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Scott and Rebecca Ramsey, owners of Experience Appalachia, stand beside their trolley in Abingdon, Va., on Aug. 15, 2026. The couple conducts guided tours highlighting the town’s history, architecture and local landmarks. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The interior of a 1991 trolley restored by Scott and Rebecca Ramsey is seen in Abingdon, Va. The Ramseys obtained the trolley in Michigan and refurbished it for use in their Experience Appalachia historic tours. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A welcome sign stands in Abingdon, Va., highlighting the town’s historic identity and community pride in this general view of the Southwest Virginia community. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A “LOVE Abingdon” sign welcomes visitors outside the Abingdon Visitor Center in Abingdon, Va. The center provides information about the town’s historic sites, attractions, events and other destinations in Southwest Virginia. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A decorated wolf sculpture is displayed in Abingdon, Va., recalling the community’s early association with the name Wolf Hills. According to local legend, frontiersman Daniel Boone gave the area the name after wolves attacked his hunting dogs while he camped nearby in the 18th century. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
White’s Mill, a historic grist mill in Abingdon, Va., is one of the stops featured on Experience Appalachia trolley tours. The restored circa 1840 mill and surrounding property offer visitors a look at the region’s agricultural and milling heritage. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Rebecca Ramsey, co-owner of Experience Appalachia, explains the operation and history of White’s Mill to trolley tour patrons during a stop in Abingdon, Va., Aug. 15, 2026. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A mill stone is seen outside historic White's Mill in Abingdon, Va. According to local accounts, the mill escaped destruction during a Civil War raid in 1864 by Union cavalry. The waterwheel was damaged but a thunderstorm prevented the building from being burned. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Children and families enjoy inflatable attractions during the inaugural Sullivan County Fair in Piney Flats, Tenn., in August 2026. Held Aug. 3-8, the fair featured rides, inflatables, games and other attractions, along with nightly live entertainment. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Fairgoers walk among vendors and attractions at the inaugural Sullivan County Fair in Piney Flats, Tenn., in August 2026. The six-day fair, held Aug. 3-8, offered rides, games, inflatables, food vendors and nightly live entertainment. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Visitors take in activities at the inaugural Sullivan County Fair in Piney Flats, Tenn., in August 2026. The Aug. 3-8 event featured rides, inflatables, games and attractions, with live entertainment each night and a nighttime drone show Thursday through Saturday. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Attendees to the Sullivan County Fair, held in Piney Flats, Tenn., witnessed a flight of drones create geometric patterns, symbols, and words, on Aug. 7 and 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
"Sullivan County Fair" was carved into the night sky above Piney Flats, Tenn., on August 7 and 8, 2026. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The state's famous tri-star design came to life in the nighttime sky above the Sullivan County Fair, held in Piney Flats, Tenn. The 200-unit drone shows were held on Aug. 7 and 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The city has unveiled a new $1.5 million Pierce Enforcer Mid-Mount Aerial Tower fire truck to replace aging equipment, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Mayor Paul Montgomery, speaking at the Truck 1 Dedication, praised local firefighters who have carried out vital public services since 1917, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Speaking to reporters, Jerry DeBerry, Fire Chief of Kingsport, discussed the four-year process of having a new fire truck built, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
In a time-honored tradition that dates back to horse-drawn fire service carriages, the public joined firefighters in pushing Truck 1 into its bay at Station 1 in downtown Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Almost there: The city's newest piece of fire apparatus enters Station 1, marking the symbolic start of 15-20 years of service to the city, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: Paul Montgomery, Mayor of Kingsport, speaks at the first-ever "party at the park" event for the city's newest park, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: The city's newest park, the BlueCross Healthy Place at Riverwalk Park, is located in the vicinity of Netherland Inn and adjacent to Holston River, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Party at the Park event: The city's ever-popular Bays Mountain Park joins the festivities for "party at the park," Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: The staff of the city's Parks & Recreation department were presented with a proclamation in conjunction with National Parks & Recreation Month, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: Children play at Riverwalk Park during a two-hour event that highlighted city programs, services and community resources, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Party at the Park event: Young visitors to Riverwalk Park check out tractors of all sizes, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Party at the Park event: Local residents try out America's fastest-growing sport at Riverwalk Park's pickleball courts at Riverwalk Park, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park: Children explore some of the attractions at Riverwalk Park, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Eleven balloons participated in this year's Hot Air Balloon Rally on Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Spectators for the Hot Air Balloon Rally were eager to collect trading cards featuring the images of the many balloons, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: a propane burner is ignited to keep a hot air balloon inflated on Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A pilot and his crew deflate a hot air balloon during the Hot Air Balloon