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SUMMARY:Scary Stories at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:Scary Stories at Fort Watauga\nThursday\, October 26                                                  7:30 pm\nFree Admission\nStrange things happen around All Hallows Eve\, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid\, Fort\nWatauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories\,\nsongs\, and tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone. Be sure to bring a\nchair and dress warmly to ward off the chill.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/scary-stories-at-fort-watauga-8/
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:Death Comes to Sabine Hill
DESCRIPTION:Death Comes to Sabine Hill\nFriday & Saturday\, October 20 & 21 6:00\, 6:30\, 7:00\, 7:30\, 8:00\, & 8:30 pm\nAdmission: $14.00 tax included\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nVisit Sabine Hill State Historic Site for a unique after-hours candlelight tour of the historic Taylor House. Learn\nabout 18 th and early 19 th century funeral customs\, superstitions\, mourning attire\, funeral food\, and much more.\nPay your respects to the deceased at the wake and meet historically dressed interpreters throughout the house\nand grounds as they demonstrate the traditions and professions associated with death and mourning in Early\nAmerica. Subject matter may be too sensitive for younger visitors. Parental discretion is advised. Please note\,\nonly portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior\nstaircase. Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/death-comes-to-sabine-hill-2/
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:Tea Time on the Frontier 
DESCRIPTION:Tea Time on the Frontier\nSunday\, October 15 10:00 am\nCost: $5.00 tax included Max: 10\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nAnyone fancy a cup of tea? Join Ranger Sarah Vogt inside the Talbot Cabin at Fort Watauga and learn about the\norigins of tea and its history in the early colonies and on the frontier.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tea-time-on-the-frontier/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General
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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse at Sycamore Shoals State Park
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, our area will be treated to a partial solar eclipse as the moon passes\nbetween earth and the sun blocking out a portion of the solar disc. Although this is not a total eclipse\,\nthose in our area will still experience an eclipse magnitude of 54%. Join us at Sycamore Shoals State\nHistoric Park and participate in several activities geared around the eclipse as you enjoy one of nature’s\nmost spectacular wonders. \nJoin our interpretive staff to learn the difference between a total and an annular solar eclipse. Hear how\nthe 18 th century Native people and early settlers regarded eclipses and learn about Sycamore Shoals\nState Park’s unique connection with the moon. \nYou should never look at the sun without proper eye protection. ISO certified solar viewing glasses are\navailable in the park gift shop for only $2.95 each. There will be other ways in which you can safely view\nthe eclipse. For an up-close view you can take a peek through the telescope which will be set up on the\npark grounds. Also\, supplies will be provided to make a simple pinhole solar projector.\nAt Sycamore Shoals the eclipse will begin at 11:47 AM. The maximum coverage point\, where the eclipse\nmagnitude will be at 54%\, will occur at 1:12 PM\, and the eclipse will end at 2:41 PM. The event is free\nand is a great opportunity for your family to come to one of Tennessee’s most historic places to witness\na historic and rare event. \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park is located at 1651 West Elk Ave. in Elizabethton\, TN. For additional\ninformation on this special park event please visit www.sycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com or\nwww.tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals. You may also call the park at 423-543-5808. For more\non the eclipse in general\, and for tips on how to safely view an eclipse\, please visit\nhttps://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/october-14-2023 \nEvent Schedule\n11:00 – Event Opens\n11:47 – Start of the Eclipse: Total Duration 2 hours 54 minutes. *Please use ISO certified solar viewing\nglasses or lenses to observe the sun during all phases of the eclipse! Special eclipse viewing glasses\navailable in the park gift shop.\n12:30 – “Eclipses\, A Natural and Cultural Phenomenon”: What is the difference between a total and an\nannular solar eclipse? How did early settlers and Native people regard eclipses? What is Sycamore\nShoals State Park’s unique connection to the moon? Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart to find out and\nlearn more about this rare celestial occurrence.\n1:12 – Maximum Obscurity: At this point the moon will cover 54% of the sun. *Please continue to use\neye protection!\n2:41 – End of the Eclipse\n3:00 – Event Closed\nAll activities are weather dependent. Programs are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement\nweather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/solar-eclipse-at-sycamore-shoals-state-park/
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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SUMMARY:Solar Eclipse in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Solar Eclipse in the Park\nSaturday\, October 14 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nFree Admission\nJoin us for the partial solar eclipse and view one of nature’s most spectacular wonders! Activities will include\ntelescope viewing\, making a pinhole solar projector\, interpretive programs\, and coloring sheets for all ages.\nBe Safe! Only use ISO certified solar viewing glasses to look at the sun. Eclipse viewing glasses are available in\nthe park gift shop.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/solar-eclipse-in-the-park/
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:20231014T090000
