"We think we have a little bit of the claim to the reason why Tennessee got its name (Volunteer)," Dr. Farris Beasley said. "We were the biggest muster site for the War of 1812. That's where we come from."
The association said that this was led to General Jackson becoming the seventh president of the United States and the turnout of Tennessee volunteers earned the state its nickname, the "Volunteer State."
The public is invited to the free and open event from 9 am until 4 pm Saturday, October 2.
Volunteer Days will include speakers, music, demonstrations, history and more.
Some of the demonstrations which will be taking place include firing a cannon, rifles and pistols; blacksmithing; spinning and weaving; flint knapping; woodworking and leather working. Native American, equestrian, local archaeologist, period crafts, period music, women's fashion and historic impression demonstrations will also be held.
Camp Blount is located at 1124 Huntsville Highway in Fayetteville and is Tennessee's eighth historic site.
It's Going On Right Now, So, If In the Area. --Brock-Perry
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