Oaklands Historic House Museum

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What is AmazonSmile? Do you know how Oaklands Museum got it’s name? Way back in 1959, ten ladies, who were the founding members of the Oaklands Association, Inc. gave Oaklands Mansion it’s name for the many beautiful oak trees that graced the historic grounds. We still don’t know what the original builders referred to this…

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Independence Picnic at Oaklands July 3rd

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…

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Elopements At Oaklands!

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…

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Fiesta Time is Here! Ole!!!!

  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….

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Photography INSIDE Oaklands Mansion now available!!

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)…

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Oaklands Artifact Adopted!

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…

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