Traveler's Rest State Historic Site

Traveler's Rest State Historic Site offers a comprehensive educational experience focused on historical and social studies education. It provides an array of educational programs including homeschool programs, scout programs, field trips, and unique interactive learning experiences. The site is centered around history education, attracting a diverse audience and serving thousands of children and adult visitors annually. It emphasizes the preservation of historical knowledge and encouraging exploration through junior ranger camps, summer camps, and structured educational tours. Homeschool families can benefit from seasonal programs tailored for homeschooling needs, allowing flexible engagement with history and social studies topics. The historic site, once a stagecoach inn and plantation home built around 1815, is strategically positioned along the Unicoi Turnpike, providing a rich historical setting for educational programs.