Category Archive: History
Smoky Mountains Historical Information
August 6, 2015
Smoky Mountains history has a lot to tell. The Smokies offer activities for visitors of various ages and interests. Recommended activities include camping, hiking, picnicking, sigh...
Read More →Walker Sisters Cabin
August 6, 2015
The Walker Sisters were the only family who choose not to sell their land to the National Park Service when the Smokies became a national park. The six Walker sisters watched from ...
Read More →Bud Ogle Cabin
August 6, 2015
The Bud Ogle Cabin, built in the late 19th century by it's namesake, Noah “Bud” Ogle, was a farm and cabin located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The homestead con...
Read More →Gatlinburg Inn Recognized for History Efforts
May 23, 2014
Congrats to our friends at The Gatlinburg Inn, who have recently received accolades from the East Tennessee Historical Society for their work in historic preservation. The Gatlinbu...
Read More →3 Presidents With Tennessee Ties
February 16, 2014
It's no secret that the state of Tennessee is rich in history. Even some of America's most well-known public figures and representatives have roots in our great state. Have you eve...
Read More →East Tennessee Civil War Trails
July 11, 2013
Just looking at the map can tell you how important Tennessee was during the Civil War. The state was an essential thoroughfare on the way to the Deep South. Both armies regularly m...
Read More →Parkway to History: What Makes Pigeon Forge so Magical?
June 29, 2013
We all know that Pigeon Forge is a great place to visit. Many of us feel like the area is part of our personal history. We've been coming here for years with our families, sometime...
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