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Rock Castle State Historic Site Create your own memories at Historic Rock Castle! Stop by for a visit today and explore the sites and stories of this beautiful historic property!
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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.

10/17/2026

You’ve been warned… the Villains are making their way to Rock Castle 🖤👑

This October, step into the world of Castle of Villains and come face-to-face with one of fairy tales’ most iconic villains. She’ll be waiting to meet brave little trick-or-treaters, pose for photos, and remind everyone exactly why she wasn’t invited to that royal celebration. 👀

Think you’re brave enough to approach her throne?

🏰 Castle of Villains
📅 October 30th
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🎟️ Tickets are limited, so secure your entry time in advance at CastleOfVillains.com.

10/17/2026

Opening day is HERE! 🎭✨

Little Women: A Live Radio Play officially begins TODAY at Historic Rock Castle, and Jonah is helping us get ready for a wonderful weekend of theatre!

Our friends at Actors Point Theatre Company are bringing this beloved story to life in a unique way, and we can't wait for you to experience it right here at Rock Castle. 🎙️🏰

Whether you're a longtime fan of Little Women or experiencing the story for the first time, we'd love to see you this weekend!

🎭 Little Women: A Live Radio Play
📅 October 17–18
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🎟️ Tickets: www.actorspointtheatre.com

Come support local theatre and enjoy a little storytelling at one of Hendersonville's most historic places! ✨

10/16/2026

The stage is almost set, and opening night is TOMORROW! 🎭✨

A little behind-the-scenes fun with Ray and Josh as we get ready to welcome Little Women: A Live Radio Play to Historic Rock Castle!

We love getting to know the people and personalities behind the performances, and our friends at Actors Point Theatre Company are bringing something special to Rock Castle this weekend. 🎙️

If you haven't made your weekend plans yet, there's still time to join us!

🎭 Little Women: A Live Radio Play
📅 October 17–18
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🎟️ Tickets: www.actorspointtheatre.com

Come enjoy a little theatre, a little history, and a wonderful story right here at Rock Castle! 🏰

10/16/2026

Some places just feel like home. ❤️

Rock Castle has been home to generations of stories, and today, it’s a place our whole community gets to be part of.

History lives here. Memories are still being made here. And there’s always a reason to come back.

10/15/2026

Two more talented performers, one beloved story, and a little old-fashioned radio charm! 🎙️✨

Meet Anna Pinson and Emily Micah Butler, two of the wonderful cast members bringing Little Women: A Live Radio Play to Historic Rock Castle this weekend!

With Actors Point Theatre Company, these talented performers are helping bring the March sisters' story to life in a way you don't get to experience every day: through a 1940s-style live radio broadcast!

From the character voices to the live sound effects, you'll get to watch the story unfold right before your eyes while becoming part of the studio audience. 📻

We're excited to welcome Emily Micah, Anna, and the rest of the cast to Rock Castle, and we hope you'll join us for a wonderful evening of live theatre! 💛

📅 October 17 & 18
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs & coolers
🌙 Outdoor performance, weather permitting
🎟️ Tickets: ActorsPointTheatre.com



Once the sun goes down on Halloween, Rock Castle is changing the rules. 🕯️🖤Introducing the Black Flame Lounge, our first...
10/14/2026

Once the sun goes down on Halloween, Rock Castle is changing the rules. 🕯️🖤

Introducing the Black Flame Lounge, our first-ever adult-exclusive Halloween experience at Historic Rock Castle!

On October 31, step inside a spellbinding Halloween nightclub featuring live performances from the Sanderson Sisters, themed cocktails, roaming special guests, music, dancing, and a few tricks waiting throughout the night. 🔮
No trick-or-treat bags. No bedtime. This one is for the grown-up Halloween fans. 😉

Come dressed for the occasion, embrace your spooky side, and spend Halloween night with us at Rock Castle.

🕯️ BLACK FLAME LOUNGE
📅 October 31
🚪 Doors open at 7:30 PM
🌙 Doors close at 10:45 PM
🎟️ $25 per person | www.CastleofVillians.com
🔞 18+ | Valid ID required

The gardens at Rock Castle have been part of this property’s story for more than two centuries. 🌿🏰Historically, the grou...
10/14/2026

The gardens at Rock Castle have been part of this property’s story for more than two centuries. 🌿🏰

Historically, the grounds included an herb garden and peach orchard, alongside the larger agricultural operations of the property. With Daniel Smith’s medical training, plants such as rosemary and mint may also have been grown for their medicinal uses. And those peaches? The Smith family became known for making peach brandy from fruit grown here. 🍑

Today, the garden continues to grow thanks to the care and dedication of the Master Gardeners of Sumner County, who help manage and maintain this special part of the grounds.
It’s another example of how the landscape can help us tell the story of daily life at Rock Castle, not just inside the house, but beyond its walls, too.

The next time you visit, be sure to take a walk through the garden and take a closer look at what’s growing.

10/12/2026

Meet another member of our Little Women cast! 🎙️✨

This cast introduction is an extra special one for us because Erynn has a special connection to Rock Castle and continues to be a familiar face around the property, joining us for special events and moments throughout the year. 🏰💛

This time, you’ll find her behind the microphone as part of Little Women: A Live Radio Play with Actors Point Theatre Company!

We always love having Erynn back at Rock Castle, and we can’t wait to see her perform as she helps bring this beloved story to life in a completely different way. 🎭

Join us October 17 & 18 and become part of the live studio audience for a 1940s-style radio production filled with live performances, sound effects, old-time radio charm, and the timeless story of the March sisters.

📻 Little Women: A Live Radio Play
📅 October 17 & 18
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs & coolers
🎟️ Tickets: ActorsPointTheatre.com

Mirror, mirror on the wall… who’s ready for a little Halloween magic? 🍎✨Halloween doesn’t have to be scary! Join us at H...
10/11/2026

Mirror, mirror on the wall… who’s ready for a little Halloween magic? 🍎✨

Halloween doesn’t have to be scary! Join us at Historic Rock Castle for Just One Bite: A Family-Friendly Tea Time Experience, created especially for our littlest Halloween guests.

Spend Halloween morning with Snow White and the Evil Queen during a whimsical fall-themed character dining experience featuring delicious treats, a special storytime, a princess singalong, and plenty of opportunities to meet and mingle with our Guests of Honor. 👑🍂

It’s a sweet, not-so-scary way to celebrate Halloween and make a few magical memories along the way!

🍎 Just One Bite
📅 October 31
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🎟️ $20 per person
Adults and children each require a ticket for entry.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to get your tickets!

10/10/2026

We are excited to introduce the cast of Little Women! 🎙️✨

One actress. Three characters. And at one point… a scene with herself. 👀

Cat is taking on not one, not two, but THREE roles in Little Women: A Live Radio Play—Marmee, the loving mother of the March sisters (and arguably one of the “little women” herself), Hannah, the family’s maid, and Sallie, a snooty gossip who brings a little extra personality to the story.
And because this is a live radio play, Cat even gets the unique challenge of performing a scene between Marmee and Hannah...all by herself! 🎭

Come see Cat and the rest of the cast bring this beloved story to life at Historic Rock Castle!

📅 October 17 & 18
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Historic Rock Castle
🪑 Bring your lawn chairs & coolers
🎟️ Tickets: ActorsPointTheatre.com

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139 Rock Castle Lane
Hendersonville, TN
37075

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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