CLARKSVILLE, TN – A visit to Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement can now include a guided tour. At no additional cost, visitors can register for a guided tour each Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Tours begin at 1 p.m. and require reservations. Daily groups are limited to eight individuals. Tours will not be available on special event days.
Self-guided audio tours with illustrated maps and QR codes are still available, giving visitors the freedom to wander the property at their own pace.
“Guided tours give visitors the option of a more structured experience, hearing first-hand about each structure and its furnishings with the ability to interactive directly with a guide,” said Theresa Harrington, executive director of Visit Clarksville who manages the site for Montgomery County Government.
Reserve a tour spot at historiccollinsville.com/event/guided-tours/.
On June 25, Historic Collinsville’s Living History Day will showcase historic skills. Between 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., visitors see a variety of skill demonstrations that combine both the art and techniques required for life during the period. On display will be blacksmithing, woodworking, spinning, candle dipping, making watercolor paints, and milling of grain. Visitors can also enjoy live 19th-century music throughout the day provided by The Traveling Caudell’s, who specialize in 18th and 19th century period music.
Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement is open Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Sundays 1- =4 p.m. through October, except for holidays. Regular admission is $8 for ages 13 and up; $4 for ages 6-12 and free to children under age 6. Military receive a 10% discount with a valid ID. Butter making is $1 per person. Special event admission varies. The property is open other days and times for groups of six or more guided tours, rentals, weddings, or special events.