Upcoming Events


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

  • Butterflies through Binoculars

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

    Butterflies through Binoculars Saturday, July 10 2:00 pm Led by Larry McDaniel of Tri Cities Young Naturalists, Everybody loves butterflies. They are beautiful, fly during the day and are easy to find. Let’s go find some as we walk the grounds of Sycamore Shoals on Saturday, July 10 at 2:00 pm. We’ll see and learn

  • History at Home

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

    Wednesday June 30th 10:30 a.m. “A Shoemakers Work” –During the 18 th century shoes were a process to make. Join Slade Nakoff as he demonstrates and describes the everyday work of a cobbler during the 18 th century while he continues work on a pair of colonial shoes. This event will be held inside the

  • Sycamore Shoals Historic Home Tours

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

    Sabine Hill Guided Tour        Monday, June 28                                                                                                    1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $5.00; 6 and under free; Tax included           Max: 12 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals     Join Park Manager Jennifer Bauer for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor.

  • Ranger Led Bike Ride

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Ranger Led Bike Ride Monday, June 28, 2021 9:00 am Admission: $5; 6 and under free; Tax included Max: 10 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

    $5
  • Old Time Music Jam

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Old Time Music Jam – Led by Art Lang Sunday, June 27, 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!   ***

  • Flint Knapping Workshop

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is offering a beginner's level primitive skills workshop on Flint Knapping – Making Stone Tools on Saturday, June 19 from 10 am - 4 pm.                                      Taught by Flint Knapper's, Bob Estep and Gary Baxter  this

    $60
  • Workshop: Flint Knapping – Making Stone Tools

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Workshop: Flint Knapping – Making Stone Tools Instructors: Bob Estep and Gary Baxter Saturday, June 19, 10 am – 4 pm Cost: $60.00 (Includes instruction, flint knapping kit & stone – yours to keep!) Min: 4 Max: 10 Registration required by Wednesday, June 16 – Call the park at 423-543-5808

    $60
  • Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park: Seasonal Interpreter Programs

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park History at Home Seasonal Interpretive Programs with Slade Nakoff & Matthew Simerly, June 16 – June 27. *** COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Face masks are optional on park grounds and inside park facilities. Social distancing of 6 feet is recommended. The park visitors center closes Mon. – Sat. between the hours of

  • Flags in Colonial America

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Flags in Colonial America Monday, June 14, 1:00 pm Free Admission Join us on Flag Day as museum curator Chad Bogart shares the history behind our nation’s most recognized symbol. Learn how our country’s flag was derived and see examples of other flags used in America during the 18th century

    Free
  • Death Comes to the Carter Mansion

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

    Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Death Comes to the Carter Mansion Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 pm Adults - $10.00; 17 and under - $8:00; Tax included Max: 12 Not recommended for small children Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals   In June of 1800, our region mourned the loss of early settlers, statesmen, military leader, and namesake

    $10