Area Attractions - Two Rivers Mansion (Nashville)

 

It is the most wonderful time of the year at Two Rivers Mansion, as the Friends of Two Rivers unveil a dazzling lineup of seasonal celebrations. From decorated mansion tours and sweet holiday treats to elegant high teas and enchanting Celtic concerts, this year’s festivities promise a magical experience for the whole family. Step back in time during the Holiday Historic Tours of the beautifully decorated Two Rivers Mansion and the 1802 House. Enjoy the glow of twinkling lights and the charm of holiday décor as guides share the rich stories of one of Nashville’s most treasured estates. Tours will be offered on Saturday, November 29, Sunday, November 30, and Sunday, December 7 at 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., with an additional tour night on Friday, December 12 featuring live Victorian Christmas music and festive treats. Tickets are $20 for adults, while Friends of Two Rivers members attend free with registration. The holiday cheer continues as the Stones River Women’s Club hosts their beloved Open House and Holiday Bake Sale on Saturday, December 6 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Sunday, December 7 (12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.). Guests can savor an array of homemade goodies, enjoy live dulcimer music throughout the day on Saturday, and meet the Four Mrs. McGavocks for special storytelling sessions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. On Sunday, Santa Claus himself will make an appearance from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for the Open House and Holiday Bake Sale are $10 at the door, and refreshments will be served both days. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the holidays at one of Nashville’s most storied and scenic landmarks. Whether you’re sipping tea, singing along to Christmas tunes, or admiring the glittering halls, Two Rivers Mansion is the perfect place to make memories this season.

Capping off the holiday season, Saturday, December 13 will feature a Holiday High Tea at the Mansion from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m — an elegant afternoon steeped in Southern charm and tradition. The next evening, Sunday, December 14, the historic home will come alive once more with a Celtic Christmas Concert featuring Sean McNamara from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., blending beautiful melodies and lively Celtic cheer in the mansion’s grand setting.

ABOUT TWO RIVERS MANSION: The historic mansion, located next to the original 1802 Federal Style brick home on the property, was originally completed in 1859 by David McGavock after an 8-year build, was inhabited by the McGavock family for three generations until 1965 and purchased by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville in 1966. Two Rivers Mansion is one of the earliest and best preserved of the early Italianate houses in Middle Tennessee, was part of an 1100-acre plantation located on fertile, rolling land between the Stones and Cumberland Rivers. The Junction of the two rivers suggested the name given to the place by an early owner, William Harding. ABOUT FRIENDS OF TWO RIVERS: Friends of Two Rivers was established in 2010 to protect, preserve, restore, and promote the historic Two Rivers Mansion in partnership with the Metro Parks Department and the Metro Historical Commission. The organization was officially incorporated on August 20, 2010, and received 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status later that year. Since then, its mission has expanded to include the historic Stone Hall site, located on the scenic bluffs of the Stones River. Today, Friends of Two Rivers is dedicated to honoring and sharing Nashville’s rich past by preserving these treasured landmarks through community engagement, fundraising, and educational initiatives.