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Sycamore Shoals

Elizabethton, TN 00000

Event Dates:
Oct 06, 2012 - Oct 07, 2012

Event Created By:
Partner Page: Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area

Sycamore Shoals Hosts Fort Watauga Knap-In

City: Elizabethton, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Northeast

Knapping—with a “K”—has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone
tools, and the Knap-In at Fort Watauga is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Week.
Watch primitive skills craftsmen make arrowheads, spear points, and other survival tools. There
will be demonstrations of primitive tools such as the bow, arrow, and atlatl throughout the day.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET. Contact the park for details at 423-543-5808.







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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here's a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area

Doe River Covered Bridge

Elizabethton Walking Tour

Watauga Kayak Tours & Outfitters

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here's a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Travelers Inn

Misty Waters Bait and Camping

Watauga Dam & Recreation Area

Doe River Inn

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