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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
Elizabethton, TN 37643 United States Get Directions
Events at this venue
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Old Time Music Jam
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesOld Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, September 25 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!
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Overmountain Militia Muster
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesThe year was 1780, and the tide of the American Revolution was turning against the patriot cause. The British gained new allies in the divided South and won victory after victory in a bloody civil war. Charleston had fallen to the British, American forces had crumbled at the battle of Camden, and things were looking very bleak
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Overmountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesOvermountain Muster at Sycamore Shoals Saturday, September 24 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, September 25 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for a weekend of living history demonstrations at the encampment of the Overmountain militia before the Battle of King’s Mountain in 1780. Live some of the most crucial days of the American
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Walking in Frontier Footsteps
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesWalking in Frontier Footsteps Friday, September 23 12:00 noon Admission: $6.00; 6 and under free: Tax included Max: 20 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart for a special guided interpretive walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding
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Tech in Nature
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesTech in Nature Tuesday, September 20 1:00 pm Admission - $6.00 (plus tax), 6 and under free Tax included Max: 10 Pre-Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Today, most people are inseparable from their smart phones and mobile devices. We want to embrace this cultural change and show you how you can better use
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Fellowship English Country Dancing
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesFellowship English Country Dancing Sunday, September 18 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 by the
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The Gathering at Sycamore Shoals
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesThe Gathering at Sycamore Shoals Saturday, September 10 10:00 am Join the Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution at Fort Watauga in honor of the Overmountain Men and their victory over loyalist forces at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The 242 st anniversary of the “Gathering at Sycamore Shoals” will be celebrated with a
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Summer Music Jam at Fort Watauga
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesSummer Music Jam at Fort Watauga Friday, September 9 6:00 pm Admission: Free Join us for our second show in an ongoing series of music at Fort Watauga. The show will start at 6:00 pm at the amphitheater behind Fort Watuaga. Bring a chair (not required), bring a snack, we’ll see you there!
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Ranger Led Bike Ride
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesRanger Led Bike Ride Friday, September 2 10:00 am – 11:00 am Admission: $5.00; Tax included Max: 6 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Davis for a ranger led bike ride from the park, up the Elizabethton Linear Trail to the Covered Bridge, then back to the park via the Tweetsie Trail. Total loop will be
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Creek Critter Catchin’
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesCreek Critter Catchin’ Thursday, September 1 10:00 am – 11:00 am Admission - $5.00: Tax Included Max: 10 Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Ranger Davis for a cool and refreshing walk through the waterways of the Watauga River and discover the different creatures that call it home! Please bring footwear that you don’t mind getting