Rally, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A huge crowd was on hand for one of Fun Fest's signature events -- the Hot Air Balloon Rally, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A living history reenactor discusses the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Island Flats that happened in Kingsport, TN in 1776, Exchange Place Living History Farm, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Overmountain Men pose at Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A Cherokee descendent of Dragging Canoe, the chief who led the attack on settlers here 250 years ago, presents a differing narrative on frontier conflict, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Two Revolutionary War patriot reenactors take aim during the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Island Flats, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A Native American reenactor, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: The Quilting for America 250 event was held outside the Kingsport Public Library, Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, July 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: During Quilting for America 250, area residents made quilt patches that will be assembled into a large quilt, which will be displayed inside the renovated downtown library site next year, Kingsport, TN, July 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Dogs having fun during Furrfest at the Dog Park, Kinsport, TN, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A resident and her dog display patriotic pride at Furrfest, Dog Park, Kingsport, TN, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Players gather at the Kingsport Public Library at the Fort Henry Mall for Fun Fest Game Night, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Who's turn is it? Fun Fest Game Night at Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Rocky Top Golf is the site of the Rocky Top Open at St. Andrews, Kingsport, TN, July 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A golfer takes a swing at Rocky Top Golf, a free 9-hole golf tournament, Kingsport, TN, July 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Golfers at a tournament at Rocky Top Golf, Kingsport, TN, July 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Bays Mountain Park's Homestead Museum hosted the ever-popular Gem & Mineral Show, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Visitors to the Bays Mountain Park Gem & Mineral Show look through rock specimens, Kingsport, Tn, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Youngsters make their own fossil casts with the aid of local university archaeology students, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Children play a game at the Exchange Place Living History Farm's Farm Fest, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Blacksmithing demonstration at the Farm Fest, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kinsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A girl creates a handmade necklace during the Farm Fest at Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A girl is shown how to use a hand loom to create small textiles at Exchange Place Living History Farm's annual Farm Fest, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Volunteers at the Exchange Place Living History Farm's Farm Fest demonstrate the Appalachian culinary process of threading pole beans on to a string for preservation, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A father helps his child with a craft during Farm Fest at the Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: The Allandale Family Picnic, held on the grounds of Allandale Mansion, featured tours, croquet, gellyball and a food truck rally, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A father and son enjoy the Allandale Family Picnic at historic Allandale Mansion, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Allandale Family Picnic, Allandale Mansion, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A young girl creates an image of her dog for the Chalk Walk competition during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: City residents get an up close look at big trucks during the Touch-A-Truck event during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A girl talks on a CB radio while behind the wheel inside a "big rig" cab during the Touch-A-Truck event during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Irish step dancers take to the stage during a performance at the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A man wearing stilts captures the attention of bystanders during the Downtown Street Fair, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Young dancers perform during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Farmers Market, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Downtown visitors enjoying the city's Farmers Market, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: 11th anniversary of Kingsport Carousel @ Pal's Roundhouse, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: The city's downtown carousel was rescued from a Connecticut amusement park and local Kingsport artists carved and painted the animals, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: An open house at Netherland Inn (1818) highlighted the tavern's early role as a stagecoach stop, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Three American presidents stayed here in the 1800s in the building that had been the dormitory for workers constructing William King's boat yard in 1802, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Famous wilderness explorer Daniel Boone began the Boone Trace (Wilderness Road) from near here in 1775. His original 1773-1775 cabin was relocated from Duffield, VA, to this site on the Netherland Inn property, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Mayor Paul Montgomery speaks at the Grand Opening of the IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport, TN, featured NCG Cinemas and city officials, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Among the dignitaries for the grand opening of the IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport, TN, was Jeff Geiger, CEO of NCG Cinemas, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The star of the show at the grand opening of the new IMAX theatre in Kingsport, TN, is a massive screen that measures 40-by-70 feet, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Special guests at the grand opening of the IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, viewed a special 3D film about the US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Ferris Wheel, Arch scale replica and US Capitol Building, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: view of part of the fair grounds looking east from atop the Ferris Wheel, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Visitors walk by some of the booths representing the country's 56 states and territories, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026
