Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Tipton-Haynes Historical Association, a non-profit organization, preserves, protects, and perpetuates the historic grounds, buildings, and artifacts of the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site and provides educational experience and research opportunities to the public based on the comprehensive history of the site.
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ChemTeacherTraveller
Ypsilanti, MI741 contributions
Jun 2023
There appeared to be a summer camp going on when I arrived. I wandered around for a few minutes before someone noticed I was there. They turned on the videos in the museum area for me, and I wandered around the exhibits for a while. (I learned some about the State of Franklin.) Then I wandered out to the historic buildings, but they were all closed. I read the signs and then left. It was an OK visit, but I wish I had gone somewhere else with my time and money.
Written 9 July 2023
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Nathan_Noll
Johnson City, Tennessee21 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
This site has historic buildings in a pretty setting. If you keep an eye on the website calendar there are special events were you can learn old-fashion talents such as making fibers from flax or watch reenactments. They also have nature related events such as bird-watching and learning about native plants. I always enjoy the small hiking loop, pond, and stream on the property. The small natural cave is especially fun for kids (very small and safe). If you go the right time of year wild blackberries and raspberries frequent the property.
You can generally visit for free, or a very small fee for certain events
I also like going during the native plant sales during the summers. It is a good way to avoid planting invasive species in your flower garden.
You can generally visit for free, or a very small fee for certain events
I also like going during the native plant sales during the summers. It is a good way to avoid planting invasive species in your flower garden.
Written 23 February 2013
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,498 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
We were unaware of the Tipton family history and its impact on Northeast Tennessee until we were persuaded to visit the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site. Located at 2620 South Roan Street in Johnson City, the site includes a house originally built in 1784 by Colonel John Tipton and 10 other buildings, including a smokehouse, pigsty, loom house, still house, springhouse, log barn and corn crib. In addition, there is the home of George Haynes, a Haynes family slave. Tipton led the opposition to the State of Franklin, an unsuccessful attempt by the Tennessee Valley residents to form a state in the mid-1780s. In 1788, the so-called "Battle of Franklin" took place when militia led by John Sevier, who had been elected governor of the proposed state, surrounded the Tipton farm and demanded the return of slaves that Tipton had confiscated. When Tipton refused, gunfire was exchanged, followed by a two-day standoff. The Franklin movement collapsed following this engagement. Tipton later played a role in the development of Tennessee becoming the 16th state of the Union. Following Tipton's death in 1813, the farm passed to his son, then to his heirs, then to a local land speculator, David Haynes, and his family, then to a newspaper publisher. In 1945, the farm was sold to the Tennessee Historical Commission. One of 18 State Historic Sites, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The well-appointed museum is filled with artifacts, clothing and furniture as well as Native American and wildlife artifacts discovered on the property. Also be aware of the trail highlighting the late 1700s explorations and botanical discoveries of Andre Michaux, a world recognized naturalist. Tipton-Haynes offers interesting insights into a history unknown to most of us.
Written 20 April 2017
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scenic49
Gray, TN65 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
I always enjoy the events in spring and fall. The site has a variety of ways to experience the past plus the wild life area has a cave to explore and walking paths. The wild flowers are a special treat in the spring.
Written 12 March 2013
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SteveVS
Appalachian Mountains79 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
My wife and I visited Tipton-Haynes Historic Site after I saw a notice in the Erwin Record, local paper, of a free day (6 area museums/historic sites participating). I had passed the entrance many times on the Roan Highway, and figured, why not? We viewed the indoor exhibits first, saw a few "Push a button and watch" videos about the history of the place, and then a gentleman - my guess, a volunteer - took us on a walking tour. He was very knowledgeable and made it a pleasant 4 star outing. I particularly enjoyed visiting the on site restored cabin, then going just nearby to stand on the porch of the 1850s lawyer's office that gazes over Buffalo Road and in the distance seeing Buffalo Mountain, and hearing how this is the place where yearly gigantic herds of buffalo came, and imagining - as the guide talked - how it later became a stagecoach stop, then the lawyer's office. Buffalos run there still - I saw them, in my mind's eye.
Written 9 June 2012
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Melissa B
Dema35 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We visited Tipton-Haynes we loved it a step back in time a Civil War Reenactment Drill was going on while we was there we traveled the large farm seen many building that represented how settlers once lived. They also have a great museum that has a lot of history on the State of Franklin and the guys that signed you in were very nice if you live close to the area and are looking for a one day trip it is a great place to visit. One more thing they also have a limestone cave that you can actually enter.
Written 20 March 2016
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Thomas R
Johnson City, TN62 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
I have been several times. Its an educational snap shot into a look back at the history of the area. Everything is well preserved and presented.
Written 8 November 2015
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Matthew M
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Nov 2013 • Couples
This Site spans a fascinating period of East Tennessee history. From early visits by famed botanist André Michaux between 1789 and 1796, to the pre-civil war social and political history, Tipton-Haynes Historical site offers a very personal look at the lives of several families.
Written 8 October 2014
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Josh S
Bangkok, Thailand77 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The historical Park was well kept up. The part had two separate fees. One for self guided. Another for a tour guide. You cannot go inside the house itself but you could view the buildings around. You can go inside the barn in the shed and you can also see the garden. There's also a nature trail on the historical site and a cave which you can venture into. Altogether the historical site was small but well-kept and really nice to see.
Written 29 July 2014
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joleenfh
Johnson City, TN23 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
I love local history and this place is full of it. Learn about Revolutionary War era, when NE Tennessee was State of Franklin for about 6 years and old fashioned ways things were done. Fascinating.
Written 1 September 2018
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What are the hours? How can w schedule a guided tour?
Written 1 April 2024
Heather P
Johnson City, Tennessee
Does anyone know how much weddings are here and what is include?
Written 31 January 2015
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