Marble Springs is hosting its first Easter Egg Roll on Saturday, March 31, 2018 from 10:00 am till 4:00 pm. This family fun event will include kids craft activities, egg hunt, games, and an Easter egg roll. There will also be storytelling provided by Governor Sevier portrayed by Bob Jones.

All activities will take place on the historic 35 acre property of the first governor of Tennessee. Participants are encouraged to bring their own baskets.

Details are subject to change. Admission is a suggested $3 donation. For more information, please visit www.marblesprings.net.

Programming assistance for this event is provided by Knox County. Marble Springs is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Historical Commission, and supplemented by additional funds raised by the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association.

All activities take place at Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Marble Springs State Historic Site is the last remaining home of John Sevier. Born in Virginia in 1745, John Sevier made a name for himself as a Revolutionary War hero during the Battle of Kings Mountain (1780), and as, a key player and governor of the short-lived State of Franklin (1784-1788); he was ultimately was to serve as the first Governor of the State of Tennessee (1796).

Marble Springs was the approximate 350-acre farm that Sevier lived on from 1801-1815, the last years of his life. Sevier named his farm Marble Springs because of the Tennessee Pink Marble that was quarried on site and the natural springs that flowed on the property.

While visiting Marble Springs, you will have the opportunity to tour several historic structures that are designed to represent various aspects of John Sevier’s life & times. These structures include the Tavern, Loom House, Smoke House, Spring House, and the John Sevier Cabin and detached kitchen.