History is more than names and dates recorded on a page. It lives in the stories families preserve, the experiences passed from one generation to the next, and the people who help us hear the voices of those who came before us. On Saturday, September 26, the Museum of Butler invites you to step back in time as descendant and historical interpreter Robert Rambo portrays his ancestor, Private Abraham Nave. The special Living History Saturday presentation will take place from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m....

Every year, friends, families and visitors gather in Butler for a day filled with music, food, fellowship and fun. But Old Butler Day has always been about something more. At its heart, it is a homecoming—a celebration of the people whose memories and determination kept Old Butler alive long after the original town disappeared beneath the waters of Watauga Lake. It All Began in 1989 Old Butler Day was created by the Butler Ruritans in 1989. The first celebration, held August 11–13, was...

Living History Saturday • Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 12:00–2:00 PM W.S. Stout General Store • Museum of Butler, Tennessee Some stories of Old Butler are well known. Families moved their homes. Businesses relocated to higher ground. Churches found new places to worship. An entire town prepared for the rising waters of Watauga Lake. But one of the most emotional chapters in Butler's history is one that is often overlooked. What happens when an entire community cemetery must move? On Saturday,...