While the Rutherford County Clerks Office may no longer be able to help you if you are looking for a quick wedding due to their lack of space and staffing, Oaklands Historic House Museum has someone on staff certified to performing civil marriage ceremonies! While you will still need to stop by the Rutherford County Clerks Office for your marriage…
Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? Why not give Mom what she really wants…quality time with her favorite people! Sallie’s Sunday Brunch will be held on May 17th. Gathering time at 10:30, brunch will be served at 11 on the antebellum verandah overlooking stately grounds allowing visitors to imagine they are guests of…
Visit our facebook page for a special summer offer. Buy one regular adult admission and get one half off. Come and see us this summer! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oaklands-Historic-House-Museum/180249417793
Ever long to return to the days of Rhett and Scarlett? Girls ages 12 and up can do just that during the Antebellum Academy, presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum from June 22-26, 2015. Surrounded by the 1860’s furnishings of the Oaklands mansion, students will be introduced to crafts, music, and history, while being instructed in nineteenth…
Oaklands Spring Fiesta is set for Sunday May 3rd at the beautiful home of Ronnie and Donna Barrett and we would love for you to become a sponsor for our Spring Fiesta fundraising party! All sponsors will receive tickets to the Spring Fiesta as well as a listing on the party invitation and party publicity….
Oaklands Historic House Museum is pleased to announce that professional photographers may request a photo shoot inside the elegant Oaklands Mansion. These photography appointments of one hour (set-up included) are subject to the availability of the Museum. Interior photo sessions will be restricted to six subjects the photographer and one assistant, plus an Oaklands staff member (total of eight (8)…
Several weeks ago we broke ground for our extensive drainage project to help remove water from around the foundation of the mansion. During the excavation many unusual objects and items were unearthed. Several we were able to identify, however, there were a few items whose origin remains unknown to us. We look forward to sharing…
We are very fortunate that Mr. John C. Murphy decided to take advantage of our Adopt an Artifact program which enables Oaklands Museum to make important restoration projects within our collection possible. Mr. Murphy has chosen to adopt one of our Victorian game tables, which are beautiful to behold. The one adopted by Mr. Murphy…
We had about an inch of white fluffy snow last night. It didn’t stick to the roads, so this is your chance to get out and come see the snow around the mansion and grounds.
There are only twelve days left to view this exhibit before these lovely gowns are packed back up and placed in storage for years to come. The exhibit “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” will be open to the public through Sunday, March 8th. Take this opportunity to step back to yesterday and see the common…