Freedom 250 event: The Tennessee booth handed out Goo Goo Clusters, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: a boy expresses his inner Elvis before a mock WSM microphone and video board at the Tennessee booth, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: the Pennsylvania booth featured a replica of the Liberty Bell and a collection of historic American flags owned by a private collector, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: A fair visitor parades with a giant Uncle Sam puppet, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Irish step dancers on the Main Stage, Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250: Native American hoop dance demonstration on the Legacy Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Freedom Truck mobile exhibit, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Visitors view displays inside the Freedom Truck, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Two boys in Revolutionary War costumes at the Hillsdale College (MI) booth, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: GE9X, the world's largest jet engine, with over an 11-foot diameter, is being built by General Electric Aerospace for Boeing's 777X, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Bull Run Cloggers of Manassas, VA, performs on the Main Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Cirque Mechanics, based in Las Vegas, NV, performs at the Legacy Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Cattle demonstration at the rodeo arena, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Staten Island, NY, artist Scott LoBaido (left) speaks to a fairgoer in front of a 9-by-17-foot painting being done live in the Made in America pavilion, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: The NASA booth had life-size standees of the Artemis II crew, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: The spacesuit worn by Jared Isaacman -- future NASA Administrator -- on the Inspiration4 spaceflight in 2021, was displayed at the SpaceX booth, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: On the Freedom Stage, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (left) speaks with Katie Pavlich of NewsNation about establishing a permanent moon base, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on the Freedom Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: A 110-foot-tall Ferris Wheel at night, with a scale replica of a proposed America 250 commemorative arch, is viewed looking west towards the Washington Monument at the Great American State Fair which ran June 25-July 10, 2026, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 event: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive crosses the Susquehanna River on the Rockville Bridge above Harrisburg, PA, July 7, 2026 [Photo: Dana Dymond]
America 250 event: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 heads westward across the Susquehanna River above Harrisburg, PA, as part of a nationwide tour, July 7, 2026 [Photo: Dana Dymond]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 US Navy Blue Angels flyover, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
USS Wisconsin battleship, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
USS Wisconsin battleship, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, Marine Corps Band, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, USS Iwo Jima, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, French Naval vessels FS Prairial & FS Dixmude, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, USS Lassen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, USS Gerald R Ford (world's largest aircraft carrier), Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, German Naval vessel FGS Sachsen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, UK Royal Navy helicopter aboard FGS Sachsen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, 2026 Fleet Week, US Coast Guard Cutter Stone & USS Lassen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A.P. Carter Birthplace, father of country music, Hiltons, VA, Mar 14, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A.P. Carter General Store, Hiltons, VA, Mar 14, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Monticello - Thomas Jefferson Home, America/VA 250, Charlottesville, VA, April 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Monticello - Thomas Jefferson Home, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA, April 22, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Michie's Tavern, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA, April 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Ashlawn-Highland, James Monroe Home, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Ashlawn-Highland, James Monroe Home, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA [Photo: J Lowry]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: T Browning]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: T Browning]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, Townsend, TN, May 16, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, Townsend, TN, May 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, Townsend, TN, May 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]

Scott and Rebecca Ramsey, owners of Experience Appalachia, stand beside their trolley in Abingdon, Va., on Aug. 15, 2026. The couple conducts guided tours highlighting the town’s history, architecture and local landmarks. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The interior of a 1991 trolley restored by Scott and Rebecca Ramsey is seen in Abingdon, Va. The Ramseys obtained the trolley in Michigan and refurbished it for use in their Experience Appalachia historic tours. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A welcome sign stands in Abingdon, Va., highlighting the town’s historic identity and community pride in this general view of the Southwest Virginia community. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A “LOVE Abingdon” sign welcomes visitors outside the Abingdon Visitor Center in Abingdon, Va. The center provides information about the town’s historic sites, attractions, events and other destinations in Southwest Virginia. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A decorated wolf sculpture is displayed in Abingdon, Va., recalling the community’s early association with the name Wolf Hills. According to local legend, frontiersman Daniel Boone gave the area the name after wolves attacked his hunting dogs while he camped nearby in the 18th century. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
