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History at Home

Posted on May 26, 2020

Our summer interpretive ranger programs begin on Wednesday, June 3rd!   From the top menu, choose Monthly Interpretive Programs/History at Home-Summer Ranger Programs, to meet Laura Ellis and Taylor Moorefield and learn more about their summer plans. Their first schedule is … Continue reading →

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The Overmountain Institute – March 6 – 8

Posted on January 26, 2020

On March 6th through 8th, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park will hold the second annual installment of the popular event entitled “The Overmountain Institute”. This new approach to sharing the regions rich cultural heritage gives participants the chance to get … Continue reading →

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Old Christmas at Fort Watauga

Posted on December 18, 2019

  January 4 & 5, 2020   Christmas isn’t over yet! Come to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park and see how our colonial ancestors celebrated a holiday called “Old Christmas”. In Colonial America, Christmas was celebrated as a twelve day … Continue reading →

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