UPCOMING EVENTS Plan ahead with fun happenings across Carter County attendees to bring masks and keep 6 feet apart from other guests. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation***
Friday, January 1 First Day Hike - Walking in Frontier Footsteps 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. Meet at: Picnic Area near kiosk Price: $0.00 / Attendee $5.00 / Attendee + Donation $10.00 / Attendee + Donation $20.00 / Attendee + Donation Join Ranger Cory Franklin for a special guided interpretive walk through the grounds of Sycamore Shoals and along portions of the walking path on Friday, January 1st. Discover the historical events that took place surrounding Sycamore Shoals and their significance to the formation of our State and Country. Dress appropriately for the weather as we will be taking a casual stroll on the walking path and through the park grounds. Portions of the walk will include ground that may not be flat or solid for people with mobility challenges. Meet in the picnic area beside the Visitor Center, at 9:00 am. Please no pets. Hike is by reservation only and subject to cancellation due to significantly inclement weather. Please be mindful of social distancing and be considerate of those with health concerns. ***In keeping with CDC guidelines to prevent Covid-19, all guests MUST register in advance for the listed programs. We encourage
Saturday, January 2 Peg Leg GeoVenture - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Meet at: Visitor Center Porch Price: $5.00 Join Ranger Phil Hylen for an expedition to the Peg Leg Mine in search of Roan Mountain’s history as seen in rocks! Enjoy discovering evidence of iron mining at the turn of the 20th century and learn your rocks while breaking up your very own geode to see what treasures hide inside. Participants are limited to 10 people and entry costs $5.00 per person. Hike distance is approximately half a mile. Dress for the weather with sturdy shoes.
Tuesday, January 5 Fiddlers Club: Weekly Group Lesson - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Meet at: Contact Instructor for Details. Price: $10.00. Lessons are taught by Park Ranger Marcianne O’Day and focus on traditional tunes and playing techniques. All you need to participate is a working fiddle, a desire to learn, and a little time to practice. The more you can practice, the quicker you’ll make progress, but even if you only
have a few minutes a day and show up for lessons on a regular basis, you’ll fit in fine. Everyone progresses at their own pace and the group setting means that we all learn and benefit from each other’s questions (and struggles). This group class is for adult learners although teenagers older than 15 are welcome to join. There are two ways to join up: 1) If you’ve had previous experience (maybe you had a year or less of lessons, and/or it has been a long time and you remember just a little) register online or in person, and show up to the lesson. Folks in the lesson are moving at different speeds and you’ll fall right in. 2) If you’ve never played before, or you feel like you’d be starting over from the beginning, start by registering for an Absolute Beginner’s Fiddle Workshop. They are offered on one Saturday each month. Once you’ve got the basics down, you’re welcome to join the weekly group lesson. If you have questions about our class, or need help finding an instrument, if you want to get started as a complete beginner, or would like to try but have some anxiety about it, contact the instructor. She’ll answer questions and talk you into coming.
have a few minutes a day and show up for lessons on a regular basis, you’ll fit in fine. Everyone progresses at their own pace and the group setting means that we all learn and benefit from each other’s questions (and struggles). This group class is for adult learners although teenagers older than 15 are welcome to join. There are two ways to join up: 1) If you’ve had previous experience (maybe you had a year or less of lessons, and/or it has been a long time and you remember just a little) register online or in person, and show up to the lesson. Folks in the lesson are moving at different speeds and you’ll fall right in. 2) If you’ve never played before, or you feel like you’d be starting over from the beginning, start by registering for an Absolute Beginner’s Fiddle Workshop. They are offered on one Saturday each month. Once you’ve got the basics down, you’re welcome to join the weekly group lesson. If you have questions about our class, or need help finding an instrument, if you want to get started as a complete beginner, or would like to try but have some anxiety about it, contact the instructor. She’ll answer questions and talk you into coming.
Tuesday, January 12 Fiddlers Club: Weekly Group Lesson - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Meet at: Contact Instructor for Details. Price: $10.00. Lessons are taught by Park Ranger Marcianne O’Day and focus on traditional tunes and playing techniques. All you need to participate is a working fiddle, a desire to learn, and a little time to practice. The more you can practice, the quicker you’ll make progress, but even if you only
Sunday, January 17 Irish Traditional Music Session - 1 p.m. -4 p.m. - Meet at: Contact Program Leader. Price: FREE An Irish “session” is an informal gathering of musicians who play Irish Traditional Music. It’s like a music jam, but with a set repertoire of tunes and a very specific style. Experienced Irish Traditional Musicians (melody instruments only) are welcome to join. Due to COVID-19, this event is limited to 10 total participants (Irish
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