# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: You're invited to join us for a special, hands-on program, "Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776."

In 1776, life on the Tennessee frontier was equal parts resilience, resourcefulness, and community. Historian Ben Barrington brings that world to life on October 13 in an immersive, hands-on experience unlike anything else we offer.

You'll step into the story of Tennessee's first permanent white settlers, the William Bean Family, during a turbulent time that included the siege of Fort Watauga and the captivity of Lydia Bean by the Cherokee. Help prepare two meals: a "Community Under Siege" improvised from whatever is on hand, then a Celebration Dinner marking Lydia Bean's return.

Space is limited, so reserve yours now at gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets.

📅 October 13 | 10:30 AM
🎟️ $75 per person
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/townsend/lunch-in-the-backcountry-1776/200030638774656
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 43

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Townsend
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
- **lat**: 35.676358871083
- **long**: -83.722389042377
- **full address**: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN 37882-4323, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776 being held?
  - **A:** Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776 takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN 37882-4323, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776?
  - **A:** Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776 is organized by Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Townsend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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