Muster at Fort Watauga: An 18th Century Frontier Exhibition
Saturday, May 18th: 10AM – 4PM
Sunday, May 19th: 10AM – 3PM
Experience the incredible story of Sycamore Shoals at the largest 18th century living history event in the state! Join nearly 200 living history demonstrators, re-enactors, and heritage interpreters as they bring the 18th century frontier to life. Visit the military encampment, native camp and Fort Watauga, shop with period vendors, enjoy Revolutionary War era tactical demonstrations and numerous presentations of life on the colonial frontier. Hear the rattle of muskets, smell the campfire smoke, and see history come to life during the Muster at Fort Watauga! FREE ADMISSION!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 18th
10:00 Militia Muster & Posting of the Colors
10:30 18th Century Fishing – Ranger Cory Franklin, Rocky Fork State Park
11:00 Lord Dunmore Speaks; Virginia’s Colonial Governor – Michael Henningsen
11:30 The British Army in the American Revolution – Alexis Dekeyser
12:00 “Turning the Tide”; The Campaign to Kings Mountain – Steve Ricker, OVTA
1:00 Tactical Demonstration: The Battle of Kings Mountain (Please move to the spectator viewing area 15 minutes prior to demonstration.)
1:30 “A Balancing Act”; Cherokee, British, and Colonial Relations – Mark & Sherry Finchum
2:00 Child Soldiers of the American Revolution – Ivan & Cohen Daniels, Watauga Valley Fifes & Drums
3:00 Auction – Open to reenactors and the public alike. Pick up some nice 18th century reproductions, books, and more. All proceeds help make events like the Muster of Fort Watauga possible
4:00 Event Closed for the Day – Join us tomorrow for another exciting day of living history!
S U N D A Y, M A Y 19th
10:00 Event Opens. Militia Muster and Inspection
10:30 18th Century Worship Service
11:00 Lord Dunmore Speaks; Virginia’s Colonial Governor – Michael Henningsen
11:30 The British Army in the American Revolution – Alexis Dekeyser
12:00 18th Century Fishing – Ranger Cory Franklin, Rocky Fork State Park
1:00 Tactical Demonstration: The Battle of Kings Mountain (Please move to the spectator viewing area 15 minutes prior to demonstration.)
1:30 “A Balancing Act”; Cherokee, British, and Colonial Relations – Mark & Sherry Finchum
2:00 “Turning the Tide”; The Campaign to Kings Mountain – Steve Ricker, OVTA
2:30 Child Soldiers of the American Revolution – Ivan & Cohen Daniels, Watauga Valley Fifes & Drums
3:00 Event Closed – See you next year!
Ongoing Activities: Scoundrel’s Alley, Curiosities Museum, Children’s Jobs Museum, Natural Dyeing, Quill Pen Writing, Colonial Games, Deer Skin Trade, Cherokee Traditions, Basket Weaving, Chair Caning, Blacksmithing, Medicinal Plants, Hide Tanning, Publick House, Firearms Displays, British Military Encampment, 18th Cooking & Foodways, Militia Encampment, and Much More! Also, visit our award-winning museum and interpretive film.
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park 