Rock Castle State Historic Site
Description
Create your own memories at Historic Rock Castle! In 1784 a Virginian surveyor named Daniel Smith moved with his family to the Cumberland Settlement in present-day Middle Tennessee and began construction on a limestone, Federal-Style building that would house generations of the Smith family for almost 200 years!
Located next to a Cumberland River tributary called Drake’s Creek, the house was built on part of the 3,140 acres that Daniel Smith received in land grants for his service in the Revolutionary War and his surveying work. Over the course of a decade, the Smiths constructed their home in three phases resulting in the story-filled, multi-cultural historic house that stands today.
General Daniel Smith was a trailblazer, successful surveyor of Tennessee who named the state of Tennessee, a Revolutionary War patriot, Native American Indian negotiator, two-time Senator and one of the greatest Tennesseans of that era.
Stop by for a visit today and explore the sites and stories of this beautiful historic property!
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Rock Castle is excited to announce that Kenneth Hampton has released two of the songs he performed at the Winter House Concert this month. You can support Kenneth by purchasing "Good Gravity" and "lowercase letters" at Kenneth's Bandcamp page: kennethhampton.bandcamp.com Rock Castle is proud supporter of local musicians, and Kenneth has been a long-time Castle Crew Songwriter. You can follow Kenneth on Facebook (Kenneth Hampton) and Instagram (@ken.jr2). Thank you, Kenneth, for sharing your music with us! #kennethhamptonmusic #castlecrewsongwriter #goodgravity #lowercaseletters #historicrockcastle #castlecrew #rockcastletn #rockcastlestatehistoricsite #castlecrewsongwriters #rockcastlewinterhouseconcertseries #supportlocalmusic #rockcastlesongwriterseries #hendersonvilletn #sumnercountytn
Bring your family and friends to tour the Daniel Smith historic home this holiday season and enjoy a taste of Christmas from a bygone era as we open our doors and our hearts to our supporters and friends, old and new. • FREE tour of Rock Castle home and grounds • Performances by local musicians • Refreshments, and a special appearance by Santa Claus!
Rock Castle is proud to serve brews from Half Batch Brewing at all of our Winter House Concerts. Our guest certainly enjoy it!
A little local history to brighten your weekend.
Kenny Hampton making magic tonight at the first Winter House Concert!
We are ready for our first ever Winter House Concert featuring Kenny Hampton. It’s going to be a great night at Rock Castle.
Show your local pride with these amazing Rock Castle ornaments. Come check out our booth at Mistletoe Market. Saturday 8-4 Our Lady Of The Lake.
Introducing the Rock Castle Magnolia Wreath. Handmade at Rock Castle because the holidays are a time for honoring our traditions. Available in a variety of colors. Visit our booth at Mistletoe Market tomorrow. Toys, wreaths, ornaments and Rock Castle’s Famous Wassail.
Stop by our both Mistletoe Market tomorrow. We will have classic toys like these brain teasers, puzzles and tops, among other things. While your there be sure and warm up with a cup of our famous wassail.
Fascinating information from the Smithsonian.
Great things are happening in the historic preservation of TN. Be sure and check out Sabine Hill.
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