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Norris Lake • Outdoor Adventures • Appalachian Heritage • WWII Secret City • African American Heritage • Other Attractions


	Museum of Appalachia 2819 Andersonville Highway - Clinton, TN 37716 - 865-494-7680 Discover John Rice Irwin's 65-acre Appalachian history complex. This open air museum is called "the most authentic and complete replica of pioneer Appalachian life in the world." The museum, which has been featured in several national publications, contains over 250,000 pioneer relics including 30 log structures including a chapel, schoolhouse, cabins and barns. Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November to February, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. during March and October, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during April and September and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May to August. Allow 1 to 3 hours. Admission Charged..
	Norris Dam State Park Lenoir Museum Complex 125 Village Green Circle - Lake City - 865-426-7461 The Norris Dam State Park Lenoir Museum Complex includes the Lenoir Museum, an 18th Century Grist Mill and a Threshing Bark. The Lenoir Museum contains artifacts from Early Americana which were collected for over 60 years by Will G. Lenoir. The "touch" museum has something for almost everyone's interest from Indian artifacts, fine china, pressed glass, furniture, farm implements, bottles, bells, baskets, rocks to historical documents. Admission Free.
	Coal Creek Motor Discovery Trail Lake City, TN 37769 - 865-457-4547 Relive the history and explore the scenic mountains and streams of Coal Creek by traveling this new trail. Discover how the Coal Creek miners helped end the State's Convict Lease System by starting the Coal Creek War and how the town survived two of the largest mining disasters in the world. The trail will take you from Militia Hill where the miners fought against the Tennessee Militia to the collapsed mines to where the miners are buried under their headstones engraved with their farewell messages written while buried alive in the ruble. Admission Free.
Appalachian Arts and Crafts Center 2716 Andersonville Highway - Clinton, TN 37716 - 865-494-9854 The Community Craft Center was founded in 1970 "to enrich the souls and pocketbooks of low-income people in Anderson County." The original members assisted each other in teaching, producing, and selling hand crafts. Today, local people still gather to share creative ideas and talents, keeping the traditional crafts alive and also pursuing more contemporary work including Pottery, Weaving, Quilts, Baskets, Wood Carving, Appalachian Folk Art, Dolls, and Toys. The Center has grown to become a highly recognized educational facility. The 200 plus members still include the two founders and other original members. As they continue to grow, new members are always welcome. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Coal Miner's Museum 216 N. Main Street - Lake City, TN 37769 - 865- 426-7914 This museum features historical artifacts featuring 1800s Coal Creek War and the third worst disaster in U.S. history. Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Admission is Free.
Wheat Community African Burial Ground Hwy. 58 - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 Believed to be part of the Gallaher-Stone Plantation, this 1850s slave cemetery has more than 90 unmarked graves. Includes a beautiful monument in memory of those held in bondage. Admission is Free.
Children's Museum 461 West Outer Drive - Oak Ridge, TN 37830 - 865- 482-1074 Whether you are a child or a child at heart, the Children's Museum offers a unique hands-on way of learning about the Appalachian Heritage of East Tennessee. In addition you can play while you play in a child-size dollhouse, experience the wonders of a rain forest or learn the unique history of the World War II Secret City. Open Monday - Friday 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Seasonal Saturday hours.