Outdoor Events, Hiking, Performances, Teas & Talks on the scenic Cumberland Plateau
Historic Rugby hosts a series of hikes, outdoor events, performances, teas, galas, lectures and other events. Find your niche of interest below! Our schedule (all times Eastern) is below but subject to updates, so check back often.
Irish Road Bowling
Join in this fun game of Irish Road Bowling or just watch as players divide up into teams and roll and iron ball down Rugby Parkway (now safer with little traffic). The team with the fewest throws from start to finish wins! Their photo is taken with our trophy…
After-Thanksgiving Hike with Jason Miller
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNHike with State Natural Areas’ Jason Miller FRIDAY | NOV. 25 10:00 AM Eastern, Rugby Visitor Centre A FREE “Walk-it-Off” hike helps excuse any Thanksgiving excess so join guide Jason Miller, program administrator for Tennessee State Natural Areas, in this relaxing trek through the Rugby State Natural Area. These moderate hikes range from 1.5 to…
Irish Road Bowling
Join in this fun game of Irish Road Bowling or just watch as players divide up into teams and roll and iron ball down Rugby Parkway (now safer with little traffic). The team with the fewest throws from start to finish wins! Their photo is taken with our trophy…
Irish Road Bowling
Join in this fun game of Irish Road Bowling or just watch as players divide up into teams and roll and iron ball down Rugby Parkway (now safer with little traffic). The team with the fewest throws from start to finish wins! Their photo is taken with our trophy…
Tea with Mrs. Claus, SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TNTea with Mrs. Claus, Dec. 17 Mrs. Claus will be in Rugby on December 17 and she is throwing a very special tea to celebrate all the good boys and girls! The elves have fun crafts lined up for kids to enjoy and there will be plenty of paper for the little ones to write…
Irish Road Bowling
Join in this fun game of Irish Road Bowling or just watch as players divide up into teams and roll and iron ball down Rugby Parkway (now safer with little traffic). The team with the fewest throws from start to finish wins! Their photo is taken with our trophy…
Roaring New Year’s Eve SOLD OUT
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNSorry, but this event has now SOLD OUT. The Actor's Co-op is coming back with another swingin' New Year's eve bash! They'll take over the Rebecca Johnson Theater in the Visitor Centre and turn it into a Gatsby-era speakeasy! Don't worry, you'll get the door password when you order your ticket. Feel free to dress…
Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TNEnjoy a winter treat and help non-profit Historic Rugby too. All-you-can-taste delicious chili plus an interesting Silent Auction, all at Historic Rugby's Hester Hall just beyond the Visitor Centre. Bring the kids since those under age 5 eat free! Tickets are $15 in advance (purchase HERE) or $18 at the door (cash/check only), ALL YOU…
3rd Saturday Hike: Eric Wilson Memorial
Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We’ll take hikers along trails the late Rugby resident Eric Wilson helped build and maintain. Don’t forget registration at noon this same day…
Third Saturday Hike
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNJoin the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. These free guided hikes are scheduled for the third Saturday of each month and start from the Historic Rugby Visitor Centre Porch (1331…
3rd Saturday Hike: Eric Wilson Memorial
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNJoin the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. We'll take hikers along trails the late Rugby resident Eric Wilson helped build and maintain. Don't forget registration at noon this same day…
Opening Day Road Bowl Tournament & Hike
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TNHistoric Rugby reopens for 2023 with a special day of activities including a Road Bowling Tournament (sign-in Noon-12:30 Eastern at the Visitor Centre and event start 1 p.m. Eastern, with a registration link HERE ) and hike starting 10 a.m. Eastern at the Visitor Centre (no registration required), with early spring wildflowers in evidence. Tours…