White’s Mill, a historic grist mill in Abingdon, Va., is one of the stops featured on Experience Appalachia trolley tours. The restored circa 1840 mill and surrounding property offer visitors a look at the region’s agricultural and milling heritage. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Rebecca Ramsey, co-owner of Experience Appalachia, explains the operation and history of White’s Mill to trolley tour patrons during a stop in Abingdon, Va., Aug. 15, 2026. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A mill stone is seen outside historic White's Mill in Abingdon, Va. According to local accounts, the mill escaped destruction during a Civil War raid in 1864 by Union cavalry. The waterwheel was damaged but a thunderstorm prevented the building from being burned. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Children and families enjoy inflatable attractions during the inaugural Sullivan County Fair in Piney Flats, Tenn., in August 2026. Held Aug. 3-8, the fair featured rides, inflatables, games and other attractions, along with nightly live entertainment. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Fairgoers walk among vendors and attractions at the inaugural Sullivan County Fair in Piney Flats, Tenn., in August 2026. The six-day fair, held Aug. 3-8, offered rides, games, inflatables, food vendors and nightly live entertainment. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Visitors take in activities at the inaugural Sullivan County Fair in Piney Flats, Tenn., in August 2026. The Aug. 3-8 event featured rides, inflatables, games and attractions, with live entertainment each night and a nighttime drone show Thursday through Saturday. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Attendees to the Sullivan County Fair, held in Piney Flats, Tenn., witnessed a flight of drones create geometric patterns, symbols, and words, on Aug. 7 and 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
"Sullivan County Fair" was carved into the night sky above Piney Flats, Tenn., on August 7 and 8, 2026. [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The state's famous tri-star design came to life in the nighttime sky above the Sullivan County Fair, held in Piney Flats, Tenn. The 200-unit drone shows were held on Aug. 7 and 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The city has unveiled a new $1.5 million Pierce Enforcer Mid-Mount Aerial Tower fire truck to replace aging equipment, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Mayor Paul Montgomery, speaking at the Truck 1 Dedication, praised local firefighters who have carried out vital public services since 1917, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Speaking to reporters, Jerry DeBerry, Fire Chief of Kingsport, discussed the four-year process of having a new fire truck built, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
In a time-honored tradition that dates back to horse-drawn fire service carriages, the public joined firefighters in pushing Truck 1 into its bay at Station 1 in downtown Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Almost there: The city's newest piece of fire apparatus enters Station 1, marking the symbolic start of 15-20 years of service to the city, Kingsport, TN, August 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: Paul Montgomery, Mayor of Kingsport, speaks at the first-ever "party at the park" event for the city's newest park, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: The city's newest park, the BlueCross Healthy Place at Riverwalk Park, is located in the vicinity of Netherland Inn and adjacent to Holston River, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Party at the Park event: The city's ever-popular Bays Mountain Park joins the festivities for "party at the park," Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: The staff of the city's Parks & Recreation department were presented with a proclamation in conjunction with National Parks & Recreation Month, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park event: Children play at Riverwalk Park during a two-hour event that highlighted city programs, services and community resources, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Party at the Park event: Young visitors to Riverwalk Park check out tractors of all sizes, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Party at the Park event: Local residents try out America's fastest-growing sport at Riverwalk Park's pickleball courts at Riverwalk Park, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Party at the Park: Children explore some of the attractions at Riverwalk Park, Kingsport, TN, July 31, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Eleven balloons participated in this year's Hot Air Balloon Rally on Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Spectators for the Hot Air Balloon Rally were eager to collect trading cards featuring the images of the many balloons, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: a propane burner is ignited to keep a hot air balloon inflated on Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A pilot and his crew deflate a hot air balloon during the Hot Air Balloon Rally, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A huge crowd was on hand for one of Fun Fest's signature events -- the Hot Air Balloon Rally, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A living history reenactor discusses the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Island Flats that happened in Kingsport, TN in 1776, Exchange Place Living History Farm, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Overmountain Men pose at Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A Cherokee descendent of Dragging Canoe, the chief who led the attack on settlers here 250 years ago, presents a differing narrative on frontier conflict, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Two Revolutionary War patriot