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In April of 2019 Rogersville Guttering closed Hasson Street for the days they could bring in a cherry picker to install new guttering on the bell tower and main roof. St. Marks was part of old Swift College campus, and is now on the Hawkins County School System's Central Office campus.
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Rogersville Heritage Association

Future generations will appreciate Rogersville's four active historic restoration projects

Editor’s note: This article ran in the March 8 Kingsport Times News Progress Edition.

Apr 6, 2020 at 2:23 PM
Stonewolfe Moore during the 2019 Native American Gathering.
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Amis Mill Historic Site

Founder of Rogersville Native American Gathering Stonewolf Moore dies

Stonewolf Moore spent his final day in this world Saturday telling his people’s story on the land he loved – the land that was once ruled by his direct ancestor Chief Dragging Canoe.

Dec 17, 2019 at 8:30 AM
Amis House Wednesday morning following an overnight snow. On Saturday Amis House owners Jake and Wendy Jacobs will host a "Colonial Christmas" tour.
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Amis Mill Historic Site

Colonial Christmas tour of Amis House near Rogersville set for Saturday

What surprises many people who have taken the “Colonial Christmas” tour at the Amis Historic Site near Rogersville is how much history is contained in that 238-year-old house.

Dec 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Tennessee State Historian Dr. Carroll Van West enjoys a rest in front of Rogersville's Amis House during a Nov. 25 visit. Amis House was built n 1780 by Revolutionary War hero Capt. Thomas Amis, and is expected to play an important role in the state's celebration of the national Semiquincentennial in 2026.
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Amis Mill Historic Site

Rogersville's Amis Mill will play a big role in semiquincentennial observances

Tennessee State Historian Dr. Carroll Van West believes Rogersville's Amis Mill Historic Site can play a big role in the state's observances of the national Semiquincentennial in 2026, but first a lot of study and planning needs to take place.

Dec 2, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Something new this year, there was a second drum for children to beat, helping them get into rhythm for Saturday's Native American Gathering near Rogersville. for Native Americans from across the region converged on the Amis Mill Historic Site Saturday for as day of music, dancing, storytelling and education. The event was founded by in 2016 by full-blooded Chickamauga Cherokee Stonewolf Moore after a chance meeting with property owners Jake and Wendy Jacobs. That property has historic significance to both the descendants of white settlers, and the Native Americans who lived there before. Stonewolf calls it “Sacred Ground”. The gather was primarily intended as an educational event for youngsters, who participated variety of activities Saturday including face painting, drumming, blowgun demonstrations, and storytelling to name a few. There were also Native American arts and crafts and demonstrations throughout the day. Stonewolf sad he hopes to continue the gathering annually and watch it get bigger and better.
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Native American Gathering

Dancing and drumming at Native American Gathering near Rogersville

PHOTO GALLERY: The fourth annual Native American Gathering was founded in 2016 by full-blooded Chickamauga Cherokee Stonewolf Moore after a chance meeting with property owners Jake and Wendy Jacobs.

Oct 7, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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