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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Contact Ivy Albright, Director of Cultural & Heritage Tourism, ialbright@rutherfordchamber.org.
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Speaker: Andrew Maginn, History. 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 Room: HONR 106 |
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Speaker: Angela Tipps, Music. 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 |
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Speaker: Collin McDonald, Aerospace. 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 Room: HONR 106 |
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On Saturday, April 18th at 2:00PM, everyone is invited to attend a presentation by Elma McKnight, a retired Murfreesboro City School System educator. McKnight is a direct descendant of David Maney, a blacksmith who was enslaved on the Oaklands / Maney plantation. The plantation would later become a battlefield, an historic house museum and public […] |
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Speaker: Laura Clippard, Honors. 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 Room: HONR 106 |
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The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra presents Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue, a vibrant program in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States under the direction of conductor and pianist Matthew Phelps. Featuring music written by celebrated American composers, the concert includes Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, Variations on a Shaker Melody by […] |
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0l' fashioned fun as the village comes to life. It's a unique chance to step back in time and experience life from years past. Free for all ages! Hands-on Demonstrations Live Music Clogging Craft Vendors Food trucks The Art League Show and Sale Car Show Call 615-890-0355 for more information
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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 […] |
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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 |
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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 […] |
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