TN State Parks Announce Thanksgiving Events in East Tennessee
Sycamore Shoals State Park
Join Sycamore Shoals State Park on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, for its Thanksgiving Garrison – with the Washington County Militia giving a glimpse into the past with an 18th century Thanksgiving at Fort Watauga. The garrison will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) both days and there will be plenty of food and period demonstrations.
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park attracts more than 305,000 people every year. The 85-acre site sits on the banks of the Watauga River where the Overmountain Men assembled in 1780 before marching to defeat the British in the Battle of Kings Mountain, a turning point in the Revolutionary War. The park features interpretive exhibits, events, a fitness trail and picnic facilities. It is located off U.S. Highway 321 in Elizabethton. For more information about the scheduled activities, please call the park office at (423) 543-5808 or visit the park’s Web site at www.tnstateparks.com/SycamoreShoals.
Frozen Head State Park
Frozen Head will hold a Volunteer Trail Day on Saturday, Nov. 21. Participants are asked to meet at the visitor center at 9 a.m., wear sturdy hiking boots, bring a daypack with water and lunch, and wear appropriate clothing for weather conditions. Specific projects will be determined later but work will focus on trail maintenance and repair. Some moderate hiking may be required and expected return time will be approximately 3 p.m. (EST) or before.
Frozen Head State Park is located near Wartburg in Morgan County in the scenic Cumberland Mountains. The park contains undisturbed forest land, small streams and waterfalls, beautiful mountains and some of the richest wildflower areas in Tennessee. For additional information about the upcoming Volunteer Trail Day or other events at Frozen Head, please call (423) 346-3318. For more information about the park, please visit www.tnstateparks.com/FrozenHead.
ABOUT TENNESSEE STATE PARKS
Tennessee’s 53 state parks offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families, or business and professional groups. State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call toll free 1-888-867-2757. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.tnstateparks.com.
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