June 1, 2013 marks the 217th anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the union. East Tennessee’s most important cultural heritage sites are partnering to celebrate Statehood Day on Saturdays, May 25 and June 1. The sites include places of historical significance in the exciting journey from the creation of our country to the founding of our state. The Historic Homes of Knoxville include: James White’s Fort, Marble Springs, Ramsey House, Mabry-Hazen House, Blount Mansion and Crescent Bend. Each site will have individual ways of celebrating the birth of Tennessee. This is a free museum day to the public.

Austin-East Performing Arts Magnet High School is offering a free dance camp this summer for middle-schoolers.

The free dance camp is available to rising 6th graders thru rising 9th graders during June 3rd-8th.

Camp will include classes in ballet, jazz, modern, west african and hip hop. Breakfast and Lunch are provided.

A final showcase will be on the last day of camp to highlight what has been learned through the week.