History Alive Tours

11/23/2024

A little early, but the season has begun! Carved ornaments available at Appalachian Carving, 31163 Lee Hilary, Glade Spring, VA 24340 or at HolstonMtnArts.org.

07/06/2024

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05/24/2024

Welcome!

05/19/2024

The Governor, addressing the Watagua settlement.

05/10/2024

The Governor Dunmore will be telling his story.

Muster at Fort Watauga: An 18th Century Frontier Exhibition
May 18 & 19, 2024

The story of one of Tennessee's most historic places will come to life as numerous 18th century living history interpreters, heritage craftspeople, and character demonstrators converge at Fort Watauga for a step back in time. Come see how you can make history at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park!

Free Admission!

Event Schedule

S A T U R D A Y, M A Y 18th
10:00 - Militia Muster & Posting of the Colors – (Fort Watauga)
10:30 - 18th Century Fishing – Ranger Cory Franklin, Rocky Fork State Park (River Crossing Site)
11:00 - Lord Dunmore Speaks; Virginia’s Colonial Governor – Michael Henningsen (Fort Watauga)
11:30 - The British Army in the American Revolution – Alexis Dekeyser (British Camp)
12:00 - “Turning the Tide”; The Campaign to Kings Mountain – Steve Ricker, OVTA (Fort Watauga)
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 (Native Camp)
2:00 - Child Soldiers of the American Revolution – Ivan & Cohen Daniels, Watauga Valley Fifes & Drums (Fort Watauga)
3:00 - Auction – Open to reenactors and the public alike. Pick up some nice 18th century reproductions, books, and more. (Fort Watauga)
4:00 - Event Closed for the Day

S U N D A Y, M A Y 19th
10:00 - Event Opens. Militia Muster and Inspection – (Fort Watauga)
10:30 - 18th Century Worship Service – (Fort Watauga)
11:00 - Lord Dunmore Speaks; Virginia’s Colonial Governor – Michael Henningsen (Fort Watauga)
11:30 - The British Army in the American Revolution – Alexis Dekeyser (British Camp)
12:00 - 18th Century Fishing – Ranger Cory Franklin, Rocky Fork State Park (River Crossing Site)
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 (Native Camp)
2:00 - “Turning the Tide”; The Campaign to Kings Mountain – Steve Ricker, OVTA (Fort Watauga)
2:30 - Child Soldiers of the American Revolution – Ivan & Cohen Daniels, Watauga Valley Fifes & Drums (Fort Watauga)
3:00 - Event Closed

03/22/2024

All are welcome!

03/19/2024

A great place to browse and shop!

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03/16/2024

Marching for St. Patrick's Day in Roanoke. We begin about at the 30:00 mark.

https://www.wdbj7.com/2024/03/16/watch-freedom-first-st-patricks-day-parade-downtown-roanoke/

03/11/2024

02/26/2024

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02/18/2024

Enjoying an evening with the U.S. Navy band.