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.
Cemetery Lantern Tour: 1 ticket left
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…
Third Saturday Hike
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. Winter into spring are great times to go hiking…no bugs! NO…
‘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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Rugby Roundabout Cycling Event
Historic Rugby Visitor Centre 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesPOSTPONED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th DUE TO WEATHER: The 2nd Annual Rugby Roundabout bicycle event will Pedal Up in Historic Rugby for a route through the back country roads of…
Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesSunday Oct. 13 is the LAST BOWL FOR 2024, so don't miss it! Enjoy a FREE outdoor participant/spectator game of Irish Road Bowling right in the middle of Rugby on…
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…
Ghostly Gathering, SOLD OUT
(Both days have now SOLD OUT, so we'll look for you lucky folks with reservations soon!) Witness the spirits of Halloween and history at Historic Rugby's "Ghosty Gathering" all around…
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…