Lantern-Lit Evenings and Pioneer Tales Await at Historic Collinsville’s September Event
August 22, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County has announced its special “Second Saturday” event for the month of September. Storytelling By Day & By Night will be held on Saturday, September 14th, and will take place in two parts – from 10:00am to 4:00pm and 6:45pm to 8:30pm.
From 10:00am to 4:00pm guests can visit storytelling stations throughout the pioneer settlement during their self-guided tour. Local storytellers and authors have been invited to share true stories from Montgomery County’s past, bringing history to life from the 19th century.
The Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement provides an interactive education and fun experience for children and adults. (Steve Litteral)
Historic Collinsville Announces ‘Family Field Day and Picnic’ Event
June 21, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County has announced its special “Second Saturday” event for the month of July. Family Field Day and Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
The Family Field Day and Picnic event allows visitors to experience games and activities popular in the 19th century. Guests will be able to compete in friendly outdoor games of Tug-o-War, horseshoe pitching, sack races and more.
The Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement provides an interactive education and fun experience for children and adults. (Steve Litteral)
Historic Collinsville Announces ‘Planting Day’ Event
April 26, 2024
Clarksville, TN – Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement in rural Montgomery County has announced its special “Second Saturday” event for the month of May. Planting Day will be held on Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Planting Day offers visitors a chance to exercise their green thumb and share their passion for gardening as flowers, herbs, and vegetables are planted throughout the site. Plants will be provided. Guests are invited to bring their own gloves and small gardening tools, including trowels for digging or hand cultivators for breaking up the soil. Plant and soil donations are welcome.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement. (Mark Haynes, Discover Clarksville)
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 Pioneer Settlement
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.
The Hill family enjoys a tour of Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement. (Lucas Ryan Chambers)
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
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement changes Hours starting July 10th
July 6, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Starting Friday, July 10th, 2020, Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement will be open Friday-Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, 1:00pm– 4:00pm.
Tours are self-guided and self-paced. Visitors receive a map at the Visitor Center.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement
Historic Collinsville Events for October
October 6, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Fall is the season for festivals and enjoying the last of the outdoors before winter makes its appearance. At Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement, you’ll find events all throughout October to celebrate the season.
Cotton Weaver at Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement
Collinsville Artisan Fair invites Artists to showcase their work
September 11, 2019
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement is hosting a one-day Artisan Fair from 10:00am to 2:00pm as part of Tennessee Craft Week (October 4th-13th).
Artists and craftspeople are invited to bring a table to show and sell their work. They are looking for artists and craftspeople who work with jewelry, pottery, fabric, metal, photography, paints, wood—any material that showcases artistic and hand-crafted products. Demonstrations are also encouraged.
Historic Collinsville Artisan Fair
Central Civitan 5k to be held at Historic Collinsville, October 5th
August 9, 2019
Southside, TN – On Saturday, October 5th, 2019, the Central Civitan Club will hold the Central Civitan 5k at the Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement.
The 5k will start at 8:30am. Registration, walking or running, is $35.00 for adults and $25.00 for children 2-18. Price includes a t-shirt and goodie bag.
“This will be the first one we have sponsored at Historic Collinsville,” said Margaret Adames, Central Civitan. “We are looking forward to having a great experience there.”
Historic Collinsville’s Visitor Center. (Terry Minton)
