Visit Clarksville Announces ‘Create at Collinsville’ Event Series
July 26, 2023
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council, Two Rivers Society of Painters, Downtown Artists Co-op, and Visit Clarksville will host Create at Collinsville, a weekend celebration of traditional Tennessee arts in September 2023. Artists are invited to participate in events throughout the next several months, including workshops, a Plein air paint-out, a community quick draw, and a photography contest.
Two free workshops will be held on Saturday, September 16th at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement. Award-winning artist, Kitty Harvill, will conduct a plein air workshop from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Historic Collinsville Announces Family-Friendly Fall Events
September 18, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Hear live music and history at Historic Collinsville’s Picnic & Pickin’ event on September 24th, 2022. The event will begin at 11:00am and run until 3:00pm.
In addition to the live music from a 19th-century style string band and tours of the 16 buildings on site, guests are welcome to watch demonstrations of axe throwing, corn shelling, spinning and weaving, herbal medicine, and writing with dip pens.
Historians will be present to share stories and answer any questions. Tickets are $10.00 for ages 13 and above, $5.00 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under.
The pioneer settlement will be hosting another round of its children’s mini camps between October 13th and October 15th. The camps focus on three topics: Civil War code-breaking and intelligence gathering, the daily life of a Civil War soldier, and Civil War toys and games. Each camp cost $35.00 and runs from 9:00am until Noon.
Historic Collinsville’s final event of the season will be a family-friendly Halloween celebration on October 29th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Spooky Stories and S’mores will feature three sessions of eerie tales from Montgomery County’s past.
The stories get progressively scarier throughout the night so guests can come and go as they please. S’mores kits will be provided to each guest to enjoy during the stories. Tickets are $10.00 for ages 13 and above, $5.00 for children ages 6-12, and free for children ages 5 and under.
About Historic Collinsville The pioneer settlement opened in 1974 to give children a “hands-on” experience outside of the classroom about life from the 1840s through the turn of the century. It has been open to the public since 1997, recreating the past with restored historical structures, each filled with authentic period furnishings that show a glimpse of life before and after the Civil War.
Once at Collinsville, guests can stroll through a re-creation of the past from the earliest “first home” to the expansive Dogtrot House, a tobacco-drying house, smokehouse, church/schoolhouse, wildlife center, loom house, cobbler’s shop, teacher’s home and more. Picnic tables are placed throughout the property and a covered pavilion with tables and restrooms is also on site. A visitor center greets guests and offers period souvenirs.
Historic Collinsville is located at 4711 Weakley Road, Southside Tennessee.
About Historic Collinsville
Montgomery County Government purchased Historic Collinsville from founders Glenn and JoAnn Weakley in 2018, who both passed away in September 2021. Visit Clarksville operates the property for the county.
For more information about Historic Collinsville please visit www.historiccollinsville.com, follow them on Facebook, contact Kristy Proctor by phone at 931.551.6535 or email kristy@visitclarksvilletn.com, or Mark Britton at mark@visitclarksvilletn.com
Montgomery County Heritage Day to be held at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement
August 15, 2022
Clarksville, TN – Celebrate local heritage at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement’s Montgomery County Heritage Day on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 from 10:00am–4:00pm.
Festivities include tomahawk throwing, butter making, and corn husk creations.
Historic Collinsville now has Daily Guilded Tours available
June 10, 2022
Clarksville, TN – A visit to Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement can now include a guided tour. At no additional cost, visitors can register for a guided tour each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Tours begin at 1:00pm and require reservations. Daily groups are limited to eight individuals. Tours will not be available on special event days.
Historic Collinsville Celebrates Fall with HarvestFest on October 30th
October 21, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Celebrate the fall season at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement’s annual HarvestFest on Saturday, October 30th, 2021.
Festivities include painting pumpkins, making butter, scavenger hunts, and blacksmith demonstrations. Docents will also be on-hand to share the history and tell the stories of the property’s 16 furnished structures.
Historic Collinsville’s Southside Summer Nights features Exit 216 and Bekka Bramlett, August 14th
July 26, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Enjoy an evening of live music at Historic Collinsville’s Southside Summer Nights on Saturday, August 14th. 2021. Presented by F&M Bank and Stone, Rudolph & Henry, PLC, the outdoor performance features Grammy award-winning artists Exit 216 and Bekka Bramlett. Tickets are $12.00 per person for ages 13 and up and are available now on EventBrite or through www.historiccollinsville.com/events.
Food trucks will be onsite during the concert, but guests may also bring their own food or coolers along with lawn chairs or blankets. The concert begins at 6:00pm.
Historic Collinsville to hold Murder Mystery Dinner, Wine Walk/Beer Browse in June
June 10, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Tickets are now available for Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement’s 1800s Murder Mystery Dinner and Wine Walk & Beer Browse in June.
An 1800s Murder Mystery Dinner is slated for Friday, June 18th, 2021. Guests are invited to dress in 1800s attire as they socialize with a professional cast and enjoy a sleuthing drama during a catered dinner.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement opens the weekend of June 5th
June 1, 2021
Clarksville, TN – On June 5th and 6th, Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement located in rural Montgomery County, Tennessee, will celebrate its 2021 season. The 40-acre, open-air property showcases pioneer life from 1840-1900 with 16 authentically furnished buildings.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement set to open June 5th
May 16, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement in rural Montgomery County, Tennessee, celebrates its 2021 season-opening weekend June 5th-6th. The 40-acre, open-air property showcases pioneer life from 1840-1900 with 16 authentically furnished buildings.
Come Out, Explore Clarksville Tennessee
March 1, 2021
Clarksville, TN – Planning spring and summer travel that’s a little closer to home is the aim for many Americans in 2021. Maybe you’re searching for a smaller destination that’s less crowded than a beach or theme park.