Historic House Museums of Knoxville

Name: Historic House Museums of Knoxville
Address: Knoxville, TN, 37915, US
Telephone: +18655237543
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It’s a wild and often surprising tale marvelously told by the city’s most historic homes. Each is a chapter of history unto itself.

The Historic House Museums of Knoxville (formerly Historic Homes of Knoxville) is a local partnership between seven historic Knoxville house museums that offer guided tours throughout the year. From a rough frontier settlement to a grand state capital to the attractive city you see today, the history of Knoxville is a vivid tale of the trials and triumphs of a growing town and a growing nation. Fr

om log cabins to frame houses to stately stone mansions, these seven Knoxville landmarks invite you into the past to experience the times and events that shaped them and the families who occupied them. And yet, together, they exemplify and celebrate the continuing pioneering spirit that created Knoxville and our great nation.

05/30/2024

June 1st marks the 228th anniversary of Tennessee’s admission as the 16th state in the Union!

Join Mabry-Hazen House for FREE self-guided tours this Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10am-3pm! Living historians will be inside the house to share stories of the home & inhabitants. Outside on Mabry’s Hill, living historians will be on site to share the history of the site & what was it like to be a Civil War soldier.

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04/05/2024

Check it out Mabry-Hazen House !

10/20/2023

Be sure to check out the final Movies at the Museum: The Witch at Marble Springs State Historic Site tomorrow October 21st!

What is it that lives in the woods at Marble Springs? Clickety-Clackety! See if you can brave the darkness during our Movies at the Museum: The Witch tomorrow, October 21st.

Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE

See our event page for more details.

10/03/2023

👻 Séance seat tickets are on sale to the general public! These seatings are limited capacity and sell out quickly, so we suggest securing your desired date and time right away.

Find more information on seatings and séances on our website at https://www.mabryhazen.com/seance

From 6:30pm-10:30pm on October 26-28 and 6:30pm-8:50pm on October 29, 2023, Mabry-Hazen House will host A Victorian Séance Experience inside the front parlors of the 1858 historic house.

Under the guidance of a Victorian medium, the séances will reenact a 19th century Spiritualist seance filled with “mysterious and startling wonders.” Joining their Victorian host, sitters will judge historic “demonstrations” of spiritual communication.

Relying on primary sources from the 19th century, these sessions recreate a Victorian séance and give you an immersive experience. Whether true manifestations of spirits or clever parlor tricks, sitters at the séances will experience this eerie, yet ubiquitous aspect of 19th century American life firsthand.

These sessions use the traditional tools of the Victorian séance to educate about the history of Spiritualism. These séances are for educational and entertainment purposes. This is not a demonstration of mediumship or a way to contact the deceased. It is not recommended for the recently bereaved.

09/07/2023

You can find out more in our events section😍

Come and see some movies at Mabry-Hazen House, Ramsey House, Blount Mansion, and Marble Springs State Historic Site!

Mabry-Hazen, Blount Mansion, Ramsey House and Marble Springs collaborate on outdoor screenings Sept. 9 through Oct. 21.

08/24/2023

07/19/2023

We're so excited to bring back the Ancient Sounds Music Festival for it's EIGHTH year!! We'll be welcoming some NEW bands, as well as familiar favorites! 🎉

Join us Friday, September 1st for Dinner in the Fork, an extraordinary evening of delicious foods and toe-tapping tunes! 2 Coaches Catering and a drink complimentary of Sugarlands Distilling Company or Schulz Bräu Brewing Company will accompany the music of The Sternwheelers and The New Johns Creek Grass! 🎶🪕

Return to the Historic Ramsey House on Saturday, September 2nd for day 2 of the festival, Gathering on the Grounds! Rain or shine, bring a blanket or chair to enjoy food trucks, local brews, and incredible regional talent! Gates open at 11:30 and the lineup is as follows:
12 pm: Tennessee Travelers
1 pm: WestWend
2 pm: Wild Blue Yonder
3 pm: Nicholas Edward Williams
4 pm: Four Leaf Peat

Visit our website to purchase your tickets today, so you don’t miss this harmonious weekend celebrating Celtic and Appalachian musical traditions!

06/02/2023

We're excited to celebrate Statehood Day with you, and all of the participating historic house museums, tomorrow! Make sure to check out Patrick Hollis, Executive Director of Mabry-Hazen House discussing the local roots of Tennessee statehood as well as what you can expect during tomorrow's festivities!

Special thanks to WBIR Channel 10 for covering this event!

Tennessee is 227 years old and to celebrate, some Knoxville museums will give history tours for free this weekend.

05/03/2023

Did a fun pop-up show this afternoon at Blount Mansion during their Bluegrass, Barbecue, Bourbon, and Beer Event.

📸 Todd-and Laura Masoner

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Knoxville, TN
37915

Telephone

+18655237543

Website

http://www.hhknoxville.org/

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From a rough frontier settlement to a grand state capital to the attractive city you see today, the history of Knoxville is a vivid tale of the trials and triumphs of a growing town and a growing nation. It’s a wild and often surprising tale marvelously told by the city’s most historic homes. From log cabins to frame houses to stately stone mansions, these seven Knoxville landmarks invite you into the past to experience the times and events that shaped them and the families who occupied them. Each is a chapter of history unto itself. And yet, together, they exemplify and celebrate the continuing pioneering spirit that created Knoxville and our great nation.