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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Bloom Stage: SAVOR Storytelling Show
Rebecca Johnson Theatre in Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThe Bloom Stage and Poetry in the Boro Return Multi-Genre Storytelling Show to Historic Rugby The Bloom Stage, in collaboration with Friendly City Books, is delighted to announce a special edition of its traveling, multi-genre storytelling show in Historic Rugby, TN. On Saturday, September 13, audiences are invited to gather at the Rebecca Johnson Theatre…
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Third Saturday Hike w/Jalen Prather
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. Early autumn is a great time to hike as temperatures moderate. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This hike will feature the return of Jalen Prather (pictured, at left in photo & below) as a knowledgeable leader who has…
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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 and instructor Freeman Davenport with The Gallery at Rugby will lead the group through an exploration of painting as you create your own work of…
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Cemetery Lantern Tour Sept. 20
Laurel Dale Cemetery Laurel Dale Cemetery Road, Rugby, TN, United StatesOnce a year this event shares more of Rugby's true stories about real people of the past than any other. Hear in their own words from letters, diaries & other accounts what brought 10 settlers to Rugby and what their ultimate fate was. Some met tragic ends. Others had long, interesting lives. All are buried…
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Wellness Weekend: Harvest
Set in the serene, Victorian village of Historic Rugby, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, these immersive weekends offer a peaceful immersive retreat. Enjoy a balance of communal time and private spaces, with mornings dedicated to creative activities, afternoons for exploration and reflection, and evenings focused…
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Rugby Roundabout Cycling Event
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesThe Third Annual Rugby Roundabout bicycle event is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th. Pedal Up in Historic Rugby for a Roundabout through the back roads of Morgan County. The route is designed for family friendly short rides or longer for those who prefer long distance challenges. The 70-miler has multiple rest stops and full SAG…
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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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
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Founder’s Day & Michaelmas Tea
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 present and future. There will be artists and crafters on site at the Visitor Centre, food trucks on site, and other features, including performances at…
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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 is there. All ages! Takes about one hour on the route used. Play or just watch as the game proceeds west, then east. We yell…
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Ghostly Gathering: SOLD OUT
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 on two successive Saturdays invariably sells out, so get tickets as soon as possible. Family…
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Ghostly Gathering: SOLD OUT
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 on two successive Saturdays invariably sells out, so get tickets as soon as possible. Family…
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Historic Rugby Gala
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesDon't miss this annual festive fund-raiser for Historic Rugby. Included are a banquet meal, cocktails, a silent auction plus a live auction that is always a hit. A fancy quilt is usually the most-prized item, as it was again last year. This event always sells out early so get tickets as soon as they become…