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Upcoming Events
*** 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 ***
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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. 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.
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 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.
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.
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
to cancelation in the event of severely inclement weather.
Thursday, October 28 Scary Stories at Fort Watauga - 7:30 p.m. - Meet at Fort Watauga. Strange things happen around All Hallows Eve, especially at an old fort by the river. But don’t be afraid, Fort Watauga at Sycamore Shoals isn’t haunted… Or Is It?!?! Join us for an evening of family friendly stories, songs, and tales that are sure to send a shiver down your spine and tickle your funny bone.
Saturday, October 30
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 - Sunday, November 13- 14 Autumn Heritage Celebration - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Colonial Harvest Celebration Saturday, November 13th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 14th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Join the festivities at Fort Watauga as the Washington County Militia gather to celebrate recent victories in the War for Independence and give thanks for a bountiful harvest. Enjoy demonstrations of 18th century life and living history presentations.
Fall Fibers Fair
Saturday, November 13th 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 14th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fall is the time we plan our winter projects and our handmade holiday gifts! Spend a day visiting our regions finest fiber producers and artists! The day will include workshops, vendors with handmade items for sale, raw fibers, and demonstrations of spinning, weaving, and more!
Friday, December 3 -
Saturday, December 4
Christmas at the Carter Mansion - 6 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. - Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion, 1031 Broad Street, Elizabethan, TN 37643.
Spend a candlelit evening in the oldest frame house in Tennessee, decorated with bright greenery for the holidays. Enjoy music, refreshments and historic interpreters re-creating an 18th century Christmas celebration. Tours are by reservation only and space is limited. Registration opens on November. 1st. Contact the park at regular operating hours for more information. Roan Mountain State Park Events Friday, October 1- Sunday, October 3 Women’s Rock Climbing Workshop - 7 p.m. - 3 p.m. Meet at Cumberland Mountain State Park Restaurant Conference Room C. Price is $60.00. Register for the event. ***NOTE*** THIS PROGRAM IS BASED OUT OF CUMBERLAND MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, CROSSVILLE, TN. ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL TIME. Event Description: - Friday we will start with a meet and greet in Conference Room C downstairs of the park restaurant around 7:00 pm CST. We will cover outdoor climbing basics, including knot tying and belay technique. - Saturday we will meet at the Rec Lodge parking lot at 8:30 am CST to carpool to the Black Mountain climbing area. Once we get to Black Mountain, there is a short hike to the climbing location from the trailhead (1/2 mile). A number of top rope climbs and a 40 ft. rappel will be set up for the day. Climbs range in difficulty from beginner to intermediate/ advanced. - Sunday morning we will meet back at the Rec Lodge parking lot at 8:30 am CST to carpool to the Black Mountain for another day of climbing. The day ends around 3:00 pm CST, but you are free to leave earlier as needed (please let one of the staff know if you plan to leave early). **The Black Mountain Climbing area does not have restroom facilities, please be prepared for each day. We will be practicing Leave No Trace. Age restrictions:18 Years of Age and Older Price: $60 - instruction and gear for the weekend Accommodations for Cumberland Mountain State Park: Camping/Cabin reservations - make them online at https:// tnstateparks.com/parks/cumberlandmountain Please make your camping/cabin reservations ahead of time. Food will not be provided during the course of this workshop. Pack your breakfast, lunch, and snacks for each day. For dinner, we encourage you to bring your own or plan to eat at the Homestead Harvest Restaurant on the park.
Cancellation Deadline/Refund Policy:
Participants may cancel no later than Thursday, Sept. 30th, 5:00 PM with a 50% refund. After Sept. 30th, 5:00 PM there will be no refunds for participant cancellation.
Weather Cancellation: In the event the workshop is cancelled the alternate rain date is October 8th-10th. Saturday, October 2
Roan Mountain National Public Lands Celebration - 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Meet at Visitor Center Porch. Register for the event. Join Roan Mountain State Park on Saturday, October 2nd from 1-4 p.m. at the Roan Mountain State Park Visitor Center for a very exciting celebration of the 2021 National Public Lands Day and state-wide TN Serves initiative. In this combined event, Roan Mountain will reveal our brand new expansion of 150 acres located in the area east of the Visitor Center. After a brief presentation of the new property, we will hold a brief plan sharing event in the Visitor Center before working on the existing Peg Leg Mine and Cloudland Nature Trails in an effort to rehabilitate and connect these two trails.
This volunteer event and trail work day is limited to 20 participants. A Volunteer Waiver will be required to fill out upon arrival. Volunteers will be assisting park rangers in the rerouting of current trails to be safer and flow better in a beautiful section of our park. These two trails will also be designed to connect in preparation for future trails on the new property. Volunteers will be provided with tools and protective gear, but are welcome to bring their own gloves and eye protection. Be sure to wear good hiking shoes and bring plenty of water and snacks. We look forward to celebrating the future and working towards a fun new opportunity with you. Register today on our Galaxy Digital Volunteer Page.
