Join us for

the most wonderful

time of the year!

From daytime tours that bring the traditions of an 18th-century Christmas to life, to candlelit evenings filled with warmth and charm, Rocky Mount offers a truly special way to celebrate the season. Walk the grounds where hundreds of Christmases have been celebrated before us and create meaningful new traditions with your loved ones.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Discover the Holiday Traditions of the Southwest Territory

Learn how families in the late 1700s prepared for and celebrated the season in this interactive, engaging experience.

  • Walk Historic Grounds Adorned for the Season

Explore the beautifully decorated Cobb home and historic buildings, set against the backdrop of Tennessee’s storied past.

  • Create Lasting Memories with Family and Friends

Share the magic of the season with those you love, as you connect with history in a festive and welcoming atmosphere.

Let's Help You Pick the Christmas Tour for You

  • A rustic log cabin with a shingled roof is situated in a rural setting. The cabin has a stone chimney and wooden exterior. A lit candle is inside a metal lantern hanging on a hook in the foreground. The scene is set during dusk, with a cloudy sky and trees surrounding the cabin.

    Candlelight Christmas​

    • 🗓️ Weekend Event

    • 📖 Story-Focused with 1700’s Reenactors

    • 🕯️ Evening Tours by Candlelight

    • 🎅 Indoor Reception with Santa’s Village Afterwards

  • Historic log cabin with two brick chimneys in snow, under bright blue sky.

    A Colonial Christmas​

    • 🗓️ Weekday Event

    • 🧑‍🏫 Interactive Guided Tour with History Professionals

    • ❓ Ask Questions and Engage During Your Tour

    • 🎁 Special Keepsake Gift from the Cobb Family

Come Celebrate The Christmas of 1791​

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