2019 Independence Day on the Frontier – Militia Muster at Fort Watauga
Experience Independence Day on the Frontier – Militia Muster at Fort Watauga on June 29-30, 2019 at at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park in Elizabethton, Tennessee. What did colonists think about a new nation? Be a guest in Fort Watauga as news of Independence arrives to the colonial frontier. Walk among historical characters and hear their varied reactions to the Declaration, from fear of war to the hope of a brighter future.
Independence Day on the Frontier-Militia Muster at Fort Watauga
Step back in time to a colorful revolutionary world and witness life as it was on the 18th century frontier during a very tumultuous time. In the summer of 1776 colonial leaders met in Philadelphia to draft a document that would forever change the world.
Get an early start on your Independence celebrations and bring the entire family out for a weekend full of history, patriotism, education, and family fun.
The militia members will be set up in and around the Fort providing a wide variety of educational and entertaining opportunities, portraying what life was like on the 18th century colonial frontier.
Hours:
Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Because the Independence Day on the Frontier-Militia Muster at Fort Watauga takes place outdoors, it is subject to cancellation if the area is hit by severe weather.
Visit Fort Watauga and step into a colorful Revolutionary world. Walk among living historians who share our past through talks, displays, and demonstrations of 18th century life. Come and learn about the frontier militia and the part they played during the War for Independence!
Location
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
1651 West Elk Avenue
Elizabethton, TN 37643
For more information: (423) 543-5808 Info@FriendsOfSycamoreShoals.org
This event is sponsored by The Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia and Friends of Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area.
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