CLARKSVILLE, TN – Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement in rural Montgomery County has announced a special event in celebration of Montgomery County Heritage Day:
Montgomery County Heritage Day, Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the family to see 19th century demonstrations of historic skills and crafts along with reenactors portraying Montgomery County citizens of the 1800s. Special event admission: $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 6-12, and ages 0-5 are free.
Just minutes from Clarksville, Historic Collinsville gives guests the opportunity for a self-paced, self-guided stroll through a re-creation of the past with an audio tour. The 40-acre, open-air property showcases pioneer life from 1840-1900 with 16 authentically furnished buildings. See the earliest “first home” to the expansive Dogtrot House, a tobacco barn, smokehouse, church/schoolhouse, wildlife center, loom house, cobbler’s shop, teacher’s home and more. Picnic tables are placed throughout the property and a covered pavilion with tables and restrooms is also on site. A visitor center greets guests and offers period souvenirs.
Historic Collinsville will host additional special events throughout the 2023 season, including Create at Collinsville (art event), Sept. 22-23.