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SUMMARY:Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds
DESCRIPTION:Gardening Seminar Series: Winterizing Your Garden Beds\nSaturday\, October 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nFree Admission\nThe last instalment for the year of our gardening seminar series will focus on winterizing your garden beds and\npreparing for Spring. Join master gardener Ben Hunter as share his experiences and techniques for growing the\ngarden of your dreams! Meet in the Visitor Center Gathering Room.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/gardening-seminar-series-winterizing-your-garden-beds/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231009T130000
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SUMMARY:Fire By Friction: Cherokee Fire Making
DESCRIPTION:Fire By Friction: Cherokee Fire Making \nMonday\, October 9 1:00 PM\nCost: Adults – $10.00; Ages 12 & under – $5.00 tax included Max: 20\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a demonstration of firecraft by rubbing two sticks together. In celebration of\nIndigenous Peoples' Day\, see this ancient fire-starting method come to life just as the Cherokee and neighboring\ntribes would have achieved it centuries ago in this area. Attendees are welcome to participate and try the friction\nfire themselves. Meet inside Fort Watauga.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/fire-by-friction-cherokee-fire-making/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
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SUMMARY:Tomahawk Throwing
DESCRIPTION:Tomahawk Throwing\nSaturday\, October 7 10:00 AM\nCost: $5.00 tax included Max: 10\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nDiscover the unique skill of 18 th  century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands-\non tutorial.  Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as\nwell as proper technique and release for throwing with safety and accuracy. No children younger than 12.\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. All supplies will be provided. Please\ndon’t bring your own tomahawk unless it is an 18 th  century reproduction. Meet inside Fort Watauga.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tomahawk-throwing-2/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Sports
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Sycamore Stitchers Quilt Show
DESCRIPTION:28 th Annual Sycamore Stitchers Quilt Show\nFriday &; Saturday\, October 6 & 7 9:00 am – 4:00 pm\nSunday\, October 8 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nFree Admission\nThis three-day exhibition\, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers\, features a show and demonstrations by\nlocal quilters. Bed quilts\, wall hangings\, holiday and baby quilts\, miniatures and antique quilts will be on\ndisplay.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/28th-annual-sycamore-stitchers-quilt-show/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T120000
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SUMMARY:What’s in My Haversack: Frontier Essentials on the 18th Century Homestead
DESCRIPTION:What’s in My Haversack: Frontier Essentials on the 18 th Century Homestead\nFriday\, September 29 11:00 am\nJoin Ranger Sarah Vogt inside Fort Watauga to learn about the essential items that were often carried in one’s\nhaversack on a day-to-day basis. During this program participants will get a glimpse into the lives of the settlers\non the 18 th century frontier.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/whats-in-my-haversack-frontier-essentials-on-the-18th-century-homestead/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Storytelling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T120000
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CREATED:20230831T170131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T170131Z
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SUMMARY:Flint & Steel Firecraft
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 26 10:00 am\nCost: $5.00 tax included Max: 5\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands-on class learning how to make fire like an 18th-century\nfrontiersman. You will learn various techniques\, how to procure the materials needed\, and how to make\ncharcloth. This is a great program whether you’re interested in the history of firecraft\, or the practical skill\nitself. Meet inside Fort Watauga.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/flint-steel-firecraft/
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:20230925T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T130124Z
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SUMMARY:OVTA Watauga River Crossing
DESCRIPTION:OVTA Watauga River Crossing\nMonday\, September 25 2:00 pm (approximate time)\nMembers of the Overmountain Victory Trail Association have recreated the historic march to King’s Mountain\nsince 1975. On September 25\, marchers will cross the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals\, just as the\nOvermountain militia crossed 243 years ago.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/ovta-watauga-river-crossing-3/
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:20230924T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000
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SUMMARY:Old Time Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang\nSunday\, September 24 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nEnjoy the rich musical traditions of our region. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome. Don’t play an\ninstrument? Come on over\, kick back\, and enjoy the tunes!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/old-time-music-jam-16/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230925
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SUMMARY:Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals\nSaturday\, September 23 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nSunday\, September 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nJoin us for a weekend of living history during the encampment of the Overmountain militia before the Battle of\nKing’s Mountain in 1780. Re-live some of the most crucial days of the American Revolution.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/overmountain-muster-at-sycamore-shoals-3/
