Events, Hiking, Performances, Teas & Talks on the scenic Cumberland Plateau

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.

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British Festival & Queen’s Tea*

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

British Festival has become an annual May event for Historic Rugby. Look for vendors, a new food source, tours of the historic buildings and more. The festival continues Sunday. Bring…

British Festival

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

British Festival has become an annual May event for Historic Rugby. Look for vendors, a new food provider, tours of the historic buildings and more. Bring the family for a…

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Third Saturday Hike CANCELLED

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

Due to predicted rain for this Saturday hike, it has been cancelled. However, with mountain laurel in bloom, folks may elect to explore the White Oak Trail or Cox Branch…

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‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class

Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States

What 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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‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class

Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States

What 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…

Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Pkwy. (July 29 cancelled)

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

(The bowl for July 29 has been cancelled on account of high temperature.) Enjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on…

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‘Paint & Sip’ Art Class

Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United States

What 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…

NO Irish Road Bowling today: STORMY

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

Today's 6 p.m. bowl has been CANCELLED on account of stormy weather moving through. Mark your calendar for the next one Sept. 10 (another Sunday) at 6 p.m. EDT. Enjoy…

Grill Rugby, Sat. & Sun. sold out

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

2023 marks the fourth annual “Grill Rugby:  Cooking Demonstration and Dinner on the Lawn.” This evening of food and festivities on the lawn at picturesque Uffington House in Rugby is…

Rugby Cornet Band FREE concert

Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

Rugby's Cornet Band from the 1880s has revived and will perform FREE for you! This special concert features performers from Rugby, Allardt, Jamestown & Crossville who have been practicing for…

Third Saturday Hike: Holly Taylor

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided hike each month on the third Saturday. Holly Taylor, assistant state naturalist with Tennessee state parks, will lead…

Trail Maintenance: Natl. Public Lands Day

Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United States

Join Rugby State Natural Area volunteers in helping with vegetation maintenance and removal of invasive plants along one of Rugby's paved walkway sections between Uffington House and the road to…