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Walton Road Scenic Byway Meeting
On January 26, community leaders from Roane, Cumberland, Putnam, and Smith counties came together to jump start the planning process for the Walton Road Scenic Byway that brings new hopes of increasing regional tourism in the Cumberland Plateau region. The meeting included a presentation by the planning consultants on similar projects and a preliminary survey of ideas on key interpretive themes that the Walton Road will promote.Read more
Romance your Valentine with dinner at Falcon Rest Mansion
Saturday, February 11
Seatings from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Alley Ford Cumberland Trail-day
A day of trail work and hiking will take place on the 2.5-mile section of the Cumberland Trail between Nemo Picnic Area and Alley Ford at the Obed Wild and Scenic River adopted by TCWP in 1998. Participants should wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring work gloves, loppers, small bow saws or folding saws, shovels and grubbing tools, as well as a lunch and plenty of water. Some tools will be available at the event. Read more
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Christmas At Historic Rugby
Saturday, Dec. 8th (Time to be announced)
Visit beautifully decorated historic buildings, enjoy music and actors portraying early Rugby colonists...join in carol singing with hot wassail.....shop at the Shoppes of Rugby or enjoy a four course meal at the Harrow Road Cafe (Reservations Required). For more information, visit www.historicrugby.org or call 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
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Thanksgiving Marketplace and Victorian Cream Tea
Friday, November 23rd
Start of finish your Christmas shopping at the Shoppes of Rugby including Rugby's Commissary, THe Spirit of Red Hill and the Shoppe at Zenith Cottage. Take a tour, watch demonstators and artisians and craft folk. You can also reserve a spot at the Newbury House Bed and Breakfast Cream Tea. Advance reservations are required for the Cream Tea. For more information, visit www.historicrugby.org or call 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
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Halloween Ghostly Gatherings
Saturday, Oct. 20th or 27th
A calling of the Spirits of Rugby's past-award winning chili dinner, lantern lit tours to historic buildings, story telling at the druid's bonfire. Advance reservations are required and reservations are limited. Call early. For more information, www.historicrugby.org or call 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
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41st Rugby Village Pilgrimage
Saturday, September 29th
The largest historic building tour in East Tennessee. Visit historic museum buildings, lodgings, and private historic and new period homes. Enjoy music, dancing and period demonstrations. For more information, visit www.historicrugby.org or call 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
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British Motorcar Show
Register and show your authentic British automobile in a beautiful Victorian setting in one of the most authentically preserved villages in America. For more information, see www.historicrugby.org. or call 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
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Historic Rugby and Appalachian Habitat Benefit Antique Car Show
Join us for a fun filled day of activities including arts and crafts and food. Advance Registration of antique cars is required for show. For more information, please contact 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
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Cumberland Plateau Gardens at Historic Rugby
Come and enjoy a day of garden activities including a design workshop, plant sale, lunch and garden tour. Enjoy an afternoon tea and see a presentation. Advance reservations are required. For more information, see www.historicrugby.org or call 888-214-3400 or 423-628-2441.