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:20230919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T150000
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SUMMARY:18th Century Games
DESCRIPTION:18 th Century Games\nTuesday\, September 19 2:00 pm\nCome out and enjoy the games of yesteryear with Ranger Sarah Vogt. This program will be held inside Fort\nWatauga. During this program we will have some fun and try our hand at the games of the 18 th century.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/18th-century-games/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,General,Historical Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T160000
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SUMMARY:Fellowship English Country Dancing
DESCRIPTION:Fellowship English Country Dancing\nSunday\, September 17 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nBeginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn\ndances from the early 19 th century. No cost to attend. Open to anyone\, with or without experience or a partner.\nMeet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored by the Sabine Hill Social Society.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/fellowship-english-country-dancing-9/
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:20230909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T125646Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Knap-In at Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals\nSaturday\, September 9 10:00 am\nJoin the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution at Fort Watauga in honor of the Overmountain\nMen and their victory over loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The 243 rd anniversary of the\n“Gathering at Sycamore Shoals” will be celebrated with a memorial service and a ceremonial wreath laying. \nFall Knap-In at Fort Watauga\nSaturday\, September 9 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nKnapping – with a “K”– has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools\, and the Knap-\nIn at Fort Watauga is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Week. Watch skilled craftspeople make\narrowheads\, spear points and other early survival tools. There will also be demonstrations of bow and arrow\nand atlatl throughout the day.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/fall-knap-in-at-fort-watauga-2/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events
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SUMMARY:Tomahawk Throwing
DESCRIPTION:Tomahawk Throwing\nThursday\, September 7 2:00 pm\nDiscover the unique skill of 18 th  century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Taylor Moorefield for a hands-\non tutorial.  Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as\nwell as proper technique and release for throwing with safety and accuracy. No children younger than 12.\nPlease dress appropriately for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes. All supplies will be provided. Please\ndon’t bring your own tomahawk unless it is an 18 th  century reproduction. Meet inside Fort Watauga.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tomahawk-throwing/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Sports
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: Cherokee Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Cherokee Heritage Day \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park will host the 3 rd Annual Cherokee Heritage Day on\nSaturday\, August 26 th from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Sycamore Shoals is forever linked with the\nrich traditions and influence of the Native Cherokee. Join us for a day devoted to sharing\nCherokee history and culture through traditional arts and historical presentations. In addition to\nthe scheduled programs there will be demonstrations of traditional skills such as basketmaking\,\nfinger weaving\, beadwork\, woodcarving\, and much more. \nInside the park Visitor Center will be demonstrations of contemporary Cherokee crafts. Sharon\nMcCoy will demonstrate beadwork\, Ray McCoy will be doing woodcarving\, and Toni Tahquette\nwill be demonstrating finger weaving. \nOutside the Visitor Center\, we are hosting a variety of Cherokee craftspeople demonstrating\ntraditional arts. Make sure to visit inside the fort to see Ramona Lossie as she creates beautiful\nbaskets. Jimmy Harlan will be making and demonstrating the use of the blowgun. Outside the\nfort and under the trees will be Ernest Grant demonstrating wampum jewelry and bandolier bag\nmaking\, while Nancy Pheasant is carving shells. Francilia Littlejohn will be making moccasins\,\nand Allen Fugate will be doing silversmithing. \nAlso\, located outside the fort\, you can visit a circa 1828 Cherokee campsite featuring a wedge\ntent for sleeping and a lean-to kitchen area complete with period travel kitchen with wrought iron\nfire utensils and dining items. Visitors can experience campfire cooking and learn more about\nthis significant period in Cherokee history. \nAdmission prices are Adults $8.00\, ages 7 to 17 years $3.00\, free for ages 6 and under. Tickets\nwill be sold on site the day of the event. Concessions will be available for purchase. All proceeds\nfrom admissions go to the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park to support this event.\nThe 3 rd Annual Cherokee Heritage Day is presented by Indian Creek Productions\, Inc. and\nsponsored by the Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. \nEvent Schedule\nAll programs will be held in the presentation circle next to Fort Watauga unless otherwise noted.\n10:00 Cherokee Presence at Sycamore Shoals – Kathi Littlejohn (Visitor Center Gathering\nPlace)\n11:00 Cherokee Flute – Jarrett Grey Wildcatt\n11:30 Cherokee Storytelling – Nancy Pheasant\n12:00 Cherokee Language Lesson – Tsalagi Wiganvnv (Cherokee Street) Amber Allen and\nAaliyah Swimmer\n12:30 Traditional Cherokee Dance Demonstrations – Tsalagi Dancers\n1:00 Cherokee Culture Lecture – Shennelle Feather\n1:30 “Are You Smarter than a Park Ranger?” – Mark and Sherry Finchum\n2:00 Cherokee Flute – Jarrett Grey Wildcatt\n2:30 Cherokee Storytelling – Nancy Pheasant\n3:00 Cherokee Language Lesson – Tsalagi Wiganvnv (Cherokee Street) Amber Allen and\nAaliyah Swimmer\n3:30 Traditional Cherokee Dance Demonstrations – Tsalagi Dancers\n4:15 Cherokee Leaders and Their Impact on Sycamore Shoals – Kathi Littlejohn (Visitor\nCenter Gathering Place) \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park is located at 1651 W. Elk Ave. Elizabethton\, TN 37643.\nFor more information about this and other exciting events at Sycamore Shoals please call 423-\n543-5808 or visit the following websites. \nsycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com\ntnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals\nfacebook.com/sycamoreshoals\nfriendsofsycamoreshoals.org
