Practical Preservation: Cemetery Preservation Workshop

The Lehew Magid Big House (Old, Old Jail) 112 Bridge St., Franklin, TN

Join us as we explore best practices for preserving tombstones in the morning and apply our newfound knowledge at Toussaint L'Ouverture Cemetery in the afternoon. Learn from the following experts: Graham Perry, James Allen Gooch, Carol Hughes, Rachael Finch, and Anna Marcum! Preservation Workshop Schedule: SESSION ONE: 9:00 AM- 11:00AM: Lehew Magid Big House for Preservation Boardroom (Address: 112 Bridge […]

40th Annual Main Street Festival 2024

Franklin's Main Street 106 3rd Ave N, Franklin, TN

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN’s Main Street Festival is a highly-anticipated, annual tradition held in the historic downtown of Franklin, Tennessee. Consistently listed among the top 20 events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, Main Street Festival will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024 and is expected to attract 100,000+ visitors. […]

Warwick Lecture Series: The History and Legacy of Poynor Chairs

Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County 108 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN

Make plans to attend our next Warwick Lecture Series at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center next Thursday, May 16th! Join us as Williamson County historian Rick Warwick dives deeper into the history of the historic Poynor Chairs.   <!-- If you embed multiple forms on your page, only copy one of the lines. Otherwise, multiple […]

4th Annual Summer Educator Institute: Cultivating Conversations

The Franklin Theatre 419 Main Street, Franklin, TN

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County is proud to offer its Summer Educator Institute, an immersive, experiential professional development program, designed to provide social studies teachers an opportunity to engage with scholars in research, critical analysis, and study at the Heritage Foundation. The Summer Educator Institute offers educators a content-rich program taught by nationally recognized […]

Timeless Tales: Classic Children’s Literature Read Alouds at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center

Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County 108 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN

We're excited to introduce Timeless Tales, a new series for 1-3 year olds and their adult loved ones! Join us on Friday, June 7th at 9:00 AM at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center for an engaging read aloud of "The Little Red Hen" by Paul Galdone from veteran teacher, Cinda Dehner. In addition to […]

Pour & Explore: Rosé Edition

Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County 108 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN

Join us for an evening of wine exploration! Indulge your senses and embark on a journey through the captivating world of rosé at the Moore-Morris History and Culture Center on June 13. We’re thrilled to invite you to the first wine-tasting event, featuring the expertise of renowned Sommelier Davis Campbell from Wines Together. Dive into […]

On The Town: An Evening of Heritage, Community, and Music

Sunday, June 30, 2024 4 – 9pm Limited to 50 Guests Join us for an unforgettable evening of heritage, community, and music on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 4 to 9 pm. Experience the charm of historic Downtown Franklin with a curated journey through cultural landmarks, culminating in a private concert at the renowned Franklin […]

Warwick Lecture Series: Maury County Historian JoAnn McClellan

Moore-Morris History & Culture Center of Williamson County 108 Bridge Street, Franklin, TN

Education in Rural African American Communities: The Rosenwald Schools JoAnn McClellan will share the history of how Maury County's education system has evolved since emancipation in 1863. She will paint a picture of what it was like when schools were segregated and the dynamic impact of Rosenwald schools. Great educators like Rosenwald Superintendents Stella Howse Smith and Johnnie […]

August Building of the Month Tour: Claiborne Kinnard House

Clairbone Kinnard House 3215 Kinnard Springs Rd, Franklin, TN

Join us for Preserve Williamson's inaugural Building of the Month Tour of the Claiborne Kinnard House, colloquially known as "Fairview" at 3215 Kinnard Springs Road in Franklin, TN on August 21st at 5:30 PM. Expanded from the original 1790 log cabin to a Greek Revival style I-House in 1830 with a final Victorian-era update in […]