Marble Springs to host a day of history featuring award winning author Randell Jones

KNOXVILLE -- Marble Springs State Historic Site will host a day of history at the annual meeting of the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association with special programming by award winning author Randell Jones on Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

This event will feature two lectures by Jones; the first, at 10:30 am, will discuss his novel In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone, and the second, at 1:00 pm, will discuss Before They Were Heroes at King's Mountain—the campaign and battle during the Revolutionary War in which John Sevier played an important role. Following each lecture, Jones will be available to answer questions and sign copies of his books. A changing of the flag ceremony will take place at 10:00am, and the Annual Meeting will take place at 12:00pm.

Members and non-members are welcome to attend this free event. To register, call 865-573-5508 or email marblesprings@gmail.com no later than Tuesday, June 12.

For more information about Randell Jones visit www.danielboonefootsteps.com. 

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

Published June 5, 2012