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-state-historic-park-cherokee-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,Festivals,General,Historical Events,Shopping,Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Cherokee Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Cherokee Heritage Day\nSaturday\, August 26 10:00 am – 5:00 pm\nAdmission: Adults – $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 years – $3.00; 6 and under free\n(Pre-Registration Not Required)\nSycamore Shoals is forever linked with the rich traditions and influence of the Native Cherokee. Join us for a day devoted\nto sharing Cherokee history and culture through traditional arts and historical presentations. Activities include traditional\nCherokee dance\, music\, language\, cooking demonstrations\, and skills such as basketmaking\, finger weaving\, beadwork\,\nand woodcarving. Contact the park for details.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/cherokee-heritage-day-4/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals State Park: History at Home
DESCRIPTION:History at Home\nSeasonal Interpretive Programs\nWith Andrea Price & Slade Nakoff\nAugust 15th – August 26th \nThursday\, August 17\n10:00 a.m. “Colonial Music” – Join Andrea Price as she plays some popular tunes to come\nfrom the Colonial Period on her banjo. Popular songs include “Yankee Doodle”\, “Alouette”\, and\nmore. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes.\n12:30 p.m. “Frontier Barbie: The Making of Colonial Dolls” – From corn husks to\nelectronics\, children’s toys have evolved in the last 250 years. Join Andrea Price as she discusses\nthe tradition of making dolls out of corn husks and participate in making one yourself! Meet in\nthe park visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes.\n2:30 p.m. “Personalized Pockets” – The pocket is a staple piece of any colonial woman’s\nwardrobe. Join Andrea Price as she discusses and demonstrates the art of personalizing pockets\nwith embroidered detailing. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes.\nFriday\, August 18\n10:00 a.m. “History Hike” – Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is situated on land rich\nwith state and national history. Join Andrea Price as she travels down the park’s half-mile loop\nwalking trail and hear about the events that make Sycamore Shoals so special. Sturdy footwear\nappropriate for the gravel path is recommended. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 1\nhour.\n12:30 p.m. “Cemetery Symbolism” – Death and mourning practices differ across customs and\ntime periods\, but many aspects have carried over into current tradition. Join Andrea Price as she\ndiscusses funerary and mourning practices common in the 18th century while searching for\nsymbols in the Carter Family Cemetery. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\n2:30 p.m. “Finger Weaving” – Finger weaving is a technique that has been used by Native\nAmerican groups for thousands of years. Join Andrea Price as she works on finger weaving a\nstrap and shares the history of the technique. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 30\nminutes. \nSaturday\, August 19 \n9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. “Visit Fort Watauga” – Interpretive staff will be on hand to share\nthe history of Fort Watauga and everyday life on the frontier. Meet in Fort Watauga.\n12:30 p.m. “Creek Crawl” – Cool off from the summer heat at Sycamore Shoals! Join\nAndrea Price as she guides a crawl into a creek off the Watauga River in order to check the\nwater’s quality\, identify important species\, and beat the heat. Please bring a towel as well as\nclothing and footwear you would not mind getting wet. Meet at the park visitor’s center.\nDuration: 1 hour.\n2:30 p.m. “Colonial Kid Games” – Ready to play like a frontiersman? Join Andrea Price as she\ntakes part in the games children would have played growing up at Fort Watauga. Prepare to get\nactive and have fun playing games like graces\, ninepins\, and hoops & sticks. Meet at the park’s\nvisitor’s center. Duration: 45 minutes.\nSaturday\, August 26\n10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. “Cherokee Heritage Day” – Sycamore Shoals is forever linked\nwith the rich traditions and influence of the Native Cherokee. Join us for a day devoted to\nsharing Cherokee history and culture through traditional arts and historical presentations.\nActivities include traditional Cherokee dance\, music\, language\, cooking demonstrations\, and\nskills such as basketmaking\, finger weaving\, beadwork\, and woodcarving. Contact the park for\ndetails. (Pre-Registration Not Required) Admission: Adults – $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 years – $3.00;\n6 and under free. \nVisitors Center Hours: \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Saturday (Closed 11:00 am -12:00 pm) \n1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sunday \nOur Visitor’s Center is closed on most State holidays. Park grounds open from dawn until dusk.\nIn the event of extremely inclement weather\, contact the park regarding closings \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park\n1651 W. Elk Avenue- Elizabethton\, TN 37643 \n423-543-5808 \nHistoric John and Landon Carter Mansion\n1031 Broad Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643\nSabine Hill State Historic Site\n2328 West G Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643\nsycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com\nfacebook.com/sycamoreshoals\ntnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals\nfriendsofsycamoreshoals.org
