Sycamore Shoals State Park Upcoming Events

Published 7:59 am Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Carter Mansion Guided Tour – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Meet at: Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St. Elizabethton, TN 37643. Price: children 6 and under is free, $5/ages 7-17, $9/adults. Register for the event. Join Seasonal Interpreter Andrea Price for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! The detailed interior boasts 18th century woodwork, original painted surfaces and faux finishes, and hand painted overmantle murals. Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the Carter family who built it between 1775 and 1780.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Sabine Hill Guided Tour – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet at Sabine Hill Historic Site. Price: children 6 and under is free, $5/ages 7-17, $9/adults. Register for the event. Join Seasonal Interpreter Slade Nakoff 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.

Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available.

Carter Mansion Guided Tour – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet at: Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St. Elizabethton, TN 37643. Price: children 6 and under is free, $5/ages 7-17, $9/adults. Register for the event. Join Seasonal Interpreter Andrea Price for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! The detailed interior boasts 18th century woodwork, original painted surfaces and faux finishes, and hand painted overmantle murals. Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the Carter family who built it between 1775 and 1780.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Carter Mansion Guided Tour – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Meet at: Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1031 Broad St. Elizabethton, TN 37643. Price: children 6 and under is free, $5/ages 7-17, $9/adults. Register for the event. Join Seasonal Interpreter Andrea Price for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! The detailed interior boasts 18th century woodwork, original painted surfaces and faux finishes, and hand painted overmantle murals. Enjoy the beauty of this elegant frontier home and learn the history of the Carter family who built it between 1775 and 1780.

The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Sabine Hill Guided Tour – 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meet at Sabine Hill Historic Site. Price: children 6 and under is free, $5/ages 7-17, $9/adults. Register for the event. Join Seasonal Interpreter Slade Nakoff 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.

Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available.

Sabine Hill Guided Tour – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet at Sabine Hill Historic Site. Price: children 6 and under is free, $5/ages 7-17, $9/adults. Register for the event. Join Seasonal Interpreter Slade Nakoff 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.

Accessibility to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Please note, only portable toilet facilities are available.

20th Annual Elizabethton Butterfly Count – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Meet at Sycamore Shoals State Park Visitors Center Parking Lot. The morning is spent at Sycamore Shoals and the afternoon in other areas of Elizabethton.  Come for all or part of the day!  (There is a small fee to have your name included on the official count list.) Sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association.  (Rain Date to be announced).

Fall Gardening Seminar – 9 a.m. – Noon. Meet at the Visitor Center Gathering Place. Master gardener Ben Hunter will be joining us to share his experiences and techniques for growing the garden of your dreams!

Sponsored by the Northeast Tennessee Master Gardeners.

The Defense of Fort Watauga – 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Meet at Fort Watauga. Price is $6. Register for the event. In the summer of 1776, three hundred Cherokee warriors laid siege to Fort Watauga where 200 local settlers had sought refuge. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart for a detailed recounting of the siege. Learn about the strategy of the Cherokee and the reasons for the attack, the measures taken by the settlers for their defense, and the weaponry used to defend the fort including a musket firing demonstration. Hear the incredible stories of the people involved in this very historic occurrence in the Watauga Valley.

Tunes of the Time: An Early American Music Sampler – 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Meet at Fort Watauga. Price is $6 and register for the event. Life on the 18th century frontier could be harsh and unpredictable. Many early settlers turned to music as a source of joy and entertainment. Join Museum Curator Chad Bogart at Fort Watauga for a glimpse into the musical heritage of the colonial frontier. See how music was a part of the everyday lives of colonial Americans and how the melting pot of early America influenced the songs and tunes we still enjoy today.

Taking Tea with Jane – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cost is $25 and register for the event. (Friends of Sycamore Shoals members – Present your membership card at the door and receive a $5.00 refund!)

Registration required – fssshp.ticketleap.com/tea2023/

Small Works Art Show – Visitor Center Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm, Sunday 1pm – 4:30pm. Meet at the Visitor Center Gathering Place. Reception: Sunday, August 13 – 1:30 pm

 Displays of 8 x 10 or smaller works by members of the Watauga Valley Art League will be featured during this show.

Cherokee Heritage Day – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: Adults – $8.00; Ages 7 to 17 years – $3.00; 6 and under free. Pre-Registration Not Required. Sycamore Shoals is forever linked with the rich traditions and influence of the Native Cherokee.  Join us for a day devoted to sharing Cherokee history and culture through traditional arts and historical presentations.  Activities include traditional Cherokee dance, music, language, cooking demonstrations, and skills such as basketmaking, finger weaving, beadwork, and woodcarving.  Contact the park for details.

Old Time Music Jam – 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. Enjoy the rich musical traditions of our region. Old time musicians of all levels are welcome.  Don’t play and instrument?  Come on over, kick back, and enjoy the tunes!