Abstract
The paper explains that history has become a record of life for mankind as it evolves into the new millennium. The paper focuses on the State of Tennessee and shows how it is rich with American history as it was the site of many decisions during the Civil War. The paper relates that East Tennessee is also well known throughout America for its rich history regarding the Appalachians and the people who have lived there for many generations. The paper describes two of the most interesting sites; Sycamore Shoals and the Allandale Mansion. The paper maintains that it is important to incorporate the history of the area into the regular history curriculum so that students can understand where their area fits into the large scheme of things when it comes to being American.

Outline:
Introduction
Two Examples
Allandale Mansion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Sycamore Shoals was the site of the victory at King's Mountain, a battle that was instrumental in the chain of events leading to the surrender of the British during the Revolutionary War.
"Teaching students about Sycamore Shoals can include reading historic stories about the events, acting the events out in class, having the class write and produce a play about those events and then a year end trip to the area where they can see where the events actually happened."

Tags: Sycamore, Shoals, Allandale, Mansion, Civil, War