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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!

2026 Dates

January:
Friday 9th SNOW (1998) by Uri Shulevitz - 9:00am - REGISTER - SNOW is a Caldecott Honor-winning children’s book about a boy and his dog who find joy in a city that dismisses a coming snowfall, despite the adults’ skepticism and contrary forecasts.

Snow | Uri Shulevitz

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

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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