• Stories from the Pumpkin Patch

    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    The Stories from the Pumpkin Patch will feature several storytellers from the Jonesborough International Story Tellers Guild. These storytellers will be telling tales of old folk lore, Fall time stories, and good family fables. During the daylight hours, various Fall and Halloween crafts will be available for kids. There will be various Halloween themed face paintings at $2 for children of all ages. If you dare, visitors can explore the site’s ancient and spooky cave. A hayride around the site will be provided by Johnson City Kubota. Hot apple cider will be heated to perfection and served out of the mid-nineteenth century George Haynes cabin. The Tipton-Haynes house will be open for visitors to leisurely stroll through the historic halls...

  • Stories from the Pumpkin Patch

    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    The Stories from the Pumpkin Patch will feature several storytellers from the Jonesborough International Story Tellers Guild. These storytellers will be telling tales of old folk lore, Fall time stories, and good family fables. During the daylight hours, various Fall and Halloween crafts will be available for kids. There will be various Halloween themed face paintings at $2 for children of all ages. If you dare, visitors can explore the site’s ancient and spooky cave. A hayride around the site will be provided by Johnson City Kubota. Hot apple cider will be heated to perfection and served out of the mid-nineteenth century George Haynes cabin. The Tipton-Haynes house will be open for visitors to leisurely stroll through the historic halls...

  • “A Walk in Their Boots”

    “A Walk in Their Boots”
    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    A Walk in Their Boots is a collective of reenactors and living historians dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of America's servicemen and women throughout our nation's history. The group participates in events across the Southeast and beyond, bringing history to life through authentic military encampments, equipment, and battle recreations. This year's event will feature an impressive collection of military vehicles, including tanks, half-tracks, armored personnel carriers, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles, and more—all of which visitors will see in action. Guests can experience realistic battle reenactments representing the Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Vietnam War, along with weapons-firing demonstrations and extensive military displays from each era. Exhibits will also showcase the uniforms, equipment, and history of opposing forces,...

  • “A Walk in Their Boots”

    “A Walk in Their Boots”
    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    A Walk in Their Boots is a collective of reenactors and living historians dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of America's servicemen and women throughout our nation's history. The group participates in events across the Southeast and beyond, bringing history to life through authentic military encampments, equipment, and battle recreations. This year's event will feature an impressive collection of military vehicles, including tanks, half-tracks, armored personnel carriers, trucks, jeeps, motorcycles, and more—all of which visitors will see in action. Guests can experience realistic battle reenactments representing the Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Vietnam War, along with weapons-firing demonstrations and extensive military displays from each era. Exhibits will also showcase the uniforms, equipment, and history of opposing forces,...

  • Visions of Christmas

    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    You are invited to be our guest as the site begins the celebration of the holiday season. Experience what it was like for the various families that lived at Tipton-Haynes during the Eighteenth through Twentieth Centuries. Come see the glow of oil lamps and the smell of holiday greenery that will adorn the historic house. Reenactors and volunteers will be in period clothing to recreate the atmosphere of the excitement leading up to Christmas and teach about the different traditions of the holiday season. Enjoy family fun as holiday snacks and drinks will be prepared over the open hearth in the cabin. Please contact the site at 423-926-3631 to make a reservation for the Christmas candlelight tour or for more...

  • Visions of Christmas – Dinner & Tour

    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    You are invited to be our guest as the site begins the celebration of the holiday season with this exclusive dinner and tour. Enjoy a formal catered dinner before experiencing what it was like for the various families that lived at Tipton-Haynes during the Eighteenth through Twentieth Centuries. See the glow of oil lamps and the smell of holiday greenery that will adorn the historic house after dinner with a personalized tour of the Tipton-Haynes home. Reenactors and volunteers will be in period clothing to recreate the atmosphere of the excitement leading up to Christmas and teach about the different traditions of the holiday season. Enjoy family fun as holiday snacks and drinks will be prepared over the open hearth...