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All Visitors to the Fort, Take Care:

Welcome to the Fort. During your visit, you will be protected by a Company of the North Carolina Militia. This is a Muster Day, which is not only a gathering to practice the Military Arts, but also a social occasion for the entire family. You are encouraged to ask questions of the members of the garrison, as they go about their activities.

9:45: Garrison meets to plan the day’s activities.

10:00 Colours Posted. Various day-long demonstrations begin throughout the site. Visitors are especially invited to make lavender wands with the ladies of the garrison. Visitors can also make musket cartridges, see firing demonstrations, and many other activities.

1:00 Children’s Games & Toys.

2:00 Courier expected with news from Philadelphia. The news will be read aloud to the garrison, followed by a brief militia muster, and refreshments for all. Copies of the latest news will be available for the Publick.

3:00 18^{th     Century Auction}

4:00 (or following auction). Militia muster, including children. Brief Drill, followed several volleys, and dismissal until such time as the country has need of the new recruits.

5:00 Colours Retired

10:00 Colours, followed by Divine Services.

11:00 Lavender wands and other demonstrations.

1:00 Skirmish or firing demonstration.

Thank you for joining us for this monumental occasion at Fort Watauga. If you have questions about the event, please call the park at 423-543-5808

1651 W. Elk Avenue - Elizabethton, TN 37643