reenactors take aim during the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Island Flats, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A Native American reenactor, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 25, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: The Quilting for America 250 event was held outside the Kingsport Public Library, Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, July 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: During Quilting for America 250, area residents made quilt patches that will be assembled into a large quilt, which will be displayed inside the renovated downtown library site next year, Kingsport, TN, July 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Dogs having fun during Furrfest at the Dog Park, Kinsport, TN, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A resident and her dog display patriotic pride at Furrfest, Dog Park, Kingsport, TN, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Players gather at the Kingsport Public Library at the Fort Henry Mall for Fun Fest Game Night, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Who's turn is it? Fun Fest Game Night at Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, July 21, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Rocky Top Golf is the site of the Rocky Top Open at St. Andrews, Kingsport, TN, July 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A golfer takes a swing at Rocky Top Golf, a free 9-hole golf tournament, Kingsport, TN, July 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Golfers at a tournament at Rocky Top Golf, Kingsport, TN, July 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Bays Mountain Park's Homestead Museum hosted the ever-popular Gem & Mineral Show, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Visitors to the Bays Mountain Park Gem & Mineral Show look through rock specimens, Kingsport, Tn, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Youngsters make their own fossil casts with the aid of local university archaeology students, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Children play a game at the Exchange Place Living History Farm's Farm Fest, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Blacksmithing demonstration at the Farm Fest, Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kinsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A girl creates a handmade necklace during the Farm Fest at Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A girl is shown how to use a hand loom to create small textiles at Exchange Place Living History Farm's annual Farm Fest, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Volunteers at the Exchange Place Living History Farm's Farm Fest demonstrate the Appalachian culinary process of threading pole beans on to a string for preservation, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A father helps his child with a craft during Farm Fest at the Exchange Place Living History Farm, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: The Allandale Family Picnic, held on the grounds of Allandale Mansion, featured tours, croquet, gellyball and a food truck rally, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A father and son enjoy the Allandale Family Picnic at historic Allandale Mansion, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Allandale Family Picnic, Allandale Mansion, Kingsport, TN, July 19, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A young girl creates an image of her dog for the Chalk Walk competition during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: City residents get an up close look at big trucks during the Touch-A-Truck event during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A girl talks on a CB radio while behind the wheel inside a "big rig" cab during the Touch-A-Truck event during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Irish step dancers take to the stage during a performance at the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: A man wearing stilts captures the attention of bystanders during the Downtown Street Fair, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Young dancers perform during the Downtown Street Fair, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Farmers Market, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Downtown visitors enjoying the city's Farmers Market, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: 11th anniversary of Kingsport Carousel @ Pal's Roundhouse, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: The city's downtown carousel was rescued from a Connecticut amusement park and local Kingsport artists carved and painted the animals, July 18, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest: An open house at Netherland Inn (1818) highlighted the tavern's early role as a stagecoach stop, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Three American presidents stayed here in the 1800s in the building that had been the dormitory for workers constructing William King's boat yard in 1802, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest: Famous wilderness explorer Daniel Boone began the Boone Trace (Wilderness Road) from near here in 1775. His original 1773-1775 cabin was relocated from Duffield, VA, to this site on the Netherland Inn property, Kingsport, TN, July 18, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Mayor Paul Montgomery speaks at the Grand Opening of the IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport, TN, featured NCG Cinemas and city officials, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Among the dignitaries for the grand opening of the IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport, TN, was Jeff Geiger, CEO of NCG Cinemas, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
The star of the show at the grand opening of the new IMAX theatre in Kingsport, TN, is a massive screen that measures 40-by-70 feet, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Special guests at the grand opening of the IMAX theatre at Fort Henry Mall, Kingsport, TN, viewed a special 3D film about the US Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Kingsport Fun Fest Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 17, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Ferris Wheel, Arch scale replica and US Capitol Building, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: view of part of the fair grounds looking east from atop the Ferris Wheel, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Visitors walk by some of the booths representing the country's 56 states and territories, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026
