National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service: U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
 
 
Find a National Park Near You
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Park rangers take visitors back in time among the historic log cabins of the Hensley Settlement tour.
view map
text size: largest larger normal
printer friendly
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
History & Culture
 
Cannon at Fort Lyon near the Pinnacle Overlook

NPS Photo

Cannon at Fort Lyon near the Pinnacle Overlook

Walk in the footsteps of early pioneers and Native Americans, visit the ruins of fortifications used in the Civil War, experience the life of an early mountain community...

Numerous buildings, structures, and programs provide opportunities to experience the past.

 

The History of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

 
Photos of Yesteryear
historic Hensley Settlement, Photo by Harold Jerrell
Hensley Settlement
Tours of the historic Hensley Settlement showcase life in the southern Appalachians.
more...
Living history demonstration
History comes alive!
Special events and interpretive programs inspire and enlighten!
more...

You are exiting the National Park Service website

Thank you for visiting our site.

You will now be redirected to:

We hope your visit was informative and enjoyable.
Elijah Gibbons cabin at Hensley Settlement

Did You Know?
Hensley Settlement is located on a plateau nearly 1,000 feet higher than the Pinnacle Overlook! Ranger-guided tours visit this historic log cabin settlement mid-May through the end of October.
Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices USA.gov

Last Updated: March 10, 2011 at 11:02 MST