending. Open to adults\nand children ages 10 and up. Meet behind the visitor center in the pines near the walking ramp. Subject to cancelation in\nthe event of severe weather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/knot-a-problem-4/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250220T203058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T203058Z
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SUMMARY:Fire By Friction
DESCRIPTION:Fire By Friction \nMarch 29 10:00 AM\nCost: $8 Adult \ $4 Ages 7-17 \ Free – Ages 6 & under\nMaximum of 10 participants\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nDiscover the ancient method of creating fire by rubbing sticks together. Learn the types of wood the Cherokee and other\nlocal tribes used\, proper technique\, and the history of this challenging but rewarding fire starting method. Try it yourself!\nOpen to all ages. Program lasts for about 30 minutes. Meet in the longhunter camp near the amphitheater past Fort\nWatauga. Subject to location change or cancelation in the event of inclement weather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/fire-by-friction/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250220T202740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T202740Z
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SUMMARY:Transylvania Purchase: 250 th Anniversary Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Transylvania Purchase: 250 th Anniversary Commemoration\nSaturday\, March 22 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nCost: Free\nIn March of 1775\, Judge Richard Henderson and members of the Transylvania Land Co. met with principal leaders of the\nCherokee to negotiate the Treaty of Sycamore Shoals. This resulted in the largest private land purchase in American\nhistory and led to a massive migration of European settlers along the Wilderness Road into the western frontier. Join us as\nwe commemorate the 250 th anniversary of this significant part of the Sycamore Shoals story. Contact the park for a full\nevent schedule.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/transylvania-purchase-250-th-anniversary-commemoration/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T152255
CREATED:20250220T202848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T202848Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Hike: Walking in Frontier Footsteps
DESCRIPTION:Spring Hike: Walking in Frontier Footsteps\nSaturday\, March 22 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nCost: Free\nRegistration required: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin us as we kick off the spring season with a Ranger led hike! This event will coincide with the 250 th anniversary\ncommemoration of the Transylvania Purchase. Hear the story of America’s largest private land purchase as you pass\nthrough the very grounds on which it occurred. This hike will begin inside Fort Watauga. Program is subject to\ncancellation due to inclement weather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/spring-hike-walking-in-frontier-footsteps/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Outdoors
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