UPCOMING EVENTS Plan ahead with fun happenings across Carter County
Saturday, Jan. 11 Meet an Overmountain Man 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. — On Saturday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m., meet at Picnic Shelter #3 in the Roan Mountain State Park Campground to meet an Overmountain Man as he prepares for the multi-day march to Kings Mountain in South Carolina. Participants will learn the history of Carter County’s most historic group of men who risked their lives to bring security to their newfound settlement. Many call the Battle of Kings Mountain the “beginning of the end” of the American Revolutionary War. Participants will also experience a live black powder demonstration and explore the gear and equipment used by these men in the late 1700s. No registration is required, just show up at Picnic Shelter 3. Meet at Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground. Hiking Staff 1 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. — Join Ranger Holland as we express our creative abilities while making a hiking staff from natural materials. Participants will be provided with the materials needed to construct and personalize the hiking staffs before taking them home for their next hike. Meet at the main park office at 1 p.m., prior to going to the program area. Preregistration is required prior to attending the program. Cost: $10 per person; $5 children 12 and under. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Carter Mansion Guided Tour 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. — Join Rang-
er 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. Tour will be given in 18th century period clothing. Meet at Historic John and Landon Carter Mansion, 1031 Broad St., Elizabethton, TN 37643 Saturday, Jan. 18 Roan Mountain GeoVenture 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. — On Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m., join Ranger Phil Hylen at the Visitor Center to set off on a 2-mile geology expedition around the park. Participants will visit and learn about the iron mines and pits found across the park as well as learn how Roan Mountain was formed. Participants will also learn how to read topography maps and compass. Before concluding, each participant will have the chance to break open their very own geode to discover their contents! This program is limited to 20 people and costs $10 to register. Be sure to dress warm and bring hiking essentials! Meet at the Visitor Center Porch.
registration. Please do not bring dogs to this program unless they are service animals. Meet at Park Headquarters. An Afternoon of Early 19th Century Dance 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. — Beginners and seasoned dancers alike are all welcome! The afternoon will include English Country Dance and early Appalachian dance techniques. Meet at Park Visitor Center.
Wednesday, Jan. 22 Sabine Hill Historic Site Guided Tour 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. — Join Museum Curatorial Assistant Chad Bogart for a guided tour of this stately home built by Mary Patton Taylor, widow of Brigadier General Nathaniel Taylor. Restored by the Tennessee Historical Commission and operated by Tennessee State Parks, the house has been returned to its 1818 splendor. 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. *Please Note: Only portable toilet facilities are available at this time. Sunday, Jan. 19 Meet at Sabine Hill State Raptor Force Owl Program 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. — Meet Rang- Historic Site, 2328 West G. Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643 er Phil Hylen at 2 p.m. at the Park Headquarters on Sunday, Workshop: Basic Sewing Jan. 19, for a live owl experience – Potholder/Oven Mitt at the park aviary! Learn what 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. makes these amazing birds of Cost: $25; Min: 2; Max: 6 prey unique and how people Learn the basic skills to make have used them as a model for an oven mitt and potholder. technology for ages. This program is free and does not require Course covers working with 14
batting, basic quilting, sewing curves and working with bias binding. Student needs to bring: sewing machine (with power cords and manual), scissors, pins. Instructor provides project supplies, iron, and board. Register and pre-pay by calling the park at 423-543-5808. Meet at Park Visitor Center Friday, Jan. 24 Orion the Hunter 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. — Join Park Ranger Phil Hylen at Picnic Shelter 3, starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24. We will be viewing Orion the Hunter, one of the most recognizable characters of our winter nights. Enjoy some S’mores around a campfire as we discover the legends of this demigod as well as a few celestial secrets he is hiding. Dress warm and bring some binoculars and any seating you would like. Registration is not required and attendance is free. Meet at Picnic Shelter 3 in the Campground. Saturday, Jan. 25 Outdoor Survival for Beginners 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. — Join Ranger Holland as we learn about the basics of outdoor wilderness survival. Topics will include water, food, fire, shelter and signaling for help. This is a beginner program for persons wishing to gain an understanding of the basic skills and knowledge needed to survive in an outdoor wilderness environment. Meet at the main park office at 1 p.m. prior to going to the program area. Program is free and no regis-
