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Living History: John Sevier Days at Marble Springs
Marble Springs Historic Site will be hosting a weekend of Living History in celebration of the first governor of Tennessee. John Sevier Days Living History Weekend will take place Saturday, September 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, September 23, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Marble Springs was the home of John Sevier who served as Tennessee's first Governor from 1796-1801 and again from 1803-1809. The festival is co-hosted by the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association and the South Doyle Homeowners Association.
Bring the entire family and enjoy 18th century demonstrations such as open-hearth cooking; spinning and weaving, blacksmithing, weapons demonstrations, which will showcase tomahawks and period-appropriate firearms; tours of the historic buildings; 18th century style militia drills; and regional craft demonstrations. Food, drinks, and special treats!
Special guest Bill Landry will be available from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday to discuss and sign his book, Appalachian Tales & Heartland Adventures. Landry is the host, narrator, and co-producer of the four-time Emmy award-winning The Heartland Series.
Please join us with your family and friends and enjoy an early autumn festival to kick off a memorable fall season at Marble Springs!
Admission $5.00 per car; Parking is free.
All activities take place at the Marble Springs State Historic Site: 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920.
Published September 7, 2012
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