Upcoming Events
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Jonesborough: True and Chilling Tales Tour
Downtown Jonesborough 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesCome and learn some truly chilling history in Jonesborough this October. Have you ever wondered what happened to horse thieves in the late 1700s, or wanted to know why Andrew Jackson fought a duel in Jonesborough? What about a body discovered in a rain barrel in town? What’s the story behind that? Hear these very
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True and Chilling Tales Tours in Jonesborough
Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe True and Chilling Tales Tour, a history town tour of eerie Jonesborough tales, will take place on October 18, 20, 27, 28, 31, and November 1 at 7 p.m. through downtown Jonesborough. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through the Town of Jonesborough’s ticketing system at jonesborough.com/tickets. The tour will last an hour.
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History Happy Hour
International Storytelling Center 116 W. Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesWhat better time of year to explore the history of death and mourning than October? Join us as we welcome Roberta Pipitone for her presentation, “19th Century American Mourning Rules, Customs, and Symbolism.” Ms. Pipitone was a theatre teacher for 30 years, but she has been a collector and researcher of all things mourning for
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Reading: Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United StatesJoin us at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum on November 27th for several readings of the holiday classic, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This program is part of the town of Jonesborough’s “Whoville” holiday celebration which takes place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This program will feature a reading of the
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43rd Colors of Christmas Progressive Dinner
Downtown Jonesborough 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe Heritage Alliance will host the 43rd Colors of Christmas Progressive Dinner on Saturday, December 4 at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. Now in its 43rd year, the Progressive Dinner is a unique event that combines fine food, rich history and great entertainment. The event takes place at four different locations and guests will move to each location as the evening progresses. The event
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Living Christmas Cards
Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum 100 W. Main St., Jonesborough, TN, United StatesLooking for the perfect setting for your holiday card photo? The Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum has you covered! Stop by the museum on Saturday, December 11th, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm for the chance to take a photo for your holiday card! The restored parlor room will be decorated in the
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Heritage Alliance Trivia Night
Jonesborough Visitor Center TN, United StatesThe Heritage Alliance is ho-ho-hosting its riotously fun trivia night in December with questions to test your knowledge of all things festive and historical! Join us at the Jonesborough Visitors Center on Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 pm for holiday-themed and history-based trivia questions, friendly competition, and a ton of fun! Not a “history buff?”
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Jonesborough: Historic Church Tours
Downtown Jonesborough 116 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe Heritage Alliance is excited to offer a new walking tour on Saturday, December 18th. As a part of Jonesborough’s Christmas Church Stroll, the Alliance will be offering Historic Church Tours at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. These tours will lead guests down Main Street and will include the history of Jonesborough’s churches, interesting tidbits,
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Chucky Depot Museum: Santa Claus Visit
Chuckey Depot Museum Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe Chuckey Depot Museum will host Santa Claus The Chuckey Depot Museum will host Santa Claus on Saturday, December 18 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Santa will be stopping by the historic caboose located outside the museum. Visitors will have a chance to meet Santa and take their picture with him. Special train ornaments will be available for a $1 donation to the museum. All
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Chuckey Depot Museum: Railroad Pop Culture Exhibit
Chuckey Depot Museum Jonesborough, TN, United StatesThe Chuckey Depot Museum in Jonesborough will host a reception for its newest exhibit “Good Morning, America, How Are Ya?: Railroad Americana, A Pop Culture Phenomenon” on Saturday, March 5 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The railroad has been a part of American history, culture and society since the mid-1800s. It has worked its way into books, music, toys, clothes, movies and art. The
