Historic Castalian Springs
Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, Historic Castalian Springs tells the compelling story of Tennessee through the lens of three unique historic house museums - Cragfont (ca. 1798), Wynnewood (ca. 1830), and Hawthorn Hill (ca. 1805).
Plan Your Visit - Historic Castalian Springs
On either tour visitors will learn about the springs and salt lick, the Castalian Springs mound complex, the architecture of Wynnewood, the resort era, and the lives of the site’s inhabitants. Historic house tours will be limited to six people and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
A Glimpse Inside Hawthorn Hill - Historic Castalian Springs
Hawthorn Hill is notable both as an example of early Tennessee architecture as well as for the accomplishments of Dr. Humphrey Howell Bate, Jr., the grandson of Colonel Humphrey Bate. Dr. Bate Jr. is most well-known for his leading role in the string band called “Dr.Humphrey Bate and His Possum Hunters.”
Wynnewood - Historic Castalian Springs
This project is funded under an agreement with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation - Tennessee Historical Commission.
Events - Historic Castalian Springs
Step foot into Middle Tennessee history at any of our upcoming events at our Estates.
Cragfont - Historic Castalian Springs
This project is funded under an agreement with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation - Tennessee Historical Commission.
Contact - Historic Castalian Springs
Email Us: [email protected] Cragfont - 615. 452.7070. Wynnewood - 615. 452.5463. Cragfont. 200 Cragfont Rd. Castalian Springs, TN 37031. Wynnewood ...
Support - Historic Castalian Springs
Your support is vital to the preservation of Historic Castalian Springs. Thank you for helping us bring history to life.
Wynnewood Preservation - Historic Castalian Springs
In many ways, Wynnewood State Historic Site is a uniquely well preserved location that protects an area in Castalian Springs associated with the beginnings of colonization of the Old Southwest. It was a destination point for the majority of westward travelers from 1780-1830.
Wynnewood Historic Timeline - Historic Castalian Springs
Thanks to diligent researchers, we are able to discover the origin of the Wynnewood Mineral Springs Resort and also view its impact throughout the late 1700s and Civil War era.