Christmas at Carter Mansion: Elizabethton. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Spend the evening in this 18th century home built on the frontier around 1775 featuring the beautiful interior craftsmanship decorated for Christmas in the style of 1780. Costumed interpreters, candlelight, refreshments and music highlight the evening. 6-9 p.m. For more information, call (423) 543-5808.

Christmas Garrison at Fort Watauga: Elizabethton. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Ring in the Christmas season with the Company of Overmountain Men as they celebrate with living hisotry demonstrations of the 18th century in the backwoods of Colonial America. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (423) 543-5808.