Upcoming Events


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

  • Scary Stories at Fort Watauga

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

    Scary Stories at Fort Watauga Thursday, October 26                                                  7:30 pm Free Admission Strange things happen around All Hallows Eve, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories, songs, and tales that are

  • Death Comes to Sabine Hill

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

    Death Comes to Sabine Hill Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, & 8:30 pm Admission: $14.00 tax included Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Visit Sabine Hill State Historic Site for a unique after-hours candlelight tour of the historic Taylor House. Learn about 18 th and early 19 th century funeral

  • Tea Time on the Frontier 

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

    Tea Time on the Frontier Sunday, October 15 10:00 am Cost: $5.00 tax included Max: 10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Anyone fancy a cup of tea? Join Ranger Sarah Vogt inside the Talbot Cabin at Fort Watauga and learn about the origins of tea and its history in the early colonies and on the frontier.

  • Solar Eclipse at Sycamore Shoals State Park

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

    On Saturday, October 14, 2023, our area will be treated to a partial solar eclipse as the moon passes between earth and the sun blocking out a portion of the solar disc. Although this is not a total eclipse, those in our area will still experience an eclipse magnitude of 54%. Join us at Sycamore

  • Solar Eclipse in the Park

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

    Solar Eclipse in the Park Saturday, October 14 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Free Admission Join us for the partial solar eclipse and view one of nature’s most spectacular wonders! Activities will include telescope viewing, making a pinhole solar projector, interpretive programs, and coloring sheets for all ages. Be Safe! Only use ISO certified solar

  • Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds

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

    Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds Saturday, October 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free Admission The last instalment for the year of our gardening seminar series will focus on winterizing your garden beds and preparing for Spring. Join master gardener Ben Hunter as share his experiences and techniques for growing the garden of

  • Fire By Friction: Cherokee Fire Making

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

    Fire By Friction: Cherokee Fire Making Monday, October 9 1:00 PM Cost: Adults - $10.00; Ages 12 & under - $5.00 tax included Max: 20 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a demonstration of firecraft by rubbing two sticks together. In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day, see this ancient fire-starting method come to

  • Tomahawk Throwing

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

    Tomahawk Throwing Saturday, October 7 10:00 AM Cost: $5.00 tax included Max: 10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Discover the unique skill of 18 th  century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands- on tutorial.  Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as well as proper

  • 28th Annual Sycamore Stitchers Quilt Show

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

    28 th Annual Sycamore Stitchers Quilt Show Friday &; Saturday, October 6 & 7 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, October 8 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Free Admission This three-day exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures

  • What’s in My Haversack: Frontier Essentials on the 18th Century Homestead

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

    What’s in My Haversack: Frontier Essentials on the 18 th Century Homestead Friday, September 29 11:00 am Join Ranger Sarah Vogt inside Fort Watauga to learn about the essential items that were often carried in one’s haversack on a day-to-day basis. During this program participants will get a glimpse into the lives of the settlers