CLARKSVILLE, TN – Historic Collinsville in rural Montgomery County has announced its special Second Saturday event for the month of May. Planting Day will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Planting Day offers a chance for visitors to exercise their green thumb and share their passion for gardening as flowers, herbs and vegetables are planted throughout the site. Plants will be provided. Guests are invited to bring their own gloves and small gardening tools, including trowels for digging or hand cultivators for breaking up the soil. Plant and soil donations are welcome.

Montgomery County’s Master Gardeners will also be on-hand to help. In addition to planting, there will be plant-themed activities along with 19th century music, docents on-site, food for purchase, and more. All activities are included with special event admission.

More information is available at www.historiccollinsville.com.

Second Saturdays

New in 2024, visitors can enjoy special activities on Second Saturdays at Historic Collinsville every month throughout the season. Each event features a unique theme, from gardening and quilting to history and art.

Tentative schedule (subject to change):

  • May 11: Planting Day
  • June 8: Montgomery County Heritage Day
  • July 13: Family Field Day and Picnic
  • Aug. 10: Quilt Show and Tell
  • Sept. 14: Storytelling by Day and by Night
  • Oct. 12: Create at Collinsville
  • Nov. 9: Let’s Talk Turkey
  • Dec. 14: An 1860s Christmas

Historic Collinsville’s season runs now through Nov. 9. The site is open Thursday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Last admission at 3 p.m. Closed on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Regular admission is $12 for ages 13 and up; $6 for ages 3-12 and free to children under age 3. Military receive a $1 discount with a valid ID. Special event admission varies. The property is open other days and times for groups of six or more guided tours, camps, rentals, weddings, or special events.

More information about Historic Collinsville is available at www.historiccollinsville.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/historiccollinsville.