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Sevier Day 281

Sat, Sep 19

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1220 W Governor John Sevier Hwy

Party like it's 1745 for John Sevier’s 281st birthday celebration at Marble Springs State Historic Site

Sevier Day 281
Sevier Day 281

Time & Location

Sep 19, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

1220 W Governor John Sevier Hwy, 1220 W Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA

About the event

Join us for our Annual Sevier Day Celebration! Party like it's 1745 for John Sevier’s 281st birthday celebration at Marble Springs State Historic Site on Saturday, September 19th from 11am-4pm. Admission is FREE!


Step back in time for a day of music, crafts, living history, and family fun! Throughout the day, enjoy historic blacksmithing, pottery, weaving, apple butter, and broom making demonstrations, along with hands-on activities and crafts for all ages! Don’t miss live music from The Bearded Trio to fill up the springs, a lively performance from the Knoxville Irish Step Dancers, and an engaging talk by Dr. Michael Lynch on The Overmountain Men and their involvement in the Revolutionary War’s Southern Campaign. More event details and a full schedule will be announced soon!


Whether you're a history enthusiast, or just looking for a fun afternoon with the family, Sevier Day offers something for everyone!

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Marble Springs State Historic Site Tennessee Historical Commission

Marble Springs State Historic Site  is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Historical Commission
 

Marble Springs State Historic Site is also generously supported by Knox County and the Arts and Heritage Fund with supplemental funds provided by the Governor John Sevier Memorial Association.

This project is funded under a Grant Contract with the State of
Tennessee.

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This project is supported in part by the Tennessee State Museum and the
State of Tennessee.

This project is supported in part by the
Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Sponsored by Americana Corner’s Preserving America Grant program

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1220 W. Governor John Sevier Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920

 

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