Oaklands Mansion presents:An Evening with Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta and Murfreesboro Little TheatreOctober 30, 2021 Murfreesboro, Tenn. ­– Get ready for an evening of live music and theatrical performance on the grounds of historic Oaklands Mansion. Join us on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 6:00PM – 9:00PM, for a Halloween eve performance by the Middle Tennessee Sinfonietta on the front lawn of Oaklands Mansion.  The Murfreesboro Little Theatre will engage audience members, young and old, in a mini trick-or-treat. Guests are welcome to wear Halloween costumes. “The Middle Tennessee S ..read more

Oaklands Mansion, along with presenting sponsor First Bank, will host its seventh-annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 25th from 3:00 to 7:00pm. The craft beer festival’s growing list of brewers will be announced soon. The Knott Brothers band will take stage on the front porch of the mansion at 4:00. Sample German fare and other local food from one of several food trucks. Silver Hill Medical Clinic will provide free water at their Hydration Station. Sponsored in part by Gray CPA, The Humidor, Liquid Smoke, Dixie & John Phillips and Silver Hill Medical. Oktoberfest is held outdoors on ..read more

As the sun sets and darkness falls, walk among the final resting places of thousands of Murfreesboro’s citizens. Hear their stories and learn about Murfreesboro’s unique past! This exclusive tour offers the visitor a rare opportunity to learn about the history of Murfreesboro while experiencing the Evergreen Cemetery after dark! Dr. James Maney, owner of the Oaklands farm, sold 20 acres of land to the town of Murfreesboro in 1872, and a new public cemetery was developed. Today, Evergreen Cemetery covers over 100 acres and nearly 20,000 individuals are interred there, including, Murfreesboro’s ..read more

Join Oaklands Mansion’s Special Events Representative and Master Gardener, Connor Moss, for a unique experience on the grounds of Oaklands Park. Make plans to schedule your tour to explore the former grounds of this historic plantation, now open as a public park. Along the way you will find multiple beer sampling stations provided by Murfreesboro’s own Liquid Smoke. Their expert staff members have chosen beer with notes that highlight the trees you will learn about on the grounds tour. Guided tours of Oaklands Park will be offered on Friday, April 30, 2021, on the hour from 4:00PM – 8:00PM by ..read more

Virtual 37th Annual Oaklands Candlelight Tour of Homes Presented by Oaklands Mansion December 2020     Rutherford County Courthouse and Cupola  “Erected between 1859 and 1861 at a cost of $50,000. this Greek Revival-style brick structure features classical columns on the east and west sides. The original cupola was replaced in the early twentieth century, and architecturally compatible wings were added to the north and south sides in 1965, to provide more office space.”  – rutherfordcountytn.gov/courthouse Countless events of historical significance have taken place during ..read more

Oaklands Mansion, along with presenting sponsor First Bank, will host its sixth-annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 26th from 3:00 to 7:00pm. The growing list of brewers include Bearded Iris Brewing, Cedar Glade Brews, Cheap Ass Bastard Brewing, Dark Humor Brewing, Deep South Growlers, Emerald Abbey Brewing, Illuzion Meads, Mayday Brewery, Mid-State Brew Crew, Mid-State Brewsters, Mos Alesley Brewing, Rubidium Brewing Co., Smackdab Brewing and Spring Street Brew Garage. The Knott Brothers band will take stage on the front porch of the mansion at 4:00. Sample German fare from FitzWillys ..read more

As we all embrace the opportunity to re-open through challenges and changes, self-guided tours of Oaklands Mansion will be offered by reservation. This self-guided experience of the mansion will give guests the flexibility to wander the halls at their own pace with signage that is used to explain the history of the home and collection of antique furnishings and decorative arts. Upon re-opening, there will be some changes put into place for the safety of all. We expect these changes will be adjusted and updated as needed. Tickets can be purchased online only, so please pre-purchase tickets in a ..read more

Start your tour here of the 9th Annual Wedding Dresses Through the Decades Exhibit.   You can also visit here for links to exhibit albums from the past six years. Take a virtual tour of this year’s exhibit of wedding dresses and double wedding ring quilts. January 17-March 1, 2020 Stories of our community will come to life through wedding gowns on display at Oaklands Mansion. Step back into time and experience the common threads that weave our lives together as we explore women’s history, fashion history, cultural history and the history of our community. Over fifty gowns will be pla ..read more

In an effort to protect the health and well-being of both our guests and staff, we are offering discounted self-guided tours of Oaklands Mansion until further notice.  To minimize the risk of infection, we encourage you to purchase your tickets on-line before your visit.  Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/self-guided-tours-of-oaklands-mansion-tickets-99732364186 The post Self Guided Tours of Oaklands Mansion- Now thru April 30th appeared first on Oaklands Mansion ..read more

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, at 4:00PM, Oaklands Mansion will host MTSU College Transfer Fellow, Audrey Creel as she presents, “The Untold Story of the Maney Family Slaves: A Case Study of Slavery in Murfreesboro”. Ms. Creel’s presentation is based on her thesis which was recently accepted by the Honors College of MTSU. Oaklands Mansion is hosting the event in Maney Hall. Ms. Creel is a full-time student who also works part-time as a tour guide at Oaklands Mansion. Of this project, she said, “For years, Oaklands Mansion has stood proudly at the head of downtown Murfreesboro. Today, Oaklands Ma ..read more