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SUMMARY:Battlefield Caravan Tours
DESCRIPTION:Meet the ranger at the flagpole in front of the visitor center.\n\nFollow a ranger in your car for a tour of the battlefield. The group will make several stops at key battle locations\, and the ranger will tell the tale of one of the most important Union victories of the Civil War. (90 minutes) This event is free.
URL:https://rutherford250events.com/event/battlefield-caravan-tours-2/
LOCATION:Stones River National Battlefied\, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37129\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oaklands Mansion Free Day in May
DESCRIPTION:It doesn’t matter if you are new to Murfreesboro\, a long-time resident\, or just passing through; you are invited to visit Oaklands Mansion and grounds for FREE on Sunday\, May 17\, 2026. Oaklands Mansion will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for self-guided tours. Signage inside the house explains the evolution of the historic site. Originally constructed as a frontier homestead\, the structure evolved into a plantation house that was ultimately adapted to serve as a house museum. Staff and volunteers will be there to meet you and answer questions. \n\n\nParking is located at the pavilion 427 Roberts Street Murfreesboro\, TN 37130. ADA parking only in the Visitors Center lot located at 901 N. Maney Ave. Murfreesboro\, TN 37130. Overflow parking is streetside. Please follow all City of Murfreesboro parking guidelines. Do not block fire hydrants or our neighbor’s driveways\, you will be towed. No parking on the grass at Oaklands Park. \n\n\nMembers of the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County\, the Rutherford County Archeological Society and the Rutherford County Historical Society will also be on site to welcome you to Free Day and tell you about their organizations. Free Day is sponsored by the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau. \n\n\nThe Home Sweet Home Band will perform live at 1:00 inside the mansion. \n\n\nYou are also invited to watch the Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball play a pick-up game at noon at the picnic pavilion. \n\n\nFranklin’s Fruit Teas will be here and you may bring your own picnic. \n\n\nOaklands Mansion is owned and operated by Oaklands Association\, Inc.\, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization. Oaklands Park is a native tree arboretum owned by the City of Murfreesboro. The park includes walking trails\, gardens\, and wetlands. View or download the map here: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/881/Oaklands-Park. \n\n\nThere is no charge to attend Free Day. The museum shop will be open for gift shopping.
URL:https://rutherford250events.com/event/oaklands-mansion-free-day-in-may/
LOCATION:Oaklands Mansion\, 901 North Maney Avenue\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
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SUMMARY:America 250 Mural Mosaic "Painting Day" @ Oaklands Mansion Free Day
DESCRIPTION:   Main Street Murfreesboro\, in partnership with Rutherford County Government and the City of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation\, is proud to announce the USA 250 Community Mural Mosaic Project—a landmark public art initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. \n\n\nThis unique project invites the community to help create “The Patriot’s Flag\,” a large-scale\, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted tiles. Designed to tell the story of Murfreesboro and Tennessee\, the mural transforms the nation’s 250th anniversary into a meaningful\, hands-on experience where residents can leave their mark on history. \n\n\nCommunity Participation Opportunities \n\n\nRather than the work of a single artist\, the mural will be a collective masterpiece created by community members of all ages. Residents are invited to participate by attending one of several painting workshops taking place throughout Rutherford County in May and June: \n\n\nMay 13: Chamber of Commerce (3050 Medical Center Pkwy.) — 10:00 AM–2:00 PM\nMay 16: Rutherford County America 250 Free Family Day\, Oakland’s City Park (900 N. Maney Ave.) — 11:00 AM–6:00 PM\nMay 17: Oaklands Mansion Free Day (901 N. Maney Ave.) — 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (Painting organized by Rutherford Arts Alliance)\nMay 22: Rutherford County Farmer’s Market (315 John R. Rice Blvd) — 7:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMay 22: Bradley Academy Event (511 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) — 7:00 AM–12:00 PM\nMay 23: Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM\nMay 29: Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nJune 4: St. Clair Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.\, ages 55+) — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nJune 5: Friday Night Live Concert\, Public Square — 6:30–9:30 PM\nJune 6: Murfreesboro Saturday Market\, Courthouse — 8:00 AM–12:00 PM\nJune 15: Murfreesboro Medical Clinic Grand Opening (2668 Lascassas Pike) — 8:30–10:00 AM\n\n\nA Lasting Downtown Legacy \n\n\nThe completed mural will measure 8 feet by 16 feet and will be installed on the historic Shacklett’s Photography building at 105 South Church Street\, adjacent to the Rutherford County Historic Courthouse. The prominent downtown location ensures the artwork will be seen daily by residents\, workers\, and visitors alike. \n\n\nUnveiling Celebration \n\n\nThe community is invited to celebrate the unveiling of the mural on July 3 during the Friday Night Live concert featuring Entice. \n\n\nMural Reveal: 6:00 PM\nConcert: 6:30–9:30 PM\nLocation: 105 South Church Street\, downtown Murfreesboro\nBonus: The Rutherford County Courthouse Historic Museum will be open for tours from 4:30–6:30 PM\n\n\nAttendees are encouraged to bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music\, history\, and community as Murfreesboro kicks off Independence Day weekend and commemorates USA 250. \n\n\nContact Information \n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Main Street Murfreesboro at 615-895-1887 or visit www.mainstreetmurfreesboro.org.
URL:https://rutherford250events.com/event/america-250-mural-mosaic-painting-day-3/
LOCATION:Oaklands Mansion\, 901 North Maney Avenue\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37130\, United States
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SUMMARY:Self Evident Truths to a New Birth of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Join a ranger for a 30-minute talk exploring the connections between the ideals expressed at our nation’s founding and the expansion of liberty and civil rights made possible by the struggle that gripped our country more than 80 years later. Meet at the park visitor center.
URL:https://rutherford250events.com/event/self-evident-truths-to-a-new-birth-of-freedom-2/
LOCATION:Stones River National Battlefied\, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, 37129\, United States
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