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.
Events
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‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesWhat could be more fun than joining a small group for a painting class while enjoying a glass of wine? Maybe having it in beautiful Historic Rugby’s Hester Hall! Artist…
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Storytelling/music/poetry event, FREE
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThe Bloom Stage, in collaboration with Poetry in the Boro, is thrilled to announce its inaugural event at Historic Rugby's Rebecca Johnson Theatre on September 21, 2024. Titled "Diptychs, Doubletakes,…
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Harvest Retreat: Fall Wellness Weekend
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesHarvest: Fall Wellness Weekend Retreat: Embrace Creativity & Movement in Rugby, Tennessee. Join Kara Kemp and Mark Lamb for a transformative, highly customized 3-day retreat from September 27-29, 2024, in…
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Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesEnjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on slightly traveled Rugby Parkway. Teams form as the game starts, depending on who…
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Founder’s Day
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesOn Founder's Day we honor Rugby, TN, founder Thomas Hughes (1822-1897) but also award someone else from recent history instrumental in propelling Historic Rugby and Hughes' now-renowned village into the…
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Third Saturday Hike with Jack & Jalen
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesJoin the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. October is a great time to hike with leaf colors starting…
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Ghostly Gathering, SOLD OUT
(Both nights have now SOLD OUT, so we'll see you lucky folks with reservations soon!) Witness the spirits of Halloween and history at Historic Rugby's "Ghosty Gathering" all around the 1880 village. A tour of spooky buildings with unique stories, a chili supper, and all followed by ghost stories under the big tent. This event…
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Thanksgiving Marketplace
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 28 & 29, from 10-5 Eastern. The Rugby Commissary, the Visitor Centre & the Gallery at Historic Rugby will all be open with unique wares. Craft demonstrations and vendors will be present. The Rugby Printing Shop will offer free tours & demonstrations.…
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Thanksgiving Marketplace & SOLD OUT Tea
Visit Rugby’s shops to see crafts, artworks and much more. Two days, Nov. 29 & 30, from 10-5 Eastern. The Rugby Commissary, the Visitor Centre & the Gallery at Historic…
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Christmas at Rugby & Holiday Dinner
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesOn the first two Saturdays in December, the historic settlement of Rugby, Tennessee, will come alive with Christmas spirit and celebrate the holidays as if it were still 1880, the…
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Mike McGill’s Christmas Spectacular
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMike McGill returns to the Johnson Theatre stage in the Rugby Visitor Centre on December 7 and 14 at 8 pm Eastern. This is a free event that is open…
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A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States“A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol” in Historic Rugby presented by Murfreesboro Little Theatre Step back in time to the golden age of radio this holiday season! On December 21, Murfreesboro…