The Jonesborough Genealogical Society, in partnership with other regional heritage organizations, will host the 6th Annual Heritage Fair on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Washington County was established in 1777 as part of North Carolina. This vast area, designated as the Washington District, stretched well beyond today’s county borders. In later years, the area became known by various names: State of Franklin, Southwest Territory, and in 1796 part of a new state named Tennessee. Over the years, this larger area has been divided into multiple counties. However, we all have a shared heritage of hard-working, resilient, patriotic, and industrious people who built amazing mountain communities.
The Annual Heritage Fair’s purpose is to bring local heritage to the public through various regional heritage related groups gathering for a common cause. This event has multiple aspects that when brought together offer an engaging and educational experience for all ages.
On Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Jonesborough Genealogical Society (JGS) will host the 6th Annual Washington County Heritage Fair in Historic Downtown Jonesborough, TN. This event is an opportunity for us all to bring educational experiences and awareness to the public through presentation of local history and genealogy.
We are inviting our fellow heritage organizations, living historians, artisans, traditional musicians, and others interested in history and genealogy, to host a booth at the 6th Annual Washington County Heritage Fair as an opportunity to share your knowledge with the public. Participants must focus on an area of history and heritage relevant to the Northeast Tennessee and surrounding regions.
The Washington County Annual Heritage Fair is a way for us all to bring educational experiences and awareness to the public through expression and presentation of local history and genealogy. Indoor booths should include some form of presentation related to a historical/genealogical topic and can have info related to your organization and site. Those who wish to be in the outdoor living history camps or artisan village must provide their own living history presentations and other necessities such as tent, tables, chairs, or other materials needed to accurately present your topic, period, or trade. Participants must focus on an area of history and heritage relevant to the Northeast Tennessee and surrounding regions.
Vendor Registration Form
Those wishing to host a booth at the Heritage Fair can register by downloading and returning the PDF Vendor Registration Form or register through the online Heritage Fair Registration Form.
Registration forms are due no later than July 25, 2025.
Mail to:
Jonesborough Genealogical Society
c/o WCPL
200 Sabin Drive
Jonesborough, TN 37659