Upcoming Events


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

  • Tennessee’s Essential Trees

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

    Join Sycamore Shoals intern Lauren Thompson to learn about some of Tennessee’s Essential Trees! This guided hike will feature outstanding trees and a guided walk along the Watauga River. Learn how to recognize a tree with or without leaves, how our ancestors used the trees, and other unique facts. Experience the state park by hearing

    Free
  • Full Moon Hike

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

    Full Moon Hike Monday, April 26, 2021 10:00 pm Admission - $5.00 (tax included), 6 and under free Tax included                                                                                         Max:  10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Our parks are closed from dusk till dawn, but this is a special occasion. Join Ranger Cory Franklin, for a walk under the light of the full

  • Earth Day Hike

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

    Earth Day Hike Thursday, April 22, 2021 2:00 pm Admission: Free! Max: 10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join Sycamore Shoals intern Lauren Thompson on a guided hike that will feature outstanding trees and a guided walk along the Watauga River. Learn how to recognize a tree with or without leaves, how our ancestors used the

  • Tunes of Time

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

    Tunes of the Time Friday, April 16, 2021                                                                                                2:00 pm Admission: $5.00 (tax included), 6 and under: Free                                                  Max: 10 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Life on the 18 th century frontier could be harsh and unpredictable. Many early settlers turned to music as a source of joy and entertainment. Join Museum

  • Carter Mansion Celebration & Militia Muster

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

    Carter Mansion Celebration & Militia Muster Saturday, April 10, 2021 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us as we celebrate the oldest frame house in Tennessee, and the historically prominent Carter Family. Travel back to the 1780’s and tour the Carter Mansion. Witness living history reenactors demonstrating aspects of 18 th Century life, and see

  • Tomahawk Throwing Workshop

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

    Tomahawk Throwing Workshop Friday, April 9, 2021                                                               10 am – 11 am Cost: $5.00 (tax included)                                                                  Max: 6 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Discover the unique skill of 18 th century tomahawk throwing by joining Ranger Jason Davis for a hands-on tutorial. Topics will include the versatile applications of the tomahawk on

  • Carter Mansion Tour

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

    Carter Mansion Tour Thursday, April 8, 15, 22, 2021                                                                     1:00 pm Adults - $9.00; Ages 7 to 17 years - $5.00; 6 and under free Tax included                                                                                         Max:  6 Registration required - www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join park staff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Discover the secrets of this

  • Living History Weekends at Fort Watauga

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

    Living History Weekends at Fort Watauga Each Saturday and Sunday in April (Except 4 th and the 10 th ) 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join our historic interpretive staff for a variety of free living history demonstrations, displays, and presentations on various aspects of life in the 18 th century frontier. You never know

  • Christmastide at the Carter Mansion

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

    Christmastide at the Carter Mansion  Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5                                       5:00, 6:00, 7:00 & 8:00 pm Cost: Adults - $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 - $4.00; Ages 6 and under - Free Max: 10 per tour Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Registration Opens November 1st Take a step back in time as historical

    $4 – $8
  • Walking in Frontier Footsteps – After Thanksgiving Day Hike

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

    Walking in Frontier Footsteps - After Thanksgiving Day Hike  Friday, November 27                                                                                   9:00 am Cost: Free Pre-registration required – www.tnstateparks.com/parks/events/sycamore-shoals Join park staff for a guided walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path. Learn about the historic events that took place around Sycamore Shoals and their significance

    Free