Come and learn some truly chilling history in Jonesborough thisOctober. Have you ever wondered what happened to horse thieves in the late1700s, or wanted to know why Andrew Jackson fought a duel in Jonesborough? Whatabout a body discovered in a rain barrel in town? What’s the story behind that?Hear these very true tales and more […]
Come and learn some truly chilling history in Jonesborough thisOctober. Have you ever wondered what happened to horse thieves in the late1700s, or wanted to know why Andrew Jackson fought a duel in Jonesborough? Whatabout a body discovered in a rain barrel in town? What’s the story behind that?Hear these very true tales and more […]
Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are […]
Join us and browse through the various vendors’ booths, explore hundreds of skillfully handcrafted items and enjoy this one-of-a-kind craft show on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12 from 10am to 5pm both days. Now in its 40th year, and one of Jonesborough’s oldest craft shows, Made Around Here Market has grown to be […]
Join us and browse through the various vendors’ booths, explore hundreds of skillfully handcrafted items and enjoy this one-of-a-kind craft show on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12 from 10am to 5pm both days.Now in its 40th year, and one of Jonesborough’s oldest craft shows, Made Around Here Market has grown to be a […]
Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are […]
Jointhe Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum for the final History Happy Hourof the 2022 season. Savannah Bennett from The Reece Museum will present hertopic, “Susannah and Cold Mountain: Examining the Portrayal of AppalachianCulture in Opera.” HistoryHappy Hour will take place at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 17th atthe International Storytelling Center, located next door […]
Available at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, these tours depart from the Chester Inn Museum. Costumed guides will discuss the history of the town, its people, and the lives they built as you stroll down Main Street. Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be purchased at the Chester Inn Museum. Children 8 and younger are […]
Join us at the Chester Inn State Historic Site and Museum onNovember 26th for readings of the holiday classic, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Thisprogram is part of the town of Jonesborough’s “Whoville” holiday celebrationwhich takes place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This program will feature a readingof the “Grinch” in our […]
2022 Soup and Song Holiday Sing-Along Kick off the holidays season on November 28th as theMcKinney Center brings back their popular “Holiday Soup and Song Sing-Along”featuring the Jonesborough Novelty Band and the cast of StoryTown Radio Show. This holiday fundraiser features beautifully decoratedtables representing ten winter holidays from around the world. Find a seat atyour favorite […]
Join us as we bring to you 33 JRT singers and dancers presenting Christmas songs from every style and era accompanied by the amazing JRT band! A perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with your friends and family.
