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01/15/2012
Join us as we open a new exhibit that highlights wedding dresses through the decades on January 15, 2012 from 2:00 – 4:00pm in Maney Hall at Oaklands Historic House Museum. Exhibit is in conjunction with Language of Love and Courtship Tours that will also take place through February 15, 2012. Exhibit open house is free and open to the public with donations accepted. All donations will go toward the Oaklands Adopt-an-Artifact Program.
01/15/2012 - 02/15/2012
Oaklands Historic House Museum tours focus on courtship customs of the Victorian Era. The romantic language of flowers and fans, as well as the rules of engagement for courting, will be presented during museum tours. The program is open to the public. Regular admission rates apply. Please contact Oaklands at 615-893-0022 or email: mb@oaklandsmuseum.org with questions or to make group reservations. School groups and home school groups welcome.
01/15/2012 - 02/15/2012
Wedding dresses from many decades will be on display in Maney Hall at Oaklands Historic House Museum during this four week exhibit. These elegant and fashionable wedding dresses were worn by ladies from both Murfreesboro and around the country. This is an excellent way to walk through the past and see the changes in fashions from different areas, times and cultures. Exhibit is in conjunction with Language of Love and Courtship Tours that will also take place through February 15, 2012. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public. Museum tours are available at regular rates.
01/15/2012 - 02/15/2012
Oaklands Historic House Museum tours focus on courtship customs of the Victorian Era. The romantic language of flowers and fans, as well as the rules of engagement for courting, will be presented during museum tours. The program is open to the public. Regular admission rates apply. Please contact Oaklands at 615-893-0022 or email: mb@oaklandsmuseum.org with questions or to make group reservations. School groups and home school groups welcome.
01/15/2012 - 02/15/2012
Wedding dresses from many decades will be on display in Maney Hall at Oaklands Historic House Museum during this four week exhibit. These elegant and fashionable wedding dresses were worn by ladies from both Murfreesboro and around the country. This is an excellent way to walk through the past and see the changes in fashions from different areas, times and cultures. Exhibit is in conjunction with Language of Love and Courtship Tours that will also take place through February 15, 2012. Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public. Museum tours are available at regular rates.
February 7, 2012
Join us on February 7th or 11th, 2012, at 2:00pm for tea in Maney Hall at Oaklands Historic House Museum. Sip tea and enjoy light refreshments among the beautiful wedding dresses that will be on display during the “Wedding Dresses through the Decades Exhibit.” Ticket price is $15 per person and includes admission to exhibit. Reservations are required.
03/01/2012 - 03/31/2012
In honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro, Oaklands will recognize the role the military played in the history of the museum by placing artifacts on display in the Visitors Center. Viewing is free and open to the public during regular business hours.
04/01/2012
Hop into Spring! The event offers youngsters a sweet opportunity to hunt for eggs filled with prizes and candy. The hunt will be at 2p.m. and is geared for children ages 2 to 10. Children should bring their own baskets in which to collect eggs. Admission is $1.00 per child for the egg hunt. After the egg hunt, stay for games on the lawn, coloring, story time and a tour of the mansion at 3:00pm. Event parking will be in the lot on Roberts Street with check-in at the pavilion. Parents, feel free to bring a camera to capture your child’s adventure.
05/17 & 05/18 / 2012
Teachers and parents can plan a day of hands-on-activities, demonstrations, crafts, and games. From 9:00am – 12:00pm children can experience chores from the 1860’s when they wash clothes on a washboard, make candles, churn butter, and beat the rugs. Bring your own blankets and sack lunches and enjoy an old fashioned picnic under the shade trees. Lunches may take place after 12noon, and stations will close at this time. Parking and check-in will be at the pavilion on Roberts Street. For more information and reservations, please contact Mary Beth Nevills at Oaklands 893-0022 or email mb@oaklandsmuseum.org.
05/19/2012
Oaklands Historic House Museum will be open free of charge to the public. Come and enjoy a tour with ladies dressed in their Victorian attire and soldiers in uniform. The entire family will enjoy demonstrations, crafts, & games. Tours available from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro, a special architectural tour of the exterior of Oaklands Mansion will be given at 11:00am and 2:00pm.
