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Celebrate Independence Day at the Museum of Appalachia

Visitors will have several opportunities to see and hear a good old-fashioned anvil shoot.

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Museum of Appalachia will mark Independence Day with its traditional anvil shoot and more. 

The anvil shoot is the centerpiece of a celebration that includes a bell-ringing ceremony, flag procession, old-fashioned games, music, and demonstrations from beekeepers, blacksmiths, and patriotic re-enactors.

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Black powder and a fuse are the keys to sending one anvil soaring

Anvil shooting used to be a fairly common way that rural folks celebrated special events. They "shot the anvil" to celebrate the nation's Independence, Christmas, and even Davy Crockett's election to the U.S. Congress. 

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The anvil shoot is startling loud and sends animals and humans scurrying

The 200-pound anvil will soar hundreds of feet into the air. Anvil shoots are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, at 10:00, 11:00, noon, 1:00, and 3:00.

The Museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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