Historical lessons abound in Carter County… A classroom can easily expand beyond four walls of schools  

Published 1:13 pm Friday, August 14, 2020

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StarPhoto/Larry N. Souders One of the biggest events at Sycamore Shoals State Park is the annual production of Liberty: The Saga of Sycamore Shoals was canceled this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic so the park would be “keeping with CDC CoVid Guidelines” according to the park's website. Liberty is “ Tennessee’s official outdoor drama, presented by local performers against the backdrop of Fort Watauga. See the Revolution as told by the Overmountain Men: colonists who defied British law and settled on Cherokee lands. These settlers formed an independent government, made treaties with the Cherokee, defended their homes, and fought a British army at the epic battle of King’s Mountain.” The park is planning for its return next summer for its 42nd year.
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Living in or near Carter County opens doors for both young and old when it comes to many historical events and locations found right here in our community’s own back yard.
There is no need to make long trips to experience history when one can almost step outside their front door and visit historic sites within a 30 to 40 minute drive time.
Star Photographer Larry Souders captured some amazing shots of local places that carry a lot of historical weight down through the ages of history here in Carter County.

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