06/18/2012 - 06/22/2012
Children ages 6 through 12 will have a chance to step back into the past while being introduced to period games, chores, crafts, and cooking. The camp will be from 9:00 am - 12 noon and there are limited spaces available. Reservations are required and are currently being accepted. Contact: Mary Beth Nevills at Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022 or mb@oaklandsmuseum.org
06/25/2012 - 06/29/2012
Antebellum Academy presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum
This week long camp is available for girls ages 13 and up. The girls will study etiquette, dance, penmanship, music, needlework, and art. Space is limited and reservations are required. Contact: Mary Beth Nevills at Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022 or mb@oaklandsmuseum.org
07/14/2012
Oaklands Historic House Museum and the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp #33 will present a living history of the surrender of the Forrest Raid at Oaklands at 1:00pm. This event is Free and open to the public.
07/21 & 07/22/ 2012
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Encampments and living history programs will take place on the grounds of Oaklands Mansion and at the Stones River National Battlefield highlighting Confederate cavalry demonstrations, Union infantry programs and civilian perspectives.
08/09/2012
This presentation highlights the story of the Maney family’s move to Murfreesboro and the early years of Oaklands Mansion. In honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro, guest speakers will discuss stories of the Maney family, as well as others who settled and soon called Murfreesboro home.
Sep 2012 - Date To Be Announced
The wine tasting and dinner alfresco will start at 5:30pm and will feature various food stations paired with the perfect wine. For more information and reservations, please call 615-893-0022 or email jwm@oaklandsmuseum.org.
09/21/2012
Teachers and parents can plan a day of hands-on-activities, demonstrations, crafts, and games. From 9:00am – 12:00pm, children can come and experience chores from the 1860’s when they wash clothes on a washboard, make candles, churn butter, and beat the rugs. Bring your own blankets and sack lunches and enjoy an old fashioned picnic under the colorful fall trees. Lunches may take place after 12noon, and stations will close at this time. Parking and check-in will be at the pavilion on Roberts Street. For more information and reservations, please call 893-0022 or email mb@oaklandsmuseum.org.
10/19/2012 - 10/31/2012
Held at Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro. Victorian mourning customs will be explored when the mansion is placed in mourning. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022.
10/19 & 10/20/2012
A walking tour of tombstones and legends with characters in costume begins at 6:00pm. Admission to Headstones, Hearses, and Heartache: 200 Years of Mourning exhibit at Oaklands is included. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022
11/02/2012
Spend your fall field day on the grounds of the elegant Oaklands Mansion. Under the beautiful leaves of fall, teachers and families can guide children through activities, games, and pastimes of autumn. “Autumn in the Oaks” will take place November 2, 2012 from 9:00-12noon. Admission is $5 per person. Explore the science, nature, history and art of fall through this self-guided experience to enhance your classroom curriculum and share our local history with students. You are invited to bring sack lunches and have an old fashioned picnic under the colorful fall trees. Bring your own blankets. Lunches may take place after 12noon, and stations will close at this time. Parking and check-in will be at the pavilion on Roberts Street.
Nov 2012 - Date To Be Announced
The Oaklands Annual Membership Luncheon will take place in Maney Hall at 11:30am. Featured speaker to be announced. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 615-893-0022.
12/01/2012
Usher in the holiday season with an enchanting tour of historic homes. The annual Oaklands Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes will be from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The tour, sponsored by Oaklands Association, will feature beautiful and historic private homes and the graceful Oaklands Historic House Museum. Set in the historic district of Murfreesboro, stops along the delightful tour will be festively adorned historical homes and churches, dressed in holly and evergreens. Additionally, living history demonstrations will be presented on the lawn of the mansion. Admission is charged. Contact: Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022
12/03/2012 - 12/21/2012
Experience Victorian holiday customs through decorations and tales from the past as you tour the elegant Oaklands Mansion. Program includes a video presentation, special tour of this gracious mansion and creating historic ornaments to be taken home. This program is available to home school groups and school groups. Reservations Required. Contact: Education Director at Oaklands Historic House Museum, (615) 893-0022.
12/06/2012
Home School students are invited to visit Oaklands mansion for the holidays. On December 6, 2011 at 10am, as we offer the Home School Holiday Tour. Children will make a period craft or ornament to take home. After making their craft, guests are invited to tour the elegant Oaklands Mansion where children will learn about Victorian holiday customs such as the cobweb room and Saint Nicholas. Admission is $5.00 per person for both children and adults. Reservations are required and space is limited.
12/07/2012
Annual Christmas party and silent auction to benefit Oaklands Historic House Museum. Reservations can be made by calling 893-0022.
12/08/2012
Come enjoy cider and bargains during you holiday shopping. Pick-up “no batteries required” stocking stuffers, vintage toys and hand-made items from local artisans. Enjoy hot cider and cookies while you shop. Museum shop is open 10am -4pm at 901 N. Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. |
