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This short hike takes visitors on a journey through Port Royal and its history. Rangers will share the town's role in events that impacted the state and nation.
Port Royal, once a thriving river port for Tennessee's tobacco trade, was center stage to multiple events that shaped not only Tennessee's future, but also the nation's. From Tennessee's settlement and early western migration to Cherokee Removal and the Black Patch Tobacco War, the town and people of Port Royal witnessed the highs and lows of the development of the United States we know today.
The hike will take approximately 1 hour and will include up to a mile of walking over both even and uneven terrain. The hike will start at 10:00 am and leave from the 1859 brick Masonic Lodge and General Store inside the park. Restrooms and water are available in the parking lot.
Event Document: Essential Eligibility Criteria
Contact Email: danielle.obrien@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 9312247652
Meeting Place: Visitor Center 1859 brick Masonic Lodge and General Store
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