Open Hearth

Statehood Day at Marble Springs

June 1, 2017 marks the 221st anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the year 1796. In conjunction with the Historic Homes of Knoxville, Marble Springs State Historic Site will commemorate this occasion with a weekend of Living History.

Saturday, May 27 from 10am-5pm walk amongst Living History interpreters in 18th Century clothing portraying life on the frontier. Militia drills along with demonstrations of 18thCentury life. The celebration will continue into Sunday, May 28 from 11-4pm with Living History encampments and various interpreters. Children’s activities include falling into a militia drill with the reenactors. Militia camps will be open between activities. Blacksmithing, weaving, and open hearth cooking will be demonstrated all weekend. A full schedule of events will be available at www.marblesprings.net. Details are subject to change.

This event is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Open Hearth Cooking at the Fort

Cooking on the Open Hearth does not need to mean a dull meal. Come out and learn, through hands on practice, how to make a historically accurate Gourmet Meal. We will cover Baking, Roasting, Broiling, Frying, Sauces and several other styles of cooking, all on the open hearth. We will even make our own butter. Then…THE BEST PART! We will sit down and feast on what we have just created.

This workshop is limited to 20 participants so please be sure to purchase tickets soon! Cost is only $20 and the proceeds help James White’s Fort preserve our heritage.