"Liberty" offers free admission to veterans
June 17–26, 2021 @ Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. — “Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals” offers free admission June 17 to veterans and first responders and a guest. “Liberty!” is performed at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area, Elizabethton, Tennessee.
Comprised of a cast of close to 100, neighbors from throughout the Tri-Cities and beyond, come together each January to begin auditions and rehearsals for the June drama. For many, they relish the opportunity to be a part of ensuring that historic events of national significance are always remembered. Within their hearts you will find a passion and strong desire to honor their ancestors.
Leaving the comforts of home, long hunters, and then families, began leaving the 13 English colonies to begin a new life, free of the rule of the British king. They crossed over the mountains beyond the Proclamation Line of 1763 discovering land that was cleared, yet uninhabited. The “Old Fields” of the Watauga quickly became the heart of frontier settlements on land belonging to the Cherokee. Set in the 1770s, “Liberty!” shares the good times and the sad times; relationships between the Cherokee and the settlers, and the struggles and the sacrifices — of families who were willing to take incredible risks to create a society, where every freedom was paramount -even against a multitude of obstacles.
Liberty opens its third week of performances Thursday, June 17, and continues Thursday through Saturday through June 26.
Set beside the Watauga River, the story unfolds with Fort Watauga as the backdrop. The outdoor amphitheater provides bench seating with backs and an opportunity to sample food at John Carter’s Store.
For additional information, contact the park at 423-543-5808 or www.thelibertydrama.com.
Category: Theatre