Historic Mansker's Station Frontier Life Center in Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Historic Mansker's Station Frontier Life Center in Goodlettsville, Tennessee is a nationally recognized historical site that offers daily interpretations, filming opportunities and special events that can be found while learning more about the history of this town. You'll get to discover the American European settlement of Mansker's Station and what it represented to the settlers and travelers that were headed out West. Mansker's Station represented a safe place for them to spend the night or even a few days during their trip. For the individuals that already lived in Tennessee, Mansker's Station served as a blockhouse, successful trading post and much more. While this settlement does not represent the same things today, it's been recreated to a condition almost identical to what it was like in the 18th century. If you're interested in learning what life in Middle Tennessee was like in the 18th century, you can take part in a tour, for a small fee, throughout the place. If you think you will be in the area, they offer a calendar of events where you can learn when the next tour or encampment will be available. It will truly be like being part of the life of the 18th century settlers. This encampment, called the Colonial Fair Encampment, is an annual event that has the men trading their goods and chatting about the weather while the women discuss aspects of their life in the unsettled wilderness of Middle Tennessee. They also offer a Traders Row where you can purchase many goods. You'll find some excellent lodging near the Center if you're interested in staying overnight and spending a few days exploring. Whether you choose the Fairfield Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Guesthouse Inn & Suites, Millennium Maxwell House or Gaylord Opryland, you'll find accommodations that will make every moment of your stay enjoyable and memorable.
The 18th century springs to life during the annual Colonial Fair Encampment at Historic Mansker's Station Frontier Life Center, when living history actor take to the center for a day of colonial excitement.
