Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village, Murfreesboro, TN - Attraction

If you like to learn about how life was in the past, and are passing through the Murfreesboro, TN area, then Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village is the perfect place for you and your family. This Village is sure to provide fun, education, and a great way to see life as it once was in this part of the country.

The Village is set to show what it was like between the 1830's and the 1930's. Cannonsburgh was the original name for Murfreesboro, but the name only lasted for 30 days. It was then changed by request to honor a friend, Col. Hardy Murfree.

This recreated Village of old days was built in 1976 when there was some competition on a national scale to fund and build projects in honor of the Bicentennial. It is in the general location of the original town.

There are many historic shops and other buildings in the Village. This includes a grist mill, a museum, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, a doctor's office, a train caboose, and more. A one-room school house is also there, a town hall, and so is a Wedding chapel.

The blacksmith shop is operational, and you can watch blacksmiths work the iron in the old-fashioned way. The grist mill is also operational. Art classes are available, providing groups and family members with both interesting and educational experiences.

All of the buildings in the Village were brought there from other places in the county. They have been restored. Even the bridge into Cannonsburgh was salvaged from another place and brought here. It was the first steel bridge in the county.

The Village has also started a collection of farm antiques. Among them, there are several early farm tractors on display, including a 1900 Birdsell Clover Huller, which is in excellent shape. Several of the tractors still run, too, out of the 23 that are there, now. There is also an antique steam engine, and collectible items can also be purchased.

The wedding chapel is a hot place for young couples seeking to get hitched. It is air-conditioned (and heated in winter), has stained glass windows, an antique pump organ, and decorations. Couples must arrange for other things they will need, including catering.

An unusual item that is in the Village is the World's Largest Cedar Bucket. It was built in 1887 and was displayed at two World Fairs - Chicago (1893) and St. Louis (1904). A fire had damaged it in 2005, but this bucket, which is about six feet tall, can be viewed by visitors.

The Village is only open during the warmer months of the year, from May 1 through December 1. During that time, tours are given for a small fee, or visitors are free to walk around on their own. The grounds are open all year. Stores are closed on Monday, open from 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Saturday, and then open on Sunday from 1 to 5 PM.

Groups can also meet here for their special events or meetings. The whole Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village in Murfreesboro, TN can be rented for your great event.