Sycamore Shoals State Park Upcoming Events
Published 9:07 am Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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March 1
Carter Mansion Guided Tour — 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St. Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Price: 6 and under is free, $5 ages 7 to 17, $9/adults and register for the event. Join Park Ranger Jason Davis for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Discover the secrets of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the family who built it between 1775 and 1780.
The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.
March 1
Carter Mansion Guided Tour – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St. Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Price: 6 and under is free, $5 ages 7 to 17, $9/adults and register for the event. Join Park Ranger Jason Davis for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Discover the secrets of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the family who built it between 1775 and 1780.
The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.
March 4
Weed Wrangle 2023 – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Register for the event. Have you ever wanted to get involved with your favorite state park?
On March 4 we will be hosting a weed wrangle event, removing the invasive English ivy along our historic riverfront trail. The event will last for 3 hours and we will provide gloves and bags for removal.
Please call Park Visitor Center if you have further questions at 423-543-5808.
March 5
Traditional Irish Dance – 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at the visitor center gathering place. Register for the event. Have you ever wanted to learn how to Irish Step Dance? If so, join Irish dance instructor Kimberly Mullinex of Appalachian Irish Dance Co. for an afternoon of learning basic Irish dance steps.
Mullinex is originally from the Hampton area. After becoming familiar with traditional Irish dance in Boston, Mass., competing on performance teams, and then teaching in other states, Mullinex is now bringing Irish dancing back to the hills of Tennessee.
Class is open for all ages 5 and above.
Wear comfortable shoes!
Class Fee: $6 (Friends of Sycamore Shoals Members—Free when registering online)
Maximum participants: 30
Registration Required — https://friendsofsycamoreshoalsstatepark.wildapricot.org/events
Provided in conjunction with Sabine Hill Social Society.
March 9
Carter Mansion Guided Tour – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St. Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Price: 6 and under is free, $5 ages 7 to 17, $9/adults and register for the event. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Discover the secrets of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the family who built it between 1775 and 1780.
The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.
March 10
Sabine Hill Guided Tour – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Meet at Sabine Hill Historic Site. Price: 6 and under is free, $5 ages 7 to 17, $9/adults and register for the event. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. The site has been described as one of the finest examples of Federal architecture in the State of Tennessee. During your tour you will have the opportunity to take in the colorful and architecturally detailed interior while learning about the influential Taylor family who called Sabine Hill home in the early 19th century.
Sabine Hill is located at 2328 West G Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.
March 11-12
Overmountain Weavers Guild Fibers Show & Sale – Saturday, 10-4; Sunday, 11-4. Meet at Park Visitor Center. Don’t miss this great opportunity to visit with some of the best fiber artists of our region! If you love fibers, this is the place for you! Demonstrations include weaving, spinning, knitting, natural dyeing, and more. A variety of handmade items will be offered for sale.
March 17
Transylvania Purchase Celebration – 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Meet at Visitor Center. Join Park Staff at Sycamore Shoals State Park for various demonstrations of trade goods, tools, and currency to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the Transylvania Purchase.
