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.
Tea with Mrs. Claus, SOLD OUT
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesTea 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…
Irish Road Bowling
Join in this fun game of Irish Road Bowling or just watch as players divide up into teams and roll and iron ball down Rugby Parkway (now safer with little traffic). The team with the fewest throws from start to finish wins! Their photo is taken with our trophy…
Roaring New Year’s Eve SOLD OUT
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesSorry, 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…
Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction
Hester Hall 121 Cumberland Avenue South, Rugby, TN, United StatesEnjoy 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…
Tom Howell Memorial Spirea Pull
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…
Fashion Show & Afternoon Tea
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesLast 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…
3rd Saturday Hike w/Lisa Huff
Historic Rugby 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 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. This hike in the Rugby State Natural Area will be led by Lisa Huff & feature any spring wildflowers that may be found…
Author William Paul Young Speaks
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesMark 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 & Queen’s Tea*
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesBritish 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 the family for a celebration in this British-founded 1880 village! See a schedule & site map of the event below. On Saturday May 13 ONLY…
British Festival
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesBritish 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…
Third Saturday Hike CANCELLED
Historic Rugby 1331 Rugby Parkway, Rugby, TN, United StatesDue 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 Trail (or parts of those) on their own as weather permits this weekend. Join the Friends of Rugby State Natural Area for a free guided…
‘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…