Join us for a tour of ca. 1805 Hawthorn Hill, one Saturday a month from April through October. The circa 1805 brick Federal home is preserved as close to its original state as possible and is rarely open for tours. Original stenciling, paint, and plaster make you feel as though you've entered a time capsule of 19th century Middle Tennessee history. Tours are limited and only offered one Saturday a month - don't miss out on this unique experience!

Join us this summer and fall for a FREE series on historical herbs and herbalism! August 6th - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Herb Gardening 101 - Learn the basics of herb gardening, historical methods to dry herbs and about the most popular herbs in the 19th century American herb garden! August 13th - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Herbal Tea Sampler - Learn about how herbs were (and still are) often used to make teas, the purported health benefits, and sample a few teas from herbs in our garden! September 3rd - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Herbs of the Historical Kitchen - Learn about the role herbs played in the 19th century kitchen and sample a historical recipe or two! October 29th - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. - Herbs of Death - Learn about the role of herbs in historical funeral practices and as agents of death! All programs in the series are FREE of charge and presented in association with Americorps. Donations to Historic Castalian Springs are appreciated!

Join us on October 30th for a walk through the historic cemetery at Cragfont. Learn about the people buried here and the significance of tombstone shapes and epitaphs. You'll learn about some of the more tragic and untimely deaths of the Winchesters and Wynnes and some secret history of the Cragfont cemetery.

Explore the lesser-seen areas of Cragfont, from the cellar to the attic, and everything in-between!

Calling all book lovers! We are excited to start Almira's Book Club in 2023. Contact Caitie at collections@historiccastaliansprings.org to register and for more information!