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 City of La Vergne will host its annual Block Party / Touch-A-Truck event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park located at 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive. This event gives children of all ages an opportunity to explore different kinds of vehicles and equipment and meet the people who operate them. Some […]
Featuring: Angela Tipps and Delana Easley. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this semester-long program examines the many ways revolutions – political, scientific, cultural, and artistic – reshape societies and redefine what is possible. FREE ADMISSION
On May 1, 1865, thousands of formerly enslaved people marched to a Union cemetery near Charleston, South Carolina. The marchers laid fresh-cut flowers at the graves, sang songs and celebrated their freedom, purchased at such a great cost during the Civil War. In the years following the end of the war, African American communities, such […]
Join us for an evening of free live music with the Tennessee Valley Winds on the lawn of the Oaklands Mansion! The concert begins at 6:00 PM and will feature exciting highlights like Kirkpatrick Fanfare, the spirited Valdres, the beloved An Irish Ayre for Winds, and the thrilling Bond, James Bond. Enjoy patriotic favorites including […]
Celebrate the creativity and talents of the Murfreesboro Art League members in Cannonsburgh Village. Enjoy live art demonstrations, plein art painting, kid's activities, and a variety of vendors. Stop by the Murfreesboro Art League Gallery, stroll through the village and shop with vendors, meet our talented member artists, and purchase original artwork directly from them. […]
The Colonial Period Patriot Chest is an interactive presentation designed for all ages to experience reproductions of items from the American Colonial and Revolutionary War era. Guided by SAR and DAR members, this program brings history to life, fostering an appreciation for our nation's founders through hands-on engagement. What to Expect: • Interactive Presentations: Engaging […]
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. This unique project invites the community to help create "The Patriot's Flag," a large-scale, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted […]
Meet the ranger at the flagpole in front of the visitor center. Follow 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) […]
Join us Saturday, May 16th for a festive community celebration honoring America's 250th Anniversary! There will be live entertainment (Rubiks Groove), food trucks, local vendors, family activities, special guest speaker, living history demonstrations, historical Oakland Mansion tours and Evergreen Cemetery tours. Hosted by Rutherford Government and FREE to the public.
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. This unique project invites the community to help create "The Patriot's Flag," a large-scale, permanent mural composed of 650 individual hand-painted […]