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

Tea 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…

Sorry, 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…

Enjoy 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…

To celebrate State Natural Areas Week and honor the late Tom Howell‘s dedication to Rugby State Natural Area stewardship, please pitch in for an hour of so to remove invasive Japanese spirea & other invasive plants continually crowding RSNA trails. Wear sturdy footwear for working off trail and bring garden gloves plus a small hand hoe, if you…

Last year's Victorian Fashion Show (a first) proved so popular we're doing it again! Registration details ($40 per person) are available HERE. The show in the Rebecca Johnson Theatre inside Historic Rugby's Visitor Centre at 1 p.m. Eastern will be followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea at 2:30 p.m. Eastern in nearby Hester Hall.  Don't…

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. This hike in the Rugby State Natural Area will be led by Lisa Huff & feature any spring wildflowers that may be found…

Mark your calendar now for April 15 as our friend William Paul Young, author of worldwide bestseller THE SHACK speaks in Rugby, Tennessee AGAIN! Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE and a link for purchase with more information is HERE. Hope to see you in Rugby! Two different sessions will be held at the Rugby Visitor Centre…

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 celebration in this British-founded 1880 village! See the schedule and an event site map below. We will have walk-up and join Cricket Games! We are…