Historic Homes: Oaklands Historic House Museum

"An elegant mansion caught in the crossfire of the Civil War – This nationally registered, historic landmark reflects a time of prosperity in the Old South, as well as the hardships suffered during the Civil War."  -Oaklands Museum Website

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Whether you're looking for a beautiful spot to host the wedding of your dreams or just looking for something fun to do, the Oaklands Historic House Museum is the place for you.  Located at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, this historic home is one of the most elegant in all of Middle Tennessee.

The home belonged to the daughter (and her husband) of Colonel Hardee Murfree, the man after which the city of Murfreesboro is named.  Sallie Murfree Maney and Dr. James Maney constructed their 1 1/2 story, 2-room brick home in the late 18 teens, a time in which most families lived in much smaller log cabins.  The 1820's and 1830's brought a series of additions and renovations, which greatly increased the size of the home and the layout to include a parlor, dining room, children's room, guest bedroom and more.

Following Sallie Maney's death in 1857, the Oaklands Plantation was passed on to her son Lewis and his wife Rachel.  Over the course of three years, this couple made several more changes to the home, giving it a much more lavish design and bringing it to its current appearance.  The home became the grounds for a Civil War raid in 1862, which ended in a Confederate victory over a Union-occupied Murfreesboro.  The city remained in Confederate hands until several months later with a Union victory in the Battle of Murfreesboro.

In 1884, the property was sold at public auction and, after going through several different owners, was eventually purchased by the city of Murfreesboro in 1958.  After this, the home landed in the hands of the newly organized Oaklands Association, members of which restored the home and opened it to the public in the early 1960's.

GOOD TO KNOW:  The Museum will be open free of charge to the public on May 19, 2012.  The day will include demonstrations, crafts, games, tours from 10 am - 3 pm, and a special architectural tour of the mansion's exterior from 11 am - 2 pm (in honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro).

Normal Museum Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday:  10 am - 4 pm

Sunday:  1 pm - 4 pm

Monday:  Closed for regular house tours except for large groups with prior reservation.  Offices open

 10 am - 4 pm

**Last tour begins one hour before closing.**

Normal Pricing:

Adults  $10

AAA/AARP & Military  $7

Students and Children  $5

Children 5 and under  FREE

**Group Rates Available**

Memberships Available.

Museum Phone:  615-893-0022