18th Century Winter Militia Muster

Saturday and Sunday, February 6 & 7

 

On February 6 and 7 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, TN will present a weekend of 18^th century living history. The Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia, the park’s host living history organization, will be encamped in and around Fort Watauga providing visitors with a glimpse into our Revolutionary past. Walk among settlers and native peoples who share stories of our history through talks, skits, and demonstrations of 18^th century life.

The Washington County Militia provides many historic programs throughout the year at Sycamore Shoals. This particular event will focus mainly on the daily tasks and activities associated with a frontier militia muster. A muster was a monthly gathering of colonial militias to drill and train for military action. The Watauga settlement, in the 18^th century, was a remote backwoods community, far removed from the towns and cities in Britain’s American colonies. The frontiersmen had to be on alert and ready to defend their settlement, or raise a force to travel over the mountains to the aid of their fellow patriots.

Join the reenactors of the Washington County Militia at Fort Watauga as they present a myriad of programs and demonstrations showcasing life on the 18^th century frontier. Also witness the militia as they present flintlock musket firing demonstrations, 18^th century artillery demonstrations, and military drill. Bring out the entire family for this free event, and enjoy an exciting, entertaining, and informative day at the beautiful and historic Sycamore Shoals State Park.

The event takes place on Saturday, February 6^th from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Sunday, February 7^th from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area is located at 1651 W. Elk Avenue in Elizabethton, TN. A detailed schedule will be available on the park website or you may call the park at 423-543-5808. Visit the park websites at http://www.sycamoreshoalstn.org or http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/sycamore-shoals.

 

This Event is Sponsored by:

The Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia

washingtoncountyregiment.wordpress.com

 

 

 

Audition for Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals

 

Sunday,     January 31

2:00 pm – in the park Visitors Center

Passionate about our heritage? Interested in performing in Tennessee’s official outdoor drama? Audition for this fun and unique interpretation of the American Revolution as told by the Overmountain Men: colonists who defied British law and settled on Cherokee lands.

Performances take place here at Sycamore Shoals, the last three weekends of July; dates for 2016 are Thursday through Saturday, July 14-16, 21-23, and 28 – 30, with 2016 marking our 38th year of outdoor drama at Sycamore Shoals.

There are opportunities to audition for speaking roles and non-speaking.

You do not need to register in advance, but if you have questions, please call the park at 423-543-5808.