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-state-park-history-at-home/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Small Works Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Small Works Art Show\nSaturday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 20 Visitor Center Hours\nReception: Sunday\, August 13 1:30 pm\nDisplays of 8 x 10 or smaller works by members of the Watauga Valley Art League will be featured during this show.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/small-works-art-show-3/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,General
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SUMMARY:Taking Tea with Jane
DESCRIPTION:Taking Tea with Jane\nSunday\, August 6 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nCost: $25.00\n(Friends of Sycamore Shoals members – Present your membership card at the door and receive a $5.00 refund!)\nRegistration required – fssshp.ticketleap.com/tea2023/\nJoin Sabine Hill Social Society for an afternoon formal tea party and learn about the history of tea preparation. The\nfamous historical author Jane Austen will be in attendance to showcase her collection of fictional works. A fine\nassortment of delightful savory and sweet treats will be served along with a sampling of hot tea. Coffee available upon\nrequest.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/taking-tea-with-jane/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food/Drink,General
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SUMMARY:Tunes of the Time: An Early American Music Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Tunes of the Time: An Early American Music Sampler\nSaturday\, August 5                                                                                     2:00 pm\nAdmission: $6.00; Tax included                                                                      Max: 20\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nLife on the 18 th century frontier could be harsh and unpredictable. Many early settlers turned to music as a source of joy\nand entertainment. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart at Fort Watauga for a glimpse into the musical heritage of the\ncolonial frontier. See how music was a part of the everyday lives of colonial Americans and how the melting pot of early\nAmerica influenced the songs and tunes we still enjoy today.\nDuration: 1 hour
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/tunes-of-the-time-an-early-american-music-sampler/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Music
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SUMMARY:The Defense of Fort Watauga
DESCRIPTION:The Defense of Fort Watauga\nSaturday\, August 5                                                                                            10:00 am\nAdmission: $6.00: Tax included                                                                      Max: 25\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nIn the summer of 1776\, three hundred Cherokee warriors laid siege to Fort Watauga where 200 local settlers had sought\nrefuge. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart for a detailed recounting of the siege. Learn about the strategy of the Cherokee\nand the reasons for the attack\, the measures taken by the settlers for their defense\, and the weaponry used to defend the\nfort including a musket firing demonstration. Hear the incredible stories of the people involved in this very historic\noccurrence in the Watauga Valley.\nDuration: 1 hour
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/the-defense-of-fort-watauga/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Fall Gardening Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Fall Gardening Seminar with Ben Hunter\nSaturday\, August 5 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n(Pre-Registration Not Required)\nGardener extraordinaire\, Ben Hunter\, will be joining us to share his experiences and techniques for growing the garden of\nyour dreams! Each program meets in the park Gathering Place.\nSponsored by the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/fall-gardening-seminar/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Elizabethton Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:20 th Annual Elizabethton Butterfly Count\nSaturday\, August 5 9:00 am\nMeet naturalist Don Holt at Sycamore Shoals for this day-long winged adventure across town. The morning is spent at\nSycamore Shoals and the afternoon in other areas of Elizabethton. Come for all or part of the day! There is a small fee to\nhave your name included on the official count list. Sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association.\n(Rain Date to be announced).
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/20th-annual-elizabethton-butterfly-count/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Old Time Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang\nSunday\, August 27 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm\nEnjoy the rich musical traditions of our region. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome.  Don’t play and instrument?\nCome on over\, kick back\, and enjoy the tunes!
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/old-time-music-jam-15/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events,Music
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: Independence on the Frontier
