UPCOMING EVENTS
Plan ahead with fun happenings across Carter County *** All 2021 special events may be affected by Covid-19 related changes to program schedules, along with visitor safety considerations. Please contact the park for updated information ***
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
Friday, October 1 26th Annual Sycamore Shoals Quilt Show - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Meet at: Park Visitor Center. This three-day exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures and antique quilts will be on display. National Public Lands Day TN Serves - Trail Cleanup - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Price is Free. Register for the event. Join Park Ranger Cory Franklin for a day on the banks of the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park. For this years Tennessee Serves event we will celebrate National Public Lands Day and give back by cleaning up trash along the Patriots Path Trail. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. This is a three hour event so if you plan to stay the whole time it may be a good idea to bring food and water. Registration and Waiver required at the link below. https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/ detail/?need_id=614423 Saturday, October 2 Bird Walk - 8 a.m. - Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season. 26th Annual Sycamore Shoals Quilt Show - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Meet
at: Park Visitor Center This three-day exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures and antique quilts will be on display.
Sunday, October 3 26th Annual Sycamore Shoals Quilt Show - 1p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Meet at: Park Visitor Center. This three-day exhibition, sponsored by the Sycamore Shoals Stitchers, features a show and demonstrations by local quilters. Bed quilts, wall hangings, holiday and baby quilts, miniatures and antique quilts will be on display. Saturday, October 9 Bird Walk - 8 a.m. - Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.
to the home includes steps and an interior staircase. Tour may be subject to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather. Sabine Hill Guided Tour - 11 a.m. - 12 Noon. Meet at Sabine Hill Historic Site. Register for the event. Price is 6 and under Free. $5.00 Ages 7 to 17 Years, $9.00 for Adult. Join Seasonal Interpreter Matthew Simerly 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. Saturday, October 16 Bird Walk - 8 a.m. - Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season.
Carter Mansion Guided Tour - 11 a.m. - 12 Noon. Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1301 Broad Street - Elizabethton, TN 37643. Register for the event. Price is 6 and under Free. $5.00 Ages 7 to 17 Years, $9.00 for Adult. Join park Interpreter Slade Nakoff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the detailed 18th century interiors, hand carved moldings, and overmantle paintings as you visit this elegant frontier home built by Col. John Carter between 1775 and 1780. The John and Landon Carter Mansion is located at 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Accessibility
Sabine Hill Guided Tour - 11 a.m. - 12 Noon. Meet at Sabine Hill Historic Site. Register for the event. Price is 6 and under Free. $5.00 Ages 7 to 17 Years, $9.00 for Adult. Join Seasonal Interpreter Matthew Simerly 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
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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. Sunday, October 17 October 31 Small Works Art Show - Visitor Center operating hours. Meet at Park Visitor Center. Reception: Sunday, October 17th @ 1:30 p.m. Displays of 8 x 10 or smaller works by members of the Watauga Valley Art League are featured during this art event.
Saturday, October 23 Bird Walk - 8 a.m. - Meet at Visitor Center parking lot. Meet other birders and naturalists at Sycamore Shoals for a morning of birding during the migratory season. Carter Mansion Guided Tour - 11 a.m. - 12 Noon. Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion 1301 Broad Street - Elizabethton, TN 37643. Register for the event. Price is 6 and under Free. $5.00 Ages 7 to 17 Years, $9.00 for Adult. Join park Interpreter Slade Nakoff for a tour of Tennessee’s oldest frame house! Enjoy the detailed 18th century interiors, hand carved moldings, and overmantle paintings as you visit this elegant frontier home built by Col. John Carter 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
