Event

Celebrating Cosby

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Cosby Amphitheater (In the event of rain, meet at the Picnic Pavilion)

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Friday

Dates:

June 16, 2019 to August 10, 2019

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Talk

Some exceptions apply (listed in event description) **No program August 9.


Description

Join rangers and community members in celebrating all that Cosby has to offer! Generations will come together in these programs to share the rich cultural history of Cosby. Handicap accessible.

June 14: 4 pm - Flag Day Ceremony at picnic pavilion; 7 pm - Mountain Edge Band Bluegrass with Judge Carter Moore, Andy Williams, Jamie Clark and Limmy Workman

June 21: Moonshiners Mark Ransey, Digger Manes and Kelly Williamson

June 28: Children of Cosby, Yesterday and Today: Visit Mountain Rest School, see small mammals and hands-on science in Cosby Creek

July 5: Ella V. Costner and a Presentation of Quilts of Valor to US Veterans, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Disabled American Veterans and AMVETS

July 12: 6:30 pm: A Walk Down Memory Lane: A visit to Cosby prior to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with former Cosby residents

July 19: Eastern Band of Cherokee: Storytelling, dance and music

July 26: An Evening of Artifacts: Family heirlooms like firearms and spinning wheels and a visit to a historic car with a peek at the national park archives

August 2: Richard Bennett: Flatpicking guitarist, singer and songwriter who played with Bill Monroe

August 9: No program

 

 

Reservation or Registration: No