DESCRIPTION:Independence on the Frontier\nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park \nSaturday\, July 22 nd \nStep back in time 247 years to a colorful revolutionary world and witness life on the\ncolonial frontier during a very tumultuous time. In the summer of 1776 colonial leaders met in\nPhiladelphia to draft a document that would forever change the world. By today’s standards\ninformation traveled slowly in the 18 th century. As our guests to Fort Watauga\, you too can be\npart of the excitement as news of American independence finally reaches the colonial frontier.\nWhat did the colonists think about a new nation? Walk among historical characters and hear their\nvaried reactions to the Declaration\, from fear of war to the hope of a brighter future. \nThe celebration takes place on Saturday\, July 22 nd as members of the Washington County\nRegiment of North Carolina Militia\, host living history organization at Sycamore Shoals State\nHistoric Park\, will be garrisoned at Fort Watauga. The militia muster will include a myriad of\nactivities allowing guests the opportunity to step back in time and experience daily life on the\ncolonial frontier in 1776. The highlight of the day will be a special reading of the Declaration of\nIndependence given inside Fort Watauga at 1:00 in the afternoon. Ongoing activities will include\ncolonial games\, Revolutionary War soldiers display\, life at Fort Watauga\, and much more. Also\,\ndon’t forget to visit our award-winning museum and shop in our book and gift store while you’re\nenjoying the day. \nExtend your Independence celebrations and bring the entire family out for a day full of\nhistory\, patriotism\, education\, and family fun. Admission is Free\, and the event will run from\n10:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday\, July 22 nd . Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is located at\n1651 W. Elk Ave. Elizabethton\, TN 37643. For more information about Sycamore Shoals please\ncontact the park at 423-543-5808 or log on to these websites: www.sycamoreshoalstn.org or\nhttps://tnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals. \nSchedule of Events \n10:00 – Event Opens\n10:30 – Posting the Colors: Start the day off with a bang as the militia falls in for inspection\nand raises the flag.\n11:00 – Colonial Militia Demonstration: Members of the Washington Co. Regiment will give a\ndemonstration of flintlock weaponry and 18th century battlefield tactics.\n11:30 – 18 th Century Firearms: Join Seasonal Interpreter Slade Nakoff for a closer look at the\ntypes of firearms used during America’s War for Independence.\n12:00 – Independence Day Through Time: From Declaration readings and cannon fire to\nparades and concerts\, join Seasonal Interpreter Andrea Price as she shares how the celebration of\nIndependence Day has changed over the last 247 years.\n12:30 – Kids Militia Drill: Attention all kids of the settlement! Fall in with Ranger Taylor for\ndrill and training for the defense of the settlement.\n1:00 – Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Join the Watauga settlers as the document\ndeclaring our separation from Great Britain finally arrives on the frontier and is read publicly\ninside Fort Watauga.\n2:00 – Bayonet Competition: Witness some friendly rivalry between the gentlemen of the\nmilitia as they hone their skill with this 18 th century weapon.\n2:30 – Ladies’ Skillet Toss: The ladies of the settlement gather to test their skills of strength and\naccuracy. A spectacle not to be missed!\n3:00 – Flags in Colonial America: Meet Museum Curator Chad Bogart in the visitors center to\nlearn about various flags used in America throughout the 18 th century and take a closer look at\nthe history of our nation’s most recognized symbol.\n4:00 – Event Closed \nSchedule is subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather.
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-state-historic-park-independence-on-the-frontier/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Historical Events
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Shoals State Park: History at Home Programs
DESCRIPTION:History at Home\nSeasonal Interpretive Programs\nWith Andrea Price &  Slade Nakoff\nJuly 4 th – July 15 th \nCarter Mansion Guided Tour\nTuesday – Saturday\, July 4 – 8 10:00 am\nTuesday – Saturday\, July 11-15 12:30 pm\nCost: Adults – $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 – $5.00; Ages 6 and under Free\nTax included Max:12 per tour\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin Seasonal Interpreter Andrea Price for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the\nbeauty of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the Carter family who built it\nbetween 1775 and 1780.\nThe John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643\nAccessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase.\nSabine Hill Guided Tour\nTuesday – Saturday\, July 4 – 8 12:30 pm\nTuesday – Saturday\, July 11-15 10:00 am\nCost: Adults – $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 – $5.00; Ages 6 and under Free\nTax included                                                                           Max:  12 per tour\nRegistration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals\nJoin Seasonal Interpreter Slade Nakoff for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary\nPatton Taylor\, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as one\nof the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. Take in the colorful and\narchitecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called\nSabine Hill home in the early 19th century.\nSabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643\nPlease note\, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home\nincludes steps and an interior staircase.\nTuesday\, July 4 th\n9:00 a.m. “The Colonial Gunsmith” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates the work of a\ngunsmith during the 18 th century\, along with methods of the trade. Meet in the park visitor’s\ncenter. Duration 30 minutes.\n11:00 a.m. “Independence Day Through Time” – From Declaration readings and cannon fire\nto parades and concerts\, Independence Day traditions have changed as time has passed since the\nnation declared independence from British rule. This Independence Day join Andrea Price as she\nshares the history of celebrations in the 247 years since the signing of the Declaration of\nIndependence. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes. \n1:30 p.m. “Dress Like a Frontiersman” – Dress to impress your fellow freedom fighters by\ntaking part in this opportunity to try on colonial clothing. Join Andrea Price as she discusses the\nclothing that would have been worn around the time of the American Revolution and get a\nchance to dress up. This program is recommended for ages 5 to 13. Meet at the park visitor’s\ncenter. Duration: 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Firearms of the 18 th century” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates how\nfirearms of the 18 th century function as well as describes their construction. Meet at Sabine Hill.