BOGART-BOWMAN CABIN
Once owned by a number of different families, beginning with the Shelby family who obtained the property along the Buffalo Creek in 1782, the Bogart-Bowman Cabin changed hands from the Shelby family to the Bogart family and subsequently to the Bowman family by marriage. Considering the architectural details and particular methods of early frontier carpentry, it is believed the two-story cabin, dog trot, and adjoining kitchen were built in the late 1700's or early 1800's.
The Town of Unicoi purchased the property in 2008 and began restoration. The exterior of this dwelling had been covered by manufactured siding for eighty years and the interior rooms had been covered by sheet rock and other paneled coverings. What was hiding under the modern exterior and interior wall coverings was the original log construction. The fireplace had been covered over in the main room and the second floor had been sealed off. Once the sheet rock on the interior was removed, it revealed newspapers from the late 1800's and early 1900's plastered to the logs, a common practice of the period in an effort to ward off the cold. The chimney and fireplace in the main cabin were constructed of the native Tennessee limestone.
The Bogart-Bowman log cabin and park is the site of numerous educational opportunities for local children and the public. These activities include local and state history, early frontier social and cultural practices, as well as outdoor study of native plants.
Once owned by a number of different families, beginning with the Shelby family who obtained the property along the Buffalo Creek in 1782, the Bogart-Bowman Cabin changed hands from the Shelby family to the Bogart family and subsequently to the Bowman family by marriage. Considering the architectural details and particular methods of early frontier carpentry, it is believed the two-story cabin, dog trot, and adjoining kitchen were built in the late 1700's or early 1800's.
The Town of Unicoi purchased the property in 2008 and began restoration. The exterior of this dwelling had been covered by manufactured siding for eighty years and the interior rooms had been covered by sheet rock and other paneled coverings. What was hiding under the modern exterior and interior wall coverings was the original log construction. The fireplace had been covered over in the main room and the second floor had been sealed off. Once the sheet rock on the interior was removed, it revealed newspapers from the late 1800's and early 1900's plastered to the logs, a common practice of the period in an effort to ward off the cold. The chimney and fireplace in the main cabin were constructed of the native Tennessee limestone.
The Bogart-Bowman log cabin and park is the site of numerous educational opportunities for local children and the public. These activities include local and state history, early frontier social and cultural practices, as well as outdoor study of native plants.
UNCOVERING
UNICOI'S HERITAGE
UNCOVERING
UNICOI'S HERITAGE
Historic Cabin Found Hiding Under Modern Home
The Buffalo Valley Historic Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. inside the Bogart-Bowman Cabin. Refreshments are served and a history presentation usually accompanies the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend!
The Buffalo Valley Historic Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. inside the Bogart-Bowman Cabin. Refreshments are served and a history presentation usually accompanies the meeting. Everyone is invited to attend!
CABIN EVENTS
Old-Fashioned Easter
Celebrate Easter with an old-fashioned egg roll, games, egg-dying, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Fun for the whole family!
Hosted by Buffalo Valley Historic Association and Town of Unicoi
Ice Cream Social - Back 2 School Blowout
Beat the summer heat with homemade ice cream and water games! A variety of flavors and toppings as well as demonstrations on ways to make everyone's favorite treat. Enjoy a summer fun water activity before the kids head back to school!
Hosted by Buffalo Valley Historic Association and Town of Unicoi
Heritage Days
Local school groups visit Heritage Days on Friday and rotate between stations that depict colonial times.
The public is invited to attend on Saturday so everyone may enjoy the trade craft demonstrations including hearthside cooking, blacksmithing, butter-churning, beehive-oven baking, storytelling and much more!
Hosted by Buffalo Valley Historic Association and Town of Unicoi
Christmas at the Cabin
The cabin is decorated in natural elements with a twinkle of lights while the cookies and cider are flowing by the kitchen hearth. Children will enjoy the candy cane hunt and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause before the town crier lights the official town Christmas tree! The evening ends with a wagon ride and Christmas carols that is fun for the whole family!
Hosted by Buffalo Valley Historic Association and Town of Unicoi
Members of Daughters of American Revolution and Children of American Revolution dedicated this library box they built to the community. The library is located at the Bogart-Bowan Cabin.
Members of Daughters of American Revolution and Children of American Revolution dedicated this library box they built to the community. The library is located at the Bogart-Bowan Cabin.
Interested in renting the Bogart-Bowman Cabin?
Contact Patricia Bennett at 423-735-0517 or recreationaide@unicoitn.net
Interested in renting the Bogart-Bowman Cabin?
Contact Patricia Bennett at 423-735-0517 or recreationaide@unicoitn.net
Contact Patricia Bennett at 423-735-0517 or recreationaide@unicoitn.net
