Heritage Foundation of Williamson County

06/12/2026

☁️ Today's Timeless Tales is CANCELLED!

Rain means we're calling it — our outdoor ocean activity and messy discovery bins need sunshine to shine. We're sorry to disappoint any little beachcombers who were ready to dig in!
The good news?

July is going to be worth the wait.

Local author Gabrielle Waary and illustrator Andrea Silva are joining us to share their brand-new bedtime story, Sweet Dreams Franklin — and you will not want to miss it.

📅 July 10 · 9 AM

👉 Reserve your spot:

Join us on the lawn of Dan German Hospital (137 4th Avenue S., Franklin, TN) on Friday, July 10th at 9 AM for our next Timeless Tales adventure! Be sure […]

06/11/2026

Tomorrow morning, we're off to the seashore! 🌊

Join us at 9 AM on the lawn of the historic Dan German Hospital (137 4th Avenue S., Franklin, TN) for our Timeless Tales read-aloud of “A Day at the Seashore” — then stick around for hands-on seaside fun and a book to take home.

Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs/blankets. See you tomorrow!

🔗 RSVP here: http://bit.ly/TimelessTalesJune

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Two and a half centuries of American history — right here in your own backyard. 🇺🇸

The America's 250th Scavenger Hunt, part of the Museum Without Walls at the Moore-Morris History & Culture Center, connects the national story of America's founding to the streets, buildings, and community of Williamson County.

Free to download. Fun for all ages.

👉 Download your scavenger hunt map + unlock free historical activity sheets, recipes, and more: bit.ly/JointheScavengerHunt

06/05/2026

One week from today, we're headed to the seashore! 🐚

Join us June 12th at 9 AM on the lawn of the historic Dan German Hospital (137 4th Avenue S., Franklin, TN) for our next Timeless Tales read-aloud — “A Day at the Seashore” (1951) by Kathryn and Byron Jackson.

We'll read, explore, and play — plus every registered child takes home their own copy of the book.

Pro tip: Be sure to bring your own lawn chairs/blankets! 😉

🔗 RSVP today: http://bit.ly/TimelessTalesJune

06/01/2026

Calling all 9th-12th graders – Ready to leave your mark on Williamson County? 📍

This Summer, sign-ups are officially open for the all-new "Franklin's Living History Lab" this fall. ☀️🍂

In this free afterschool program, a small group of students will:
🔍 explore Franklin's past and how history is preserved today
💻 build research, leadership, and civic skills
🤝 collaborate on a community project
🫂 make lasting friendships

If you know a student who's passionate about what makes Franklin special – this is the perfect opportunity to build college and career skills while making a difference in the community! ⏳

Jumpstart those college and job applications: 🎓
APPLY by July 31st at http://bit.ly/franklinlivinghistorylab

🗓 Program launches August 28th –
twice/monthly, Thursday afternoons.

05/29/2026

Think about the places in Williamson County that still take your breath away. 🤔

The historic home you slow down for. The street that still looks and feels like it did decades ago. The Franklin Theatre — saved by this community and now nominated for ACM Venue of the Year.

Someone fought for that. And now it's your turn.

For nearly 60 years, the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County has shown up for this place — because people like you believed it was worth protecting. That belief is what makes the work possible. Your gift keeps the momentum going forward.

Celebrate National Preservation Month and donate today. 🔗 bit.ly/DonateSpringAppeal_

05/27/2026

Williamson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in America — and what we keep, what we protect, and what we pass on is being decided right now. ⬇️

Every landmark still standing. Every story still told. Every corner of Williamson County that still feels like itself — that's the power of a community that cares. One that shows up, over and over, and says what we have is worth keeping.

That's you.

This is National Preservation Month. Make your mark before it ends. 🔗 bit.ly/DonateSpringAppeal_

05/23/2026

How many times have you driven down Main Street and thought — "how lucky am I to live here?" ✨

That feeling isn't an accident.

The quaint streetscapes, the preserved storefronts, the sense that this place still has a soul — that's the result of people in this community who decided that Williamson County was worth protecting.

And because of them, we get to enjoy it today.

This May, it's your turn to be that person — for the next generation.

🔗 Give today: bit.ly/DonateSpringAppeal_

05/22/2026

⏰ Today is the last day to nominate a place worth saving.

Somewhere in Williamson County, a piece of history is holding on — barely. A secluded road. A church. A building on a block that's changing faster than anyone expected.

If you've been thinking someone should do something about that place — today is your day. Nominations for our 2026 Sites to Save class close tonight at 11:59 pm CT, and after midnight, the window closes for another year.

One nomination can change everything for a place that has no other voice.

🔗 Nominate a place worth saving → bit.ly/SitestoSave2026