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Historic Rock Castle is a perfect setting to capture lasting memories through Photography! The 1784 Tennessee limestone mansion is an exquisite backdrop for any style of photos, and every angle offers a unique vignette. If you would like something a little more rustic, the rusted tin roof and the aged limestone of the Smoke House add a perfect charm to any photo.

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When Daniel Smith arrived in Tennessee, he brought with him his wife Sarah and two children, George and Mary Ann. General Smith was often away from home thanks to his considerable career as a surveyor, politician, and military officer. He served as the Commander of the Mero District, Secretary of the Southwest Territory; Chairman of the committee that drafted the TN State Constitution; U.S. Senator; and U.S. Commissioner for Indian negotiations.

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Participants will take a guided tour of the historic home, learning what it was like for the Smith family, which included 2 young children, to live on the North Carolina frontier in 1784. They will engage with daily colonial life through hands-on activities such as Quill Writing and 18th Century Toys & Games. Younger students will try their hand at archaeology in our Discovery Box, and older students will practice their decoding skills on a cypher wheel invented by Thomas Jefferson in our Cypher Secrets activity.