Upcoming Events


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

  • First Day of Spring Hike

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

    First Day of Spring Hike Monday, March 20 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park Ranger Cory Franklin on the first day of spring hike! This guided hike will feature native tree identifications and a guided walk along the Watauga River. Learn how to recognize a tree

  • Tennessee Tree Day 2023

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

    Tennessee Tree Day 2023 Saturday, March 18 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Reserve Trees Here - https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTcwMjAy This year Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park has partnered with the Tennessee Environmental Council to participate in the 2023 Tennessee Tree Day. There will be 40 trees of various species to choose from, 1 tree per person, while

  • Vegetable Gardening with Ben Hunter

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

    Vegetable Gardening with Ben Hunter Saturday, March 18                                                                   9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free! Max: 50 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals The second session in our gardening seminar series will focus on vegetable gardening. Gardener extraordinaire, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his experiences & techniques for growing the garden of your

  • Transylvania Purchase Celebration

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

    Transylvania Purchase Celebration Friday, March 17                                                  1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Join Park staff at Sycamore Shoals State Park for various demonstrations of trade goods, tools, and currency to celebrate the 248 th anniversary of the Transylvania Purchase.

  • Overmountain Weavers Guild Fibers Show and Sale

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

    Overmountain Weavers Guild Fibers Show and Sale Saturday, March 11                                                  10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, March 12 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit with some of the best fiber artists of our region! If you love fibers, this is the place for you! Demonstrations include weaving, spinning, knitting,

  • Audition for Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals

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

    Audition for Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals! Saturday, February 4                               2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 7 (Make Up Day) 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Sign up now at: https://qrco.de/bdRNE6 Interested in performing in Tennessee’s official outdoor drama?  We invite you to audition for this fun and unique interpretation of the

  • Workshop: Traditional Irish Dance

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

    Workshop: Traditional Irish Dance Sunday, March 5 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Class Fee: $6.00 Max: 30 (Friends of Sycamore Shoals Members - Free) Registration Required— https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/event– 5156870 Have you ever wanted to learn how to Irish Step Dance? If so, join Irish Dance instructor, Kimberly Mullinex, Appalachian Irish Dance Co., for an afternoon of

  • Weed Wrangle

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

    Weed Wrangle 2023 Saturday, March 4 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 20 Registration required - https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=654392 Have you ever wanted to get involved with your favorite state park? On March 4 th we will be hosting a weed wrangle event, removing the invasive English ivy along our historic riverfront trail. The event

  • Carter Mansion: Guided Tours

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

    Carter Mansion Guided Tour Wednesday, March 1 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 2 1:00 pm Thursday, March 9 1:00 pm Thursday, March 22 1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $5.00; 6 and under free Tax included                                                                                         Max:  15 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Park staff for a tour of

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  • Workshop: Historical Book Binding

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

    Workshop: Historical Book Binding Saturday, February 25 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Class Fee and Materials Cost: $20.00 (Pay in cash only on day of class) Register by calling the park visitor center (423-543-5808). Bring:  Awl, bone folder (or butter knife), and paper scissors. To decorate the cover, bring ribbon, lace, buttons, etc. Join Paulette