Several weeks ago we broke ground for our extensive drainage project to help remove water from around the foundation of the mansion. During the excavation many unusual objects and items were unearthed. Several we were able to identify, however, there were a few items whose origin remains unknown to us. We look forward to sharing…
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…
The “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit is now open. Step back to yesterday and see the common threads that weave together the lives of women through the decades in middle Tennessee and across the country. Enjoy traveling through time as you walk among over fifty gowns that are being placed on loan and exhibited,…
Be a part of history by renewing your vows or saying them for the first time in the elegant front parlor of Oaklands Mansion. Be a part of history by renewing your vows, or saying them for the first time, in the elegant front parlor of Oaklands Mansion. For the first time ever, Oaklands will…
OAKLANDS HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM’S 31st ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES DECEMBER 6, 2014 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Explore historic homes in holiday splendor at the 31st Annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes on December 6, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The tour, sponsored by Franklin Synergy Bank, will feature…