\nDuration: 20 minutes.\nWednesday\, July 5 th\n9:00 a.m. “Quillwork” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates the process of quillwork\, a\npredecessor to beadwork achieved with porcupine quills. Meet in the park visitor’s center.\nDuration 30: minutes\n11:00 a.m. “Cemetery Symbolism” – Death and mourning practices differ across customs and\ntime periods\, but many aspects have carried over into current tradition. Join Andrea Price as she\ndiscusses funerary and mourning practices common in the 18th century while searching for\nsymbols in the Carter Family Cemetery. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Colonial Kid Games” – Ready to play like a frontiersman? Join Andrea Price as\nshe takes part in the games children would have played growing up at Fort Watauga. Prepare to\nget active and have fun playing games like graces\, ninepins\, and hoops & sticks. Meet at the park\nvisitor’s center. Duration: 45 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Tartan and Trade: Scottish Culture on the Frontier” –As people move from one\nlocation to another\, often they retain and reestablish their cultural heritage within the new\ngeographic region. Join Slade Nakoff as he discusses and demonstrates aspects of Scottish\nculture which settlers brought with them to the frontier. Meet at Sabine Hill. Duration 25\nminutes.\nThursday\, July 6 th\n9:00 a.m. “Hat Making” –Headwear has always been an area for those on the cutting edge\nof fashion trends to modify and make their own. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates hat\nmaking during the 18 th Century and its impact on the edge of colonial society. Meet in the park\nvisitor’s center. Duration 30 minutes.\n11:00 a.m. “Finger Weaving” – Finger weaving is a technique that has been used by Native\nAmerican groups for thousands of years. Join Andrea Price as she works on finger weaving a\nstrap and shares the history of the technique. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Creek Crawl” – Cool off from the summer heat at Sycamore Shoals! Join Andrea\nPrice as she guides a crawl into a creek off the Watauga River in order to check the water’s\nquality\, identify important species\, and beat the heat. Please bring a towel as well as clothing and\nfootwear you would not mind getting wet. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 1 hour.\n1:30 p.m. “Carpentry of the Federal Period” –Humans have utilized wood to create various\nkinds of objects and shelters since the dawn of time. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and\ndescribes methods of carpentry specific to the settlement period of East Tennessee. Meet at\nSabine Hill. Duration 30 minutes. \nFriday\, July 7 th\n9:00 a.m. “Painting the Past”- In a period before cameras made capturing a moment\ncommonplace\, painters were employed with the task of constructing representations of the\npeople and places in which they inhabited. Slade Nakoff will be demonstrating and describing\npainting techniques employed by the old masters to create mementos of the present\, even on the\nfrontier. Meet in the park visitor’s center. Duration 30 minutes.\n11:00 a.m. “Personalized Pockets” – The pocket is a staple piece of any colonial woman’s\nwardrobe. Join Andrea Price as she discusses and demonstrates the art of personalizing pockets\nwith embroidered detailing. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Frontier Barbie: The Making of Colonial Dolls” – From corn husks to\nelectronics\, children’s toys have evolved in the last 250 years. Join Andrea Price as she discusses\nthe tradition of making dolls out of corn husks and participate in making one yourself! Meet in\nthe park visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Early American Architecture” –The way in which structures are constructed and\nwhat is considered fashionable in the United States has changed drastically over time. Join Slade\nNakoff as he describes these changes and choices through the example of Sabine Hill. Meet at\nSabine Hill. Duration 25 minutes.\nSaturday\, July 8 th\n9:00-11:00 a.m.\, 1:30-3:30 p.m. “Visit Fort Watauga” –Interpretive staff will be on hand to\nshare the history of Fort Watauga and everyday life on the frontier. Meet in Fort Watauga.\n11:00 a.m. “Music at the Mansion” – Join Andrea Price as she plays some popular tunes to\ncome from the Colonial Period on her banjo. Popular songs include “Yankee Doodle”\,\n“Alouette”\, and more. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Firearms of the 18 th century” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates how\nfirearms of the 18 th century function as well as describes their construction. Meet at Sabine Hill.\nDuration: 20 minutes.\nTuesday\, July 11 th\n9:00 a.m. “Dress Like a Frontiersman” – Dress to impress your fellow freedom fighters by\ntaking part in this opportunity to try on colonial clothing. Join Andrea Price as she discusses the\nclothing that would have been worn around the time of the American Revolution and get a\nchance to dress up. This program is recommended for ages 5 to 13. Meet at the park visitor’s\ncenter. Duration: 30 minutes.\n11:00 a.m. “Inkle Loom Weaving” – The inkle loom provided settlers with a way to make\nstrap material for sashes\, powder horns\, bags\, belts\, and garters. Join Slade Nakoff as he\ndemonstrates how straps would have been woven on the East Tennessee frontier. Meet at Sabine\nHill. Duration 20 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Riddle Me This” – “When I first appear I seem mysterious\, but when I am\nexplained I am nothing serious. What am I?” Riddles are an ancient oral tradition found across\nthe world including right here in Appalachia. Join Andrea Price as she explores the history of\nriddles in the region and try your hand at answering a few traditional ones. Meet at the Carter\nMansion. Duration: 20 minutes. \n1:30 p.m. “The Colonial Gunsmith” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates the work of a\ngunsmith during the 18 th century\, along with methods of the trade. Meet in the park visitor’s\ncenter. Duration 30 minutes.