Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

Address
2620 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601 United States Get Directions
Phone 423-926-3631
Website http://www.tipton-haynes.org/

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  • Torch Lighting Ceremony and Outdoor Concert

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

    Kick Off Celtic Festival Weekend with a FREE Friday Night Celebration! The festivities begin Friday night at 6 PM, and everyone is invited—absolutely FREE!Join us as we gather to celebrate the opening of the Appalachian Highland Celts Celtic Festival with an evening filled with tradition, music, and community. Heed the Call!The Calling of the Clans Hear the clans called to assemble as we officially welcome the beginning of the festival. Feel free to wear your tartan and represent your own clan during the Calling of the Clans. Torch Lighting CeremonyAs dusk settles, witness the ceremonial lighting of the festival torches, symbolizing the spirit, heritage, and unity of the Celtic nations! Featuring Nathan James on bagpipes. FREE Outdoor Celtic Ceilidh Concert...

  • Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026

    Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026
    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Three days of living Highland heritage on the grounds of Tipton-Haynes. September 4, 5, and 6, 2026. Friday, September 4: 6:30 PM until lateSaturday, September 5: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Highland Games start at 8:00am)Sunday, September 6: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Kirkin Service will start at 10am) The Appalachian Highland Celts welcome you back to the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival 2026! A weekend of music, athletics, craft, worship, and clan gathering on one of the most storied pieces of land in our region.  Tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026Day passes $10. Weekend passes $15. ($5 Off for Members.) Not a member? Become one here: https://www.ahcelts.com/pricing-plans/Membership Member's Discounts will be sent to your emails in the coming days.  Where: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, 2620...

  • Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026

    Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026
    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Three days of living Highland heritage on the grounds of Tipton-Haynes. September 4, 5, and 6, 2026. Friday, September 4: 6:30 PM until lateSaturday, September 5: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Highland Games start at 8:00am)Sunday, September 6: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Kirkin Service will start at 10am) The Appalachian Highland Celts welcome you back to the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival 2026! A weekend of music, athletics, craft, worship, and clan gathering on one of the most storied pieces of land in our region.  Tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026Day passes $10. Weekend passes $15. ($5 Off for Members.) Not a member? Become one here: https://www.ahcelts.com/pricing-plans/Membership Member's Discounts will be sent to your emails in the coming days.  Where: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, 2620...

  • Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026

    Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival and Games 2026
    Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site 2620 S. Roan St, Johnson City, TN, United States

    Three days of living Highland heritage on the grounds of Tipton-Haynes. September 4, 5, and 6, 2026. Friday, September 4: 6:30 PM until lateSaturday, September 5: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Highland Games start at 8:00am)Sunday, September 6: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Kirkin Service will start at 10am) The Appalachian Highland Celts welcome you back to the Upper East Tennessee Celtic Festival 2026! A weekend of music, athletics, craft, worship, and clan gathering on one of the most storied pieces of land in our region.  Tickets: https://www.ahcelts.com/event-details/celtic-festival2026Day passes $10. Weekend passes $15. ($5 Off for Members.) Not a member? Become one here: https://www.ahcelts.com/pricing-plans/Membership Member's Discounts will be sent to your emails in the coming days.  Where: Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, 2620...

  • Sorghum Festival and Breakfast

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

    The Sorghum Festival will allow visitors to have the opportunity to observe sorghum cane being processed into molasses using a mule-powered mill. During the morning hours, Maggie the mule will be out turning the cast iron rollers squeezing out the delectable juices to be boiled down into molasses. Just to watch Maggie work is worth a visit to the site! Come early as the sorghum crew will be crushing the sorghum cane and boiling the sweet juices throughout the morning and into the early afternoon hours. The sorghum breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. will feature biscuits with gravy or sorghum, sausage, bacon, eggs, oatmeal, grits, and drinks. Here is the chance to try sorghum molasses on a biscuit!...

  • 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...

  • 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...