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Timeless Tales

🌟 Don't Just Read History—Live It! 🌟

Ready for a morning of magic, literature, and hands-on fun? Join us at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center (108 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN) on the second Friday of every month for our wildly popular Timeless Tales series! This enchanting program is designed for our youngest friends (ages 1–3) and their adult loved ones. Every session turns a classic children's book into an unforgettable, full-sensory adventure. Connect with other local families and start building wonderful memories right here in Franklin!

Time to Read: Classic Stories in a Historic Setting

Step into the beautiful, historic Moore-Morris History and Culture Center and settle in for our featured story time. We bring beloved children's literature to life with expressive, engaging read-alouds. This is more than just a story; it's a dedicated moment of connection, language development, and joy that uses our unique, historic environment as the perfect backdrop for imagination.

Hands-On Adventures: Sensory Play & Take-Home Keepsakes

Once the story ends, the real adventure begins! Every Timeless Tales event features themed, immersive activities that bring the book's world to life. This could mean splashing through a "Bear Hunt" sensory course, making a "Snow" sensory bin, or baking like Sal! We focus on sensory bins, retelling activities, and creative crafts that build fine motor skills. Best of all? Our events send registered kids home with a unique craft or even a FREE book!

Mark your calendar—2nd Friday of the month—and come be a part of the fun at Timeless Tales!

Upcoming Dates

February:
Friday 13th The Kissing Hand (1993) by Audrey Penn - 9:00am - REGISTER - The Kissing Hand is a classic children's book about a young raccoon, Chester, who is anxious about starting school, and his mother comforts him with a family secret: she kisses his palm, creating a "Kissing Hand" that will remind him of her love and comfort him whenever he feels lonely by pressing it to his cheek.

The Kissing Hand: Audrey Penn, Ruth E. Harper, Nancy M. Leak: 9780878685851: Amazon.com: Books

March:
Friday 13th The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever! (2001) by Teddy Slater - 9:00am - REGISTER - The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever! is a children's book about a leprechaun family celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a parade, dancing, and a big feast, filled with rhyming text and lively illustrations.
Amazon.com: The Luckiest St. Patrick's Day Ever: 9780545039437: Teddy Slater, Ethan Long: Libros
April:
Friday 10th The Flower Garden (1994) by Eve Bunting - 9:00am - REGISTER - The Flower Garden is a colorful graphic novel for young readers about two best friends, Anna and Tess, who shrink to the size of bugs after planting a magical seed packet and embark on an adventure through a giant, gnome-inhabitated garden, learning about friendship along the way.

Amazon.com: Flower Garden: A Heartwarming Picture Book About Birthday Surprises and Family Love for Children (Ages 4-7): 9780152287764: Bunting, Eve, Hewitt, Kathryn: Books

May:
Friday 8th A Tree is Nice (1956) by Janice May Udry - 9:00am - REGISTER - A Tree is Nice is a classic 1956 children's picture book by Janice May Udry, illustrated by Marc Simont, that won the Caldecott Medal in 1957 for its simple, poetic celebration of trees and their many uses, from providing shade and a place for swings to being a home for birds.

June:
Friday 12th A Day at the Seashore (1951) by Kathryn and Byron Jackson - 9:00am - REGISTER - A Tree is Nice follows siblings Nancy and Timmy on a fun-filled day at the beach, detailing activities like building sandcastles, catching crabs, and collecting shells, all describes in a simple, rhyming text.

A Day at the Seashore (Little Golden Book): Jackson, Kathryn, Jackson, Byron, Malvern, Corinne: 9780375854255: Amazon.com: Books
July:

Friday 10th Harry by the Sea (1956) by Gene Zion - 9:00am - REGISTER - Harry by the Sea is a classic children's picture book by Gene Zion, featuring the popular dog Harry, who gets covered in seaweed at the beach and is mistaken for a sea monster, leading to humorous adventure as he tries to find his family.

Harry by the Sea: Zion, Gene; Graham, Margaret Bloy, Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham: 9780099189718: Amazon.com: Books
August:

Friday 14th Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (1989) by Bill Martin Jr. - 9:00am - REGISTER - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a beloved children's book where the lowercase letters of the alphabet race up a coconut tree, fall down, and are then helped up by the uppercase letters, all in a rhythmic, rhyming chant that teachers letter recognition.

Amazon.com: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Board Book): 9781442450707: Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, Lois Ehlert: Books
September:

Friday 11th The Very Busy Spider (1984) by Eric Carl - 9:00am - REGISTER - The Very Busy Spider is a classic children's book about a spider who diligently spins a web on a fence post while various farm animals try to distract her with invitations to play.

The Very Busy Spider: A Lift-the-Flap Book (The World of Eric Carle): Carle, Eric: 9780448444215: Amazon.com: Books
October:

Friday 9th Leaf Man (2005) by Lois Ehlert - 9:00am - REGISTER - Leaf Man tells the story of a "Leaf Man" made from autumn leaves, who travels on the wind across various landscapes, from marches to orchards, as depicted through vibrant, realistic leaf collages.

Amazon.com: Leaf Man: 9780152053048: Ehlert, Lois, Ehlert, Lois: Books
November:

Friday 13th Thanksgiving at the Tappletons (1990) by Eileen Spinelli - 9:00am - REGISTER - Thanksgiving at the Tappletons is about a family of wolves whose Thanksgiving preparations go hilariously wrong, leading them to discover that being together is more important than a perfect meal.

Thanksgiving at the Tappletons' [Book]
December:

Friday 11th Story Time with Santa - 9:00am - REGISTER 

Have additional questions?

For additional information about our Timeless Tales program or if wanting to reserve your spot, please reach out to Rebekah Rush, our Director of Education!

Phone: 615-591-8500 ext. 128
Email: rrush@williamsonheritage.org

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