Rockwood Christmas Tour of Homes
Dec. 6th from 2 - 8 pm
Dec. 7th from 1 - 6 pm

Christmas Tour of Homes and History Experience: This event is scheduled for Dec. 6th from 2 pm to 8 pm, and Dec. 7th from 1 pm to 6 pm. Tour ten historic homes, sample specialty Christmas fare, listen to carols and witness pieces of the past as they come alive through interactive performances by costumed characters. Cost of the tickets is $12 in advance. Contact Judy Wassom at (865) 354-2877 or (865) 776-0510 for ticket sales. Tickets are available in advance of the performance at the O' Those Were The Days Antique Mall in Rockwood or they can be obtained the day of the tour from the Live & Let Live Drugstore. Both these businesses are in downtown Rockwood. Rockwood is located just five miles past Interstate 40's exit 347. Turn right at traffic light number 5 to go down Rockwood Street and the businesses are just across the tracks.

This year the Christmas Tour of Homes is proud to present a drama that includes the following storyline: "The Civil War has recently ended, but skirmishes still abound. A battle between cannons breaks out in the area of Rockwood, TN. A sad processional involving a casket is being escorted through the town. The sister of the deceased is inconsolable. One of the Confederate soldiers guarding his fallen comrade meets a young woman from Rockwood, falls in love and they pledge to marry immediately, not knowing what the future will be - only knowing that life can be extremely short in times of battle. Unbeknownst to many is that the coffin does not hold the body of the slain infantryman, it holds gold being transported under the noses of the Union soldiers from Virginia down to safety in the south. Come see how this plot ends on Saturday, Dec. 6th. Cannon battle scheduled for 4 pm, wedding/funeral scheduled for 6 pm.

You do not want to miss this presentation. Come tour the historic homes, speak with costumed characters from Rockwood's past and enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas in Rockwood.

 

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Rockwood 2000 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that pursues the vision of a renaissance in the city of Rockwood, Tennessee through implementation of historic preservation, projects that beautify the city, and activities that celebrate community pride.