Photo Credit: Oaklands Collection- concert on the lawn July 1986 On July 3, 2015, from 11:00-3:00pm Oaklands welcomes our community and visiting guests here to celebrate Independence Day to picnic at Oaklands. Pack a lunch and cozy up on one of our checkered picnic blankets, enjoy one of our many rocking chairs on the lawn…
With the start of summer comes guests from out of town. What better way to entertain your guests than taking them on a nice air conditioned guided tour of Oaklands Mansion? We always try to change things up here and there for when our locals bring visitors things are new and interesting for them, however, this…
An Artisan Affair is an annual, cancer charity based, makers market, hosted by NoBull Vintage. An Artisan Affair 2015 will benefit the YMCA ABC (After Breast Cancer) Outreach Program & Wig Bank for it’s second year. NoBull Vintage is the host of An Artisan Affair and is a local small business founded by a family…
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…
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…
Scouting Program Opportunities At Oaklands Historic House Museum www.oaklandsmansion.org 2014-2015 October 2014 10/4/2014 Tour of Evergreen Cemetery for Rutherford County Heritage Month This memorable, morning tour of Evergreen Cemetery will be offered on Saturday, October 4, at 10:00 a.m. as part of Rutherford County Heritage Month. Cemetery tours are departing from the entrance to cemetery…
