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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
Elizabethton, TN 37643 United States Get Directions
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Bird Walk
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesSycamore Shoals State Historic Park Bird Walk Monday, June 7, 9:00 am – 10:00 am Led by Larry McDaniel - Tri Cities Young Naturalists We will meet at the Visitor Center where we will have a short talk about birds and then we will walk the grounds to see what we can find. Bring binoculars
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Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals – Our 42nd Year!
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesSycamore Shoals State Historic Park Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals - Our 42nd Year! Friday & Saturday, June 4-5; 11-12 7:30 pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday – June 17-19; 24-26 7:30 pm Tennessee’s official outdoor drama presented by local performers against the backdrop of Fort Watauga. See the Revolution through the eyes of
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42nd Season of Liberty!
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesThe 42nd season of Liberty! is starting on Friday, June 4. The cast of Liberty! the Saga of Sycamore Shoals invites you to join them for their 42nd year of presenting the Official Outdoor Drama of the State of Tennessee. Each year, the Fort Watauga amphitheater comes to life with the sights and sounds of
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History at Home
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesOn June 2nd, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will begin its annual History at Home interpretive program series. This year we welcome historic interpreters Matthew Simerly and Slade Nakoff who bring a wide variety of experience and talents to Sycamore Shoals. *** COVID-19 GUIDELINES: Face masks are optional on park grounds and inside park facilities.
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Tomahawk Throwing Workshop
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesDiscover the unique skill of 18th century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Jason Davis for a hands-on tutorial. Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on the early American Frontier as well as proper technique and release for throwing with safety and accuracy. No children younger than 12. Parents who wish to be present
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26th Annual Siege of Fort Watauga
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United States26th Annual Siege of Fort Watauga May 15 - 16, 2021 On Saturday, May 15th and Sunday, May 16th, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will host nearly 150 living history re-enactors for the 26thannual Siege of Fort Watauga. Colonial, British, and Native re-enactors will converge at the re-created Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals to
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27th Annual Siege at Fort Watauga
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesIt is the summer of 1776 and the Watauga settlement is at war. Join us as 200 colonial and Native reenactors present this dramatic retelling of the Cherokee attack brought on the settlers of the Watauga valley. Visit the living history camps, shop and period vendors, and witness battle reenactments both days. Hear the rattle
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Bird Walk with the Lee & Lois Herndon TOS Chapter
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesMeet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.
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Misunderstood Animals: The Corn Snake
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesCome join intern Lauren Thompson for a friendly discussion on one of the most misunderstood animals, the corn snake. Snakes have been portrayed as a villain in history for as long as anyone can remember. In this program visitors will have the opportunity to learn about native snake species and how they benefit the ecosystem.
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Misunderstood Animals: Awesome Opossum
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN, United StatesHave you ever wondered what’s going on inside of an opossum's mind? Can an Opossum hang on a tree upside down by the tail? Come find out with intern Lauren Thompson and learn about how awesome the Opossum can be. From eating ticks that may carry Lyme disease, to being mother nature’s clean-up crew. The
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