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Jonesborough (Tennessee) Genealogical Society Heritage Fair Returns

2 Sep 2025 7:06 PM | Anonymous

History comes alive in Jonesborough as the Genealogical Society hosts its annual Heritage Fair.

The Jonesborough Genealogical Society’s annual Heritage Fair is on Saturday, and it promises to provide entertainment for all ages, according to a press release from the nonprofit.

The release said the event aims to showcase the heritage of the area through reenactors, artisans and exhibition booths that will bring history to life. New to this year’s festival is traditional music by Bratfolk, “A Conversation with History” series and a kid’s crafting area.

The historical timeline will span stories from Indigenous communities through the Revolutionary War, the Lost State of Franklin and up to World War II. The release said visitors will be able to visit reenactors and learn about life during a different period. Guests will also hear Native American style flutes, learn about colonial land surveying and meet a black powder maker.

Artisans and vendors will display traditional crafts for sale as well, according to the release.

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