Free Day

It doesn’t matter if you are new to Murfreesboro, a long-time resident, or just passing through; you are invited to visit Oaklands Mansion and grounds for FREE on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Oaklands Mansion will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM for self-guided tours. Signage inside the house explains the evolution of the historic site. Originally constructed as a frontier homestead, the structure evolved into a plantation house that was ultimately adapted to serve as a house museum. Staff and volunteers will be there to meet you and answer questions. Members of the African American Heritage Society of Rutherford County, the Rutherford County Archeological Society and the Rutherford County Historical Society will also be on site to welcome you to Free Day and tell you about their organizations. The Home Sweet Home Band will perform live in the herb garden. You are also invited to watch the Tennessee Association of Vintage Baseball play a pick-up game at noon at the picnic pavilion. Local food Trucks including the Hot Dog Guy and Franklin’s Fruit Teas will be here, or you may bring your own picnic. Parking is located at the pavilion 427 Roberts Street Murfreesboro, TN 37130. ADA parking only please in the Visitors Center lot located at 901 N. Maney Ave. Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Kids of all ages will enjoy playing lawn games with Murfreesboro Little Theatre members. Oaklands Mansion is owned and operated by Oaklands Association, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 non-profit educational organization. Oaklands Park is a native tree arboretum owned by the City of Murfreesboro. The park includes walking trails, gardens, and wetlands. View or download the map here: https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/881/Oaklands-Park. There is no charge to attend Free Day. The museum shop will be open for gift shopping.