Before the American Civil War, Oaklands was a symbol of wealth and prosperity in Tennessee. With a fortune built upon land, enslaved people, medicine, retail, and railroads, the Maneys were involved in the economic, religious, and educational development of the city ... More info ›
Before the American Civil War, Oaklands was a symbol of wealth and prosperity in Tennessee. With a fortune built upon land, enslaved people, medicine, retail, and railroads, the Maneys were involved in the economic, religious, and educational development of the city. Like most families of their position, the Maneys quickly fell upon economic hardship during and following the Civil War and faded from their previous social prominence.
Immerse yourself in the history of Oaklands Mansion with a guided tour of this historic home, located just 40 minutes SE of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Walking trails throughout the grounds allow guests, at their own pace, to enjoy heritage flower and vegetable gardens, Maney Spring and wetlands and the Trees of Tennessee Arboretum which includes a 300+ year-old White Oak Tree.
Guarantee your spot on this historic tour of Oaklands Mansion by booking ahead today.
Visit: Oaklands Mansion, 900 N Maney Ave, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-2955
At the north end of Maney Avenue is an oak tree-lined drive that leads to the historic Oaklands Mansion. This former plantation home is now a historic house museum and is nestled in Oaklands Park, a natural wetland and native tree arboretum.
Admission to this popular destination includes a tour of this historic, Italianate-styled home. After your tour, stroll through the 40 plus acre grounds with a self-guided tour of walking trails, herb gardens, a vegetable garden, and multiple heritage and native flower gardens. Don't miss the 300+ year old white oak tree located on the banks of Maney Spring just behind the Oaklands Park picnic pavilion at 427 Roberts Street. While on site, patrons enjoying the luxury of strolling the property at their own leisurely pace. The grounds are free and open to the public everyday from dawn until dusk.
Located just a 40-minute drive from downtown Nashville, guarantee your spot on this popular tour by booking ahead today.
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