Freedom 250 event: The Tennessee booth handed out Goo Goo Clusters, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: a boy expresses his inner Elvis before a mock WSM microphone and video board at the Tennessee booth, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: the Pennsylvania booth featured a replica of the Liberty Bell and a collection of historic American flags owned by a private collector, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: A fair visitor parades with a giant Uncle Sam puppet, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Irish step dancers on the Main Stage, Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250: Native American hoop dance demonstration on the Legacy Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Freedom Truck mobile exhibit, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Visitors view displays inside the Freedom Truck, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Two boys in Revolutionary War costumes at the Hillsdale College (MI) booth, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: GE9X, the world's largest jet engine, with over an 11-foot diameter, is being built by General Electric Aerospace for Boeing's 777X, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Bull Run Cloggers of Manassas, VA, performs on the Main Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Cirque Mechanics, based in Las Vegas, NV, performs at the Legacy Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Cattle demonstration at the rodeo arena, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: Staten Island, NY, artist Scott LoBaido (left) speaks to a fairgoer in front of a 9-by-17-foot painting being done live in the Made in America pavilion, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: The NASA booth had life-size standees of the Artemis II crew, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: The spacesuit worn by Jared Isaacman -- future NASA Administrator -- on the Inspiration4 spaceflight in 2021, was displayed at the SpaceX booth, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: On the Freedom Stage, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman (left) speaks with Katie Pavlich of NewsNation about establishing a permanent moon base, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on the Freedom Stage, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Freedom 250 event: A 110-foot-tall Ferris Wheel at night, with a scale replica of a proposed America 250 commemorative arch, is viewed looking west towards the Washington Monument at the Great American State Fair which ran June 25-July 10, 2026, The Great American State Fair, National Mall, Washington, DC, July 8, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 event: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive crosses the Susquehanna River on the Rockville Bridge above Harrisburg, PA, July 7, 2026 [Photo: Dana Dymond]
America 250 event: Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 heads westward across the Susquehanna River above Harrisburg, PA, as part of a nationwide tour, July 7, 2026 [Photo: Dana Dymond]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Independence Day Parade, Kingsport, TN, July 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 US Navy Blue Angels flyover, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Sail250 Tall Ship Parade, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
USS Wisconsin battleship, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
USS Wisconsin battleship, Nauticus, Norfolk, VA, June 19, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, Marine Corps Band, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, USS Iwo Jima, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, French Naval vessels FS Prairial & FS Dixmude, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, USS Lassen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, USS Gerald R Ford (world's largest aircraft carrier), Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, German Naval vessel FGS Sachsen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, Fleet Week 2026, UK Royal Navy helicopter aboard FGS Sachsen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA250 event, 2026 Fleet Week, US Coast Guard Cutter Stone & USS Lassen, Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, VA, June 20, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America 250 Event, Big Boy Reunion, Steamtown NHS, Scranton, PA, June 15, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Battle of the State of Franklin reenactment, Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, Johnson City, TN, Feb 28, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Heritage Trail Installation, downtown Kingsport, TN, Mar 5, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A.P. Carter Birthplace, father of country music, Hiltons, VA, Mar 14, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
A.P. Carter General Store, Hiltons, VA, Mar 14, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Monticello - Thomas Jefferson Home, America/VA 250, Charlottesville, VA, April 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Monticello - Thomas Jefferson Home, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA, April 22, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Michie's Tavern, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA, April 22, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Ashlawn-Highland, James Monroe Home, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Ashlawn-Highland, James Monroe Home, America/VA250, Charlottesville, VA [Photo: J Lowry]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Spring Garden Fair, Exchange Place 1850s Farmstead, Kingsport, TN, April 26, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: T Browning]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: T Browning]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Historic Jamestowne, Jamestown, VA, May 4, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
America/VA 250, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA, May 9, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, Townsend, TN, May 16, 2026 [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, Townsend, TN, May 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival, Townsend, TN, May 17, 2026 [Photo: J Lowry]