Historic Collinsville shows visitors what blacksmithing was like in 1800s

Historic Collinsville opened for the season on Saturday, June 5, with blacksmithing demonstrations. 

By June 6, 2021 10:31 am
Clarksville Now

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Historic Collinsville opened for the season on Saturday, June 5, with blacksmithing demonstrations.

The 40-acre, open-air property showcases pioneer life from 1840-1900 with 16 authentically furnished buildings.

Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)
Historic Collinsville opened for the 2021 season on June 5, 2021. (Jariel Jimenez)

During the regular season, June 5-Oct. 30, Historic Collinsville is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. Regular admission is $8 for ages 6 and up. Military receive a 10% discount with a valid ID, with special event admission varying. The property is open other days and times for groups of six or more guided tours, rentals, weddings or special events.

Advanced tickets for all events this season may be purchased at www.historiccollinsville.com/events.

For more information about Historic Collinsville, please visit www.historiccollinsville.com, follow them on Facebook or contact Linda Ebel by phone or email at 931-245-4344 or linda@visitclarksvilletn.com

Chris Smith

Chris Smith is editor-in-chief of Clarksville Now. He has been a trusted professional journalist for over 30 years, with the last 25 years here in Clarksville, TN. You can reach him by email at csmith@clarksvillenow.com or call 931-648-7720.