Knoxville is very proud of its seven Historic House Museums, and they all have many opportunities to learn about life in this region from various eras. The holiday season is especially festive with open houses and other events. Let’s get to it to see what each of these homes have to offer during the yuletide season!
James Whites Fort
Open House - Experience the sight, sound, and smells of an old-fashioned Christmas in the 1800s. Enjoy some holiday treats with decorations from the frontier era with fruit and greenery. Self-guided tours. Free admission/donations accepted. December 6 10AM – 3PM
*December – March hours:
Monday to Friday (Closed Saturday & Sunday December thru March)
10AM-4PM
Last admission at 3PM
Blount Mansion
Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas at Blount Mansion during A Home for the Holidays - our candlelit Christmas experience.
On these special evenings, the historic house will be adorned with lots of twinkling candles and festive decorations provided by the members of the Knoxville Garden Club. Our docents will lead you through the beautifully decorated rooms, sharing stories about the house's history and the many holiday traditions it exhibited over the centuries. You'll learn about the family who lived in the house, the customs they celebrated, and the decorations they used to create a warm and inviting Christmas atmosphere.
A Home for the Holidays is a truly magical experience for guests of all ages. They're a perfect way to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends and to learn more about the history and traditions of Christmas.
Tours will be conducted on Friday December 12th at 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:30pm.
Tours will last approximately 30 minutes. Cost $15.
Blount Mansion will be closed to the general public but accepting tours by reservation only from 12/23 - 1/3.
*January-February hours:
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm and Sun 12pm-4pm
Ramsey House
Christmas Candlelight Tours
December 5-6, 2025
5-8 p.m.
Historic Ramsey House will be hosting its annual Christmas Candlelight Tours on December 5th and 6th from 5–8pm! Step back in time as you explore the beautifully decorated historic home by candlelight and experience the warmth and charm of an 18th-century Christmas. Enjoy a cozy evening filled with candlelight tours, a crackling campfire, s’mores, hot chocolate, hot cider, delicious food, and crafts for the kids! Don’t miss the live blacksmith demonstrations happening in our shop throughout the evening! Tickets are on sale now so get yours while they last. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
Tickets are $15 per person (kids 5-12 are $13 5 and under are free). Historic Ramsey House members receive $3 off per ticket! Timed reservations are required. House tours are approximately 30 minutes in length. Reserve your tickets here!
*Closed for January and February, except by prior reservation. Call 865.546.0745. Also closed the week of Thanksgiving, but open the week of and after Christmas.
Marble Springs State Historic Site
Colonial Christmas Craft Day
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us at Marble Springs State Historic Site to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of history! This free event will be a chance to count down to Christmas with fun crafts for all ages. Different craft stations will be available and kids can have their Christmas list approved by John Sevier himself! Enjoy tea and coffee with fresh cookies to snack on throughout the afternoon.
* January - February hours
Saturday - 10AM - 5PM / Sunday - 12PM - 5PM
Weekdays by appointment only, call 865.573.5508
Crescent Bend
No Christmas events
Winter hours TBD, call 865-335-7332
Mabry-Hazen House
Celebrate the holiday season with Mabry-Hazen House! The historic house museum will offer its popular Christmas tours on December 12 from 6-9PM and December 13 from 5-8PM.
Join us for historic Christmas cheer! On December 12 from 6-9PM and December 13 from 5-8PM, tours will be offered every thirty minutes. See the historic house all lit by candlelight and decorated in a festive mix of historic and modern styles by our docents! Learn about the advent of Victorian Christmas in all its glory, join in classic Victorian parlor games, and celebrate the season with us. Tours can accommodate up to 15 people and will last about 45 minutes. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (ages 6 - 17), and FREE for members and children 5 & under. Tickets can be reserved at www.mabryhazen.com/christmas.
The house will stay open through the Christmas holidays, so the last day to visit will be Sunday, December 28th. The museum will be open from 11am-4p on those selected days. Christmas decorations will remain up through the new year.
Mabry-Hazen House’s holiday exhibit titled "Holiday Greetings: A Century of Christmas Cards” will return! Nearly 100 years of holiday cards addressed to the Hazen family will be on display for visitors to learn about this sentimental holiday tradition. Reproductions of Christmas cards from the collection will be available for sale.
January/February tours by appointment only, call 865.522.8661
Westwood
Historic Westwood will not be hosting any Christmas events in 2025.
Winter Hours - Closed January & February, reopening in March.
