Historic Travellers Rest
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Historic Travellers Rest will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. We will be open shortened hours on New Year's Eve. Otherwise will be open regular hours Tuesdays through Saturdays through the end of 2020. We hope to see you this holiday season! #historictravellersrest #holidays2020 #historichousemuseum #shoplocal #staycation

If you a looking for a holiday craft with a history lesson, look no further. Historical Interpreter Benita Sims shows you how to make gift cones and explains how the tradition came to be in our latest History at-Home video. #historictravellersrest #historyathome #holidaytraditions

Join us at 4 p.m. for our first virtual Holiday Concert. Register now at bit.ly/TRvirtual3 to enjoy holiday music from the ladies parlor of Historic Travellers Rest!

Join us THIS SUNDAY for a lovely holiday concert from the Ladies Parlor of Historic Travellers Rest! Classical pieces, holiday tunes, and more are in store for your enjoyment. Register at bit.ly/TRvirtual3 and your donation amount supports future programs at Travellers Rest.

Get your tickets for THIS SATURDAY! Enjoy a perfect fall weekend at Historic Travellers Rest with activities for kids and adults alike! Scavenger Hunt, Toys and Games and more! Visit www.historictravellersrest.org/product/living-history/ to purchase your preferred time slot. #historictravellersrest #handsonhistory #fallintennessee

History can be preserved in many different ways. Mary Maxwell chose to capture a small portion of American Civil War history in her autograph book. Check out Historical Interpreter Ben Crim’s blog post on this unique item from the Travellers Rest collection. https://historictravellersrest.org/mary-maxwells-autograph/ #historictravellersrest #historichousemuseum

We have some peak 2021 dates still available! If a holiday engagement is on the horizon, know that weddings at Travellers Rest come with many sought-after amenities including: 11-hour event rental time On-site parking with two parking attendants... Tables and chairs for use in the barn for up to (150) people One hour for photography prior to your big day Large catering kitchen in the barn Guest restroom facilities located in the event barn Climate-controlled barn with high ceilings and beautiful wooden beams Tennessee limestone fireplace in the barn Herb Garden access Assistance with your layout and timeline along with vendor communication during the final weeks of planning Contact Mary Jo at Mary Jo at 615-832-8197 x10 to schedule your tour! #historictravellersrest #weddingvenue #nashvillewedding

We are loving this fall weather to go with the gorgeous colors on property this week! Come visit us and enjoy this hidden gem, minutes from downtown Nashville! The gingkos should achieve peak color later this week! #historictravellersrest

THIS SUNDAY join us for our virtual holiday concert from Historic Travellers Rest, get your tickets at bit.ly/TRvirtual3. We also want to show off all the goodies from our B & B Beverage Management box. It's the perfect weather for one of the beverages from the Winter Warmer Box (see the yummy apple cider toddy)! See link to order your beverage box in the comments.

If you are looking for a gift or treat this holiday season for yourself or someone else, consider a B&B cocktail kit. They are generously donating $1 from every cocktail box ordered through the link below to Historic Travellers Rest. Perfect for that upcoming family gathering or to enjoy during our Hearth and Harvest program on November 15! Check them out today! https://store.beveragemgmt.com/discount/TravelersNOV

Join us THIS Saturday for our last Living History Day of 2020. The fall foliage on property is worth the price of admission alone!

Everywhere you turn today, there is a gorgeous fall view! During a year that has brought so much chaos, here at Historic Travellers Rest we are trying to appreciate the beauty and calm we encounter daily. Join us for a tour today and take a few extra minutes (or hours) to get lost in the beauty of the grounds.

Join us on November 15th for our next virtual program! Details can be found in our events page and you can register at http://bit.ly/virtualhearth. We suggest a $15 donation for the program, but you can choose what you pay! #historyathome #historictravellersrest #paywhatyoucan

What does Washington Irving’s 1820 short story entitled The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and a Travellers Rest coverlet have in common? The coverlet is made of a material called linsey-woolsey which is a plain woven fabric with a linen warp and a woollen weft. Irving mentions linsey-woolsey in this quote from the spooky tale when Ichabod enters the center hall of the mansion and he describes what he sees, . . . in one corner a huge bag of wool, ready to be spun; in another, a quantity of linsey-woolsey just from the loom. Image Credit: Linsey-Woolsey Coverlet, Pine Cone Bloom, c. 1830-1850, Cumberland River area, Travellers Rest Collection.

This gloomy day is making us miss the summer and outdoor weddings! Hali and Alex's intimate wedding celebration under the trees was just perfect! #historictravellersrest #microwedding #summerwedding #weddingplanning #TWESA

We had a wonderful weekend here at Historic Travellers Rest. Thank you to everyone that joined us for our in person and virtual events! We wanted to relive the weekend and share some behind the scenes from our first virtual program. Keep watching for details on our November events, which will be released later this week.

Did you ever wonder why we put out Jack-o-lanterns? Or where the tradition of trick or treating originated? Did you know John Overton once ruled over a murder trial?! Join us tomorrow to hear about these Halloween topics and more during our very first virtual program! Register today at bit.ly/TRvirtual1 and join us from the comfort of your home at 4pm Central Time tomorrow!

Reminder: We are open for regular tours (house and grounds) today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in addition to our Decorative Arts program. You can purchase tickets at the door for either.