Upcoming Events


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

  • Outing Yourself During the Federal Period

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

    Outing Yourself During the Federal Period Saturday, February 18 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Class fee: Free! Register by calling the park visitor center (423-543-5808). Have you wondered what changes were made in clothing during the American Federal period? (1789-1823) Join Donna Horowitz, founder of Sabine Hill Social Society, for an afternoon of presentations covering

  • Death & Mourning in Early America

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

    Death & Mourning in Early America Friday, February 17                                                                                        6:00 pm Saturday, February 18                                                                                    6:00 pm Admission - $12.00 tax included                                                                    Max: 12 Not recommended for small children Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals In February of 1842 our region mourned the loss of Elizabeth MacLin Carter, the namesake of Elizabethton and widow of Brigadier

  • Historical Sewing Class

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

    Historical Sewing Class Monday, February 6 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Monday, February 13 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Class fee: $35.00 for both sessions (6 hours) – Pay on day of class. Register by calling the park visitor center (423-543-5808). Looking for some help sewing your historical attire? Sewing instructor Donna Horowitz will be

  • Raised Bed Gardening with Ben Hunter

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

    Raised Bed Gardening with Ben Hunter Saturday, February 4                                                                    9:00 am – 12:00 pm Free!                                                                                         Max:  25 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals It’s not too early to be planning & building your spring garden. Gardener, Ben Hunter, will be joining us to share his techniques for growing the garden of

  • Freedom and Firelocks

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

    Freedom and Firelocks Thursday, February 2                                                            1:00 pm Cost: $5.00 tax included                                                       Max: 12 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals How did a frontier militia made up of hunters and farmers win one of the most pivotal battles of the American Revolution against the best-trained army in the world?  Join Ranger Jason Davis to discover how our

  • Walking in Frontier Footsteps

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

    Walking in Frontier Footsteps Wednesday, February 1                                                          3:00 pm Cost: $5.00 tax included                                                        Max: 12 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Davis for a special guided interpretive walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path on Wednesday, February 1. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and

  • Flint and Steel Fire Starting Basics

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

    Flint and Steel Fire Starting Basics Wednesday, February 1                                                      1:00 pm Cost: $5.00 tax included                                                      Max: 5 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals How would you make a fire without the modern conveniences of a lighter or matches? Discover this fundamental 18 th century skill by joining Ranger Jason Davis for a hands-on tutorial about basic flint and

  • Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang

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

    Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, January 22 nd                                                 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region each month.  Old time musicians of all levels are welcome.  Don’t play an instrument?  Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!

  • Fellowship English Country Dancing

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

    Fellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, January 15 th                                                   1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include the opportunity to learn dances from different worldwide cultures. No cost to attend. Open to anyone, with or without experience or a partner. Meet in the Visitor Center. Sponsored

  • Reticule Sewing Class

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

    Reticule Sewing Class Saturday, January 14 th 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Class fee: $25.00 – Pay on day of class. Register by calling the park visitor center. Join instructor Donna Horowitz for an afternoon of sewing women's reticules. These small handbags were designed at the end of the 1700's when women's fashions moved away