In celebration of America250, Rutherford County invites residents and visitors to come together for events honoring our shared history, rich heritage, and the people and stories that shape our community’s place in the American story.
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The Rutherford County Library System presents Revolutionary Rutherford, a 5-panel traveling exhibit that will premiere at Linebaugh Public Library on Saturday, May 30, through July 13. This exhibit was made possible by funding through the Tennessee America 250 Commission and Middle Tennessee State University Honors College, and its grant from the National Endowment for the […]
To open the exhibit, Dean Vile will present talks in the Jaycees Building at Cannonsburgh Village on June 16 at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m. with no reservations required. A special summer exhibit developed in collaboration with the historic Cannonsburgh Village and MTSU Honors College Dean John R. Vile invites visitors to explore "250 […]
Take a "Road Trip" through the US during June and July. Each week will feature a different region of the US with special activities. These activities are included with museum admission.
This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture, and heritage of our nation during a […]
Take a "Road Trip" through the US during June and July. Each week will feature a different region of the US with special activities. These activities are included with museum admission.
Come join us @ Smyrna Public Library 10:00am on July 8th for a special presentation by the Sons of the Revolution as part of the United States of America 250th celebration! Featuring: Interactive Presentations Authentic Reproductions Expert Guides: Presentations led by SAR & DAR member
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Free to all ages This summer, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America and the 50th anniversary of Cannonsburgh, the village will be full of patriotic decorations showing its American spirit. During the months of June and July, celebrate American pride as you experience the history, culture and heritage of […]
Stones River National Cemetery began as the final resting place for 6,100 U.S. soldiers who lost their lives in service to our nation during the Civil War. In the decades that followed, veterans of later conflicts through Vietnam were laid to rest in that hallowed ground. Join living historians and veterans near the Stones River […]
Join us as we welcome Dr. Michael Fletcher, cemetery expert, on Saturday, July 11, at 11 AM at Linebaugh Library in the upstairs Conference Room for a lecture titled Interesting Grave Structures in Rutherford County. *This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee, administered by the Tennessee Commission for the United States […]