Join us for Crockett Days 2025!
This year, we'll be hosting this event at the Doak House Museum. Come enjoy the same fantastic weekend full of history and fun, just in a different location! We look forward to seeing you! Join us for a fun filled, historical extravaganza as we showcase the history of East TN! Blacksmithing, Tomahawk Throwing, Basket Weaving, Doak House Museum Tours, Everyone's Favorite Donkeys Jack and Jenny, and so much more! Come out and join us in celebrating Tennessee's favorite son, Davy Crockett's 239th Birthday!
Welcome to Crockett Days!
Saturday, August 9th, 2025:
9:00am - 9:30am Opening Ceremony: Kick off the day with a warm welcome and opening remarks surrounded by nature's beauty.
10:00am -11:00am A Forgotten String: 18th Century Changes in Clothing: Join us for an engaging journey through the surprising shifts and hidden stories woven into 18th-century fashions. Meet at Gathering Tent.
11:00am - 11:30am Sabine Hill Social Society Fashion Show: Step back in time with a delightful showcase of elegant 18th-century attire. Meet at Gathering Tent.
11:30am - 12:30pm English Country Dancing: Learn the graceful steps of traditional English country dances in a lively group setting. Meet at Gathering Tent.
12:00pm - 1:00pm Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike: Explore the forest’s pharmacy and pantry with a guided hike on native edible and healing plants. Meet at Spring House.
12:00pm - 12:30pm 18th Century Firearms: Get an up-close look at historical weaponry and learn how early frontiersmen lived and fought. Meet at Longhunter Camp
12:30pm - 1:00pm The Story of the Overmountain Men: Hear the bold tale of the Overmountain Men and their pivotal role in American independence. Meet at Gathering Tent.
1:00pm - 2:00pm Friends Group Benefit Auction: Bid on unique items while supporting a great cause at this lively benefit auction. Meet at Gathering Tent.
2:00pm - 2:30pm 18th Century Native American Culture: Gain insight into Indigenous traditions and daily life during the 1700s in this engaging session. Meet at Gathering Tent.
2:30pm - 3:00pm Music & Melodies of Early America: Open your ears and plant your rears! Come listen to the sounds of the frontier! Meet at the Gathering Tent.
2:30pm - 3:00pm Flint and Steel Firemaking: Witness sparks fly as you learn how early settlers started fires the old-fashioned way. Meet at Longhunter Camp
3:00pm - 3:30pm Historical Fishing Techniques: Discover the art of ancient fishing in a vivid, hands-on journey through traditional techniques and time-honored tales. Meet at Spring House.
3:00pm - 4:00pm The Life & Times of David Crockett of Tennessee: This is the reason we are all out here. Hear the story of Tennessee’s favorite son, Davy Crockett! Meet at Gathering Tent.
Sunday, August 10th, 2025:
10:00am - 11:00am Frontier Church Service: Gather in worship as settlers once did, with a simple and reverent frontier-style church service. Meet at Gathering Tent.
11:00am - 11:30pm Scientist-Explorers of the Frontier: Step into the boots of early naturalists and adventurers who unlocked the frontier through science and exploration. Meet at Gathering tent.
11:30am - 12:00pm Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike: Explore the forest’s pharmacy and pantry with a guided hike on native edible and healing plants. Meet at Gathering Tent.
11:30pm - 12:00pm Music & Melodies of Early America: Open your ears and plant your rears! Come listen to the sounds of the frontier! Meet at the Gathering Tent.
12:00pm - 1:00pm The Lost and Mysterious State of Franklin: Uncover the fascinating story of America’s forgotten state that almost was. Meet at Gathering Tent.
12:00pm - 12:30pm 18th Century Firearms: Get an up-close look at historical weaponry and learn how early frontiersmen lived and fought. Meet at Longhunter Camp.
1:00pm - 2:00pm Colonial Brewing Methods: Sip into the past with a look at how colonists crafted their favorite fermented beverages. Meet at Gathering Tent.
1:30pm - 2:00pm 18th Century Children’s Games: Bring the past to life with playful games that kept frontier kids laughing and learning. Meet in the Rear Yard.
2:00pm - 3:00pm For What Ails You: A Brief History of Tea: Sip on knowledge in this entertaining and informative look at tea's global journey. Meet at Gathering Tent
2:30pm - 3:00pm Flint and Steel Firemaking: Witness sparks fly as you learn how early settlers started fires the old-fashioned way. Meet at Longhunter Camp
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