\nWednesday July 12 th\n9:00 a.m. “Finger Weaving” – Finger weaving is a technique that has been used by Native\nAmerican groups for thousands of years. Join Andrea Price as she works on finger weaving a\nstrap and shares the history of the technique. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 30\nminutes.\n11:00 a.m. “Carpentry of the Federal Period” –Humans have utilized wood to create various\nkinds of objects and shelters since the dawn of time. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and\ndescribes methods of carpentry specific to the settlement period of East Tennessee. Meet at\nSabine Hill. Duration 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Frontier Fashion: A Look at Colonial Women’s Clothing” – Women’s fashion\nhas changed drastically since the first settlement of East Tennessee. Join Andrea Price as she\ndiscusses women’s clothing in the 18th century and how it accommodated life on the frontier.\nMeet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 20 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Painting the Past”- In a period before cameras made capturing a moment\ncommonplace\, painters were employed with the task of constructing representations of the\npeople and places in which they inhabited. Slade Nakoff will be demonstrating and describing\npainting techniques employed by the old masters to create mementos of the present\, even on the\nfrontier. Meet in the park visitor’s center. Duration 30 minutes.\nThursday July 13 th\n9:00 a.m. “Colonial Music” – Join Andrea Price as she plays some popular tunes to come\nfrom the Colonial Period on her banjo. Popular songs include “Yankee Doodle”\, “Alouette”\, and\nmore. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 30 minutes.\n11:00 a.m. “Scrimshaw\, what is that?” –Join Slade Nakoff as he discusses the 18 th century\nAmerican art of scrimshaw and its history as well as demonstrates different techniques and\nmethods. Meet at Sabine Hill. Duration 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Hat Making” –Headwear has always been an area for those on the cutting edge\nof fashion trends to modify and make their own. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates hat\nmaking during the 18 th Century and its impact on the edge of colonial society. Meet in the park\nvisitor’s center. Duration 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Storytime at the Mansion” – Storytelling is an art with a rich tradition in\nAppalachia. Join Andrea Price as she reads folktales from around the region on the steps of the\noldest frame house in Tennessee. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\nFriday July 14 th\n9:00 a.m. “History Hike” – Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is situated on land rich with\nstate and national history. Join Andrea Price as she travels down the park’s half-mile loop\nwalking trail and hear about the events that make Sycamore Shoals so special. Sturdy footwear\nappropriate for the gravel path is recommended. Meet at the park visitor’s center. Duration: 1\nhour. \n11:00 a.m. “Carpentry of the Federal Period” –Humans have utilized wood to create various\nkinds of objects and shelters since the dawn of time. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and\ndescribes methods of carpentry specific to the settlement period of East Tennessee. Meet at\nSabine Hill. Duration 30 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Firearms of the 18 th century” –Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates how\nfirearms of the 18 th century function as well as describes their construction. Meet in the park\nvisitor’s center. Duration: 20 minutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Personalized Pockets” – The pocket is a staple piece of any colonial woman’s\nwardrobe. Join Andrea Price as she discusses and demonstrates the art of personalizing pockets\nwith embroidered detailing. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes.\nSaturday July 15 th\n9:00-11:00 a.m.\, 1:30-3:30 p.m. “Visit Fort Watauga” –Interpretive staff will be on hand to\nshare the history of Fort Watauga and everyday life on the frontier. Meet in Fort Watauga.\n11:00 a.m. “Tartan and Trade: Scottish Culture on the Frontier” –As people move from one\nlocation to another\, often they retain and reestablish their cultural heritage within the new\ngeographic region. Join Slade Nakoff as he discusses and demonstrates aspects of Scottish\nculture which settlers brought with them to the frontier. Meet at Sabine Hill. Duration 25\nminutes.\n1:30 p.m. “Cemetery Symbolism” – Death and mourning practices differ across customs and\ntime periods\, but many aspects have carried over into current tradition. Join Andrea Price as she\ndiscusses funerary and mourning practices common in the 18th century while searching for\nsymbols in the Carter Family Cemetery. Meet at the Carter Mansion. Duration: 30 minutes. \nVisitors Center Hours: \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday – Saturday (Closed 11:00 am -12:00 pm) \n1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sunday \nOur Visitor’s Center is closed on most State holidays. Park grounds open from dawn until dusk.\nIn the event of extremely inclement weather\, contact the park regarding closings \nSycamore Shoals State Historic Park\n1651 W. Elk Avenue- Elizabethton\, TN 37643 \n423-543-5808 \nHistoric John and Landon Carter Mansion\n1031 Broad Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643\nSabine Hill State Historic Site\n2328 West G Street\, Elizabethton\, TN 37643\nsycamoreshoalstn.wordpress.com\nfacebook.com/sycamoreshoals\ntnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals\nfriendsofsycamoreshoals.org
URL:https://northeasttennessee.org/event/sycamore-shoals-state-park-history-at-home-programs/
LOCATION:Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park\, 1651 W. Elk Avenue\, Elizabethton\, TN\, 37643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Children's Activities,General,Historical Events,Outdoors,Storytelling
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