It doesn’t matter if you are new to Murfreesboro, a long-time resident or just passing through, you are invited to visit Oaklands Mansion and grounds for FREE on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Oaklands Mansion will be open from 10:00AM – 4:00PM for self-guided tours. Signage inside the house explains the evolution of the historic site. Originally constructed as a frontier homestead, the structure evolved into a plantation house that was ultimately adapted to serve as a house museum. Staff and volunteers will be there to meet you and answer questions.
Members of the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County, Murfreesboro Little Theatre and the Rutherford County Archeological Society will also be on site to welcome you to Free Day.
Volunteer gardeners will be at the community vegetable garden from 10:00AM – 2:00PM. Oaklands Park is a native tree arboretum that includes walking trails, gardens and wetlands. View or download the map here.
At noon, see the Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball’s Nashville Maroons vs Stones River Scouts.
Oaklands Park is open daily from dawn until dusk. Oaklands Mansion is owned and operated by Oaklands Association, Inc. a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization.
Volunteers from the Rutherford County Archaeological Society will share information about some of its projects in the community along with displays and artifacts.
Murfreesboro Little Theatre will offer free live performances.
Free Day is sponsored by Visit Rutherford TN (Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau).
There is no charge to attend Free Day. The Museum Shop will be open for gift shopping. Local food trucks I Take It and Franklin’s Fruit Teas will be here so come hungry! This event will take place rain or shine. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Dogs are permitted, but must remain on a leash at all times. Service animals only indoors please.
