Ramsey House

Candlelight Tours at Ramsey House

Once a year we decorate our home with natural greens, colorful fresh fruits and nuts in the manner that it would have been decorated in 1797 by the Ramsey family. We fill the home with candles and open our doors to the public for a tour. The Visitor’s Center will offer holiday treats, the sweet sounds of a children’s chorus, and Santa Claus ready to hear the wishes of the children that have been very good all year.

This is a free event and the public is invited. Donations are always appreciated to help support educational programming.

Holiday Wreath Workshop at Ramsey House

Join us at Historic Ramsey House for our wonderful annual wreath workshop. This is one that many people make a traditional part of their holiday season. Make it a family affair, a friend’s day, or just come and enjoy the benefits of a gorgeous natural greens wreath on your own.  Our very special head wreath maker, Julia, and her wreath helpers provide all the fixings as well as holiday treats. You need to bring a small pair of had held garden shears and garden gloves. Social hour begins at 12:30 with the class starting at 1pm. The class is $35 per person and reservations are required.  Click Here for Tickets.

Christmas Dinner with the Ramseys

Francis and Peggy Ramsey invite you to tour their beautifully decorated (1797) home by candlelight and be seated at their dining room table for a warm and relaxing evening complete with complimentary wine. This is a very special annual event where we invite guests to enjoy a specially prepared dinner as would have been enjoyed during the holidays in 1800.

Each of the two rooms accommodates up to 10 people. This is a great way of celebrating with family, friends, co-workers or as an individual that wants to enjoy the ambiance of a holiday dinner in a historic home. This is a very unique opportunity for those that would like a look back in time to holidays past. Event starts at 6pm.

Cost of this benefit is $125 per person. All proceeds from your generous tax deductible donation go towards the development of classes and workshops at the Historic Ramsey House.

A Gathering of Ancient Sounds; Celtic and Appalachian Musical Roots

Join us at Historic Ramsey House for a full day celebrating East Tennessee’s historic music. It will get your toes tappin’ and your hands clappin’ with a full day of great music by some of your favorite groups along with good food and beverages with a beautiful historic home known as Ramsey House, in the background. Bring a comfy lawn chair or blanket and sit in the shade of the big trees and enjoy the sounds of our East Tennessee musical history.

Great Performances by:
1:00pm Kelly Shipe
2:00pm Lost Fiddle Band
3:00pm Good Tymes Ceilidh Band
4:00pm Liza Jane Alexander & Fiddlin’ Curly Cottrell
5:00pm Sigean
6:00pm Knox County Jug Stompers
7:00pm Four Leaf Peat

Admission is $15 (children 12 & under are free) at the gate.

Mother Daughter Tea and Fashion Show

This fun event at Historic Ramsey House will feature an afternoon tea along with Revolutionary War and post-War fashions. The fashions will be presented by area Daughters of the American Revolution and Tennesseans for Living History members; the back story of each garment will be told. This is a great way to see the fashions of our founding Mothers and Daughters and enjoy the genteel inspiration of a Tea.

Reservations are $20 per person and available by calling 865-546-0745.

Statehood Day at Ramsey House

Ramsey House was built in 1797 by Knoxville’s first builder, Thomas Hope for Francis Alexander Ramsey, one of Knoxville’s first settlers.  Celebrate Statehood Days with one of the founding Families of Knoxville, and enjoy a free tour of Ramsey House.  After the tour, enjoy vintage baseball featuring local teams on the lovely grounds of Historic Ramsey House.

Annual Cherokee Boutique and Fashion Show

Doors open for boutique and wine social at 10:30am; luncheon and fashions at noon.  This year’s boutique will feature a wide variety of vendors ready to sell their unique items including fashions, jewelry, footwear, home decor, plants and more.

Open to the public, advanced reservations required; tickets $50.00 per person. All proceeds go to support Historic Ramsey House.