Robertson County Historical Society
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124 6th Avenue West
Springfield, TN 37172
Organization Details

Programs

Budget
$1,000.00
Description
The first Saturday in June we gather at the historical Elmwood Cemetary for "Evening in Elmwood". This is a two hour long program that features historical people of Robertson County. Re-enactors dress up in costume and tell their story of their legendary time spent in Robertson County. Along with the program there is a mourning table that is set up, a box dinner is provided and there is musical entertainment. One of our members favorite events of the year!
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities  -  
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
Robertson County
Budget
$500.00
Description
Annual Chili Supper Fundraiser is always held at the end of October. Guests get to eat unlimited bowls of chili while they enjoy listening to a guest speaker.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities  -  
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
Robertson County
Budget
$500.00
Description
Our Annual Christmas Tour of Homes is always held the first Sunday in December and is a community favorite event. Several homes and businesses throughout Springfield's historic district will open their doors for you to checkout their Christmas best and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of joy and cheer. Budgeted costs for this program includes, printing cost for tickets, posters, and signage.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities  -  
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
Robertson County
Budget
$1,200.00
Description
In the fall we offer a History & Mystery tour. Tours are offered over two days that includes a dinner. Learn about the history of some of Robertson County's oldest buildings and businesses and hear first hand accounts of ghostly activity that has taken place inside some of the historic districts most gorgeous old houses. Budgets costs are for printing, advertising, and food costs.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities  -  
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
Robertson County
Budget
$200.00
Description
Learn about the historical importance of downtown Springfield from local historians as they take you on a guided walking tour. Tour begins at the History Museum and takes you all the way down to South Main Street. Budget cost are for advertising, printing cost, and goody bags.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities  -  
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
Robertson County
Budget
$200.00
Description
Robertson County Historical Society offers regular meetings throughout the year that cover a variety of special topics of interest. Such as Historical Markers of Robertson County, Camp Cheatham, Distilleries of Robertson County, and how to search your genealogy.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities  - History & Historical Programs 
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
Robertson County
Budget
$5,000.00
Description
The Robertson County History Museum offers daily self guided tours for visitors of all ages. Group tours for schools, senior citizens, scout troops, church groups, and school reunion groups need to be scheduled in advance with the Museum Director.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adults
Children and Youth (0 - 19 years)
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$1,200.00
Description
The Robertson County Historical Society sends out a quarterly newsletter, has a weekly newspaper article in The Connection a Robertson County publication, and sells several of our own published books about Robertson County history in the museum's gift shop.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
Adolescents
Adults
Program Areas Served
None