Historic Rugby

Historic Rugby 1880s historic village founded by British colonists. Historic buildings, shops, lodging, hiking. Guests need to pay at the Visitor Center before the tour starts.
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Tours are offered on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Eastern Standard Time
Sunday Tours are 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for Seniors (60 and older), $4.00 for Students (K-12), and no Admission for Pre-K and under. Tours leave from the Visitor Center Porch and go to 4 buildings: Kingstone Lisle, Chris

t Church, Hughes Library, and the 1907 School House. Tours last approximately 1 hour to 1 and 15 minutes. The inside of these buildings is only accessible through guided tours. The print shop is open for free tours Friday through Sunday. The commissary and art gallery are open Thursday through Sunday. Hiking trails are open. Lodging is available in two cottages, Newbury House, and Ivy Cottage. Details at www.historicrugby.org. Or phone 423-628-2441 ext. 1.

All the Rugby news that fits your mailbox, including the founder's cigar brand! Enjoy.
06/01/2026

All the Rugby news that fits your mailbox, including the founder's cigar brand! Enjoy.

Email from Historic Rugby Rugby's rivers, trails open to all, dogs too     It's River Time at Rugby's Gentlemen's Swimming Hole, Big South Fork park favorite Summer is almost here in Rugby. So here's

Celtic Chaos with its red (hot) ball was victorious in tonight’s version of Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway. Join us...
05/30/2026

Celtic Chaos with its red (hot) ball was victorious in tonight’s version of Irish Road Bowling on Rugby Parkway. Join us next time on June 13 at 6 pm Eastern. Your team awaits! No experience needed.

Welcome to Memorial Day! Rugby’s Visitor Centre is open today until 5 EDT with our returning Ranger, Lily Huckeby. Brian...
05/25/2026

Welcome to Memorial Day! Rugby’s Visitor Centre is open today until 5 EDT with our returning Ranger, Lily Huckeby. Brian is offering tours too. Lily starts her 3rd spring with us and will normally be in the Big South Fork Visitor Station Saturdays 9 to 5 Eastern & Sundays noon to 5 through the summer. Stop in and say hello!

Gardeners, take note: We have an exciting new event coming to Rugby on Saturday, June 6th!Join local expert Bob Washburn...
05/20/2026

Gardeners, take note: We have an exciting new event coming to Rugby on Saturday, June 6th!

Join local expert Bob Washburn of Wolf River Valley Growers for a hands-on workshop exploring how to grow and use regional herbs. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your knowledge, it’s a relaxed, informative way to connect with plants and the people who love them.

Herbs will be available for purchase during the workshop, so you can take a little of what you’ve learned home with you.

LOCATION: Hester Hall, 121 Cumberland Avenue South (behind the Visitor Centre)
DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026
TIME: 1:00 – 3:00 PM ET
COST: $15 per person

Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/local-herbs-workshop-with-bob-washburn

Questions? Call 423-628-2441, ext. 1 or email [email protected].

The Blue Ball team won in a close contest with 2 others tonight in Irish road bowling! Next time is May 30 for a strange...
05/16/2026

The Blue Ball team won in a close contest with 2 others tonight in Irish road bowling! Next time is May 30 for a strange month with three bowls. Join us!

Address

1331 Rugby Pkwy
Rugby, TN
37733

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14236282441

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