Siege of Fort Watauga
~ May 16 & 17, 2009 ~
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
Elizabethton, Tennessee
It is the Summer of 1776. As Patriot leaders meet in Philadelphia to draft a document for Freedom; those on the Frontier are fighting for it. Settlers strive to Hold the land while Native Cherokee Struggle to Preserve Their way of Life.
Free Admission * Daily Battles
Guest Speaker:
Author, “Muzzleblast” columnist, & Long hunter expert
- John Curry -
Ongoing Period Demonstrations Throughout the Day.
See Life as it was on the 18th Century Frontier !
Sponsored by: The Company of Over mountain Men
Schedule of Events
SATURDAY
9:00 Officers Meeting
9:45 Group Colors and Company Inspection
10:00 Skillet Toss Contest – Contest for the women to see who can toss the skillet the longest distance
10:30 Tomahawk Throwing Contest – Contest for men and women to see who can throw the Tomahawk the most accurate
11:00 Fire Starting Contest – Contest for men and women to see who can start a fire the fastest using a period correct method
1:00 Battle Re-enactment - Siege of Fort Watauga
2:00 John Curry Seminar
– Longhunter, author and film maker will be hold a presentation to discuss the
Longhunters in the
3:30 Life in the Native Camp – Native Americans will discuss their ways and lifestyles in their camps
4:30 Husband Calling Contest – Contest for women to call their husbands, winner will be the person with the most crowd approval
5:00
SUNDAY
9:00 Camp to
9:45 Colors
10:30 Divine Service
11:00 Alexander Campbell – Presentation by Alexander Campbell including recruitment of children into service
1:00 Militia Drill
2:00
3:00 John Curry
Seminar - Longhunter, author and film maker will be hold a presentation to
discuss the Longhunters in the
4:00 Camp closes
For More Information Contact:
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
1651 W. Elk Ave. Elizabethton, TN 37643
423-543-5808