Cannonsburgh Village
Originally known as Cannonsburgh, the restored Southern community has a gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, log home, church, general store and a functional blacksmith's shop that serve as reminders of life in pioneer times. Cannonsburgh is located in the heart of Murfreesboro, Tennessee . Visit Cannonsburgh Village, where you may see the World's Largest Cedar Bucket. Cannonsburgh Village, located not far from the battlefield, is set up to depict early Tennessee life beginning in the 1830s. It is outfitted with a gristmill, one-room schoolhouse, town hall, log home, church, doctor's office, museum, general store, caboose, and a working blacksmith's shop to reflect the pioneer era. There's also a bucket made of cedar wood on exhibit, which is the largest in the world.
Approximately 100 years of early Tennessee life can be experienced in Historic Cannonsburgh Village, which is located between the years of 1830 and 1930. An old gristmill, a schoolhouse, a telephone operator's house, a museum, a caboose, the Wedding Chapel, an office for a doctor and a basic store are all located within the town limits. There is also a blacksmith's shop and a well, among other landmarks associated with pioneering. The self-guided tours are completely free. Products available for purchase at the Visitor Center include postcards, t-shirts, snacks, beverages, and mementos from your visit.
Please call ahead before planning your visit because the village may be closed for a private rental at the time of your visit. Guided school tours of Cannonsburgh Village are offered by appointment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, at the Cannonsburgh Village Visitor Center. There is a $3 per pupil admission fee; instructors are admitted free of charge if they pay for a paid school tour. It takes roughly 90 minutes for the tours to complete, with additional time required for bigger parties. In the event of bad weather, there will be no tours.
The Cannonsburgh Wedding Chapel, gazebo, pavilion, Leeman House, and Lions Club building are all available for hire year-round, and the grounds of Cannonsburgh Village can be rented for company picnics or other themed events. For more information, visit www.cannonsburgh.com.
Individuals and groups of all ages can participate in a number of events and activities at Cannonsburgh Village, including: Informational workshops, crafts, gardening, history, and preservation are just a few of the activities on offer. Send us an email if you have any queries or would like more information on group tours or to make reservations for events. Check out the events calendar for a complete list of upcoming programs.
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Approximately 100 years of early Tennessee life can be experienced in Historic Cannonsburgh Village, which is located between the years of 1830 and 1930. An old gristmill, a schoolhouse, a telephone operator's house, a museum, a caboose, the Wedding Chapel, an office for a doctor and a basic store are all located within the town limits. There is also a blacksmith's shop and a well, among other landmarks associated with pioneering. The self-guided tours are completely free. Products available for purchase at the Visitor Center include postcards, t-shirts, snacks, beverages, and mementos from your visit.
Please call ahead before planning your visit because the village may be closed for a private rental at the time of your visit. Guided school tours of Cannonsburgh Village are offered by appointment from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, at the Cannonsburgh Village Visitor Center. There is a $3 per pupil admission fee; instructors are admitted free of charge if they pay for a paid school tour. It takes roughly 90 minutes for the tours to complete, with additional time required for bigger parties. In the event of bad weather, there will be no tours.
The Cannonsburgh Wedding Chapel, gazebo, pavilion, Leeman House, and Lions Club building are all available for hire year-round, and the grounds of Cannonsburgh Village can be rented for company picnics or other themed events. For more information, visit www.cannonsburgh.com.
Individuals and groups of all ages can participate in a number of events and activities at Cannonsburgh Village, including: Informational workshops, crafts, gardening, history, and preservation are just a few of the activities on offer. Send us an email if you have any queries or would like more information on group tours or to make reservations for events. Check out the events calendar for a complete list of upcoming programs.
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