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Fall Knap-In

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park

1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643 (opens in new tab)
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM to Sat, Sep 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Event Details

Knapping – with a “K”– has nothing to do with sleep! Knapping is the art of making stone tools, and the Fall Knap-In is our celebration of Tennessee Archaeology Awareness Month. Watch skilled craftspeople make arrowpoints, spear points and other early survival tools. There will also be demonstrations of bow and arrow and atlatl throughout the day. 

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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, encompassing 75.78 acres, invites you to step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Tennessee. More than just a pretty landscape, this park is where pivotal events unfolded that shaped the state and the nation. From exploring a reconstructed fort to wandering through historic homes, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park offers a unique blend of outdoor beauty and historical significance that you won’t soon forget.

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