This Day in 1861

On the opening day of Historic Collinsville, visitors will explore various locations throughout the settlement, offering a glimpse into the daily life of residents in a rural Tennessee community on the day the Civil War began. This new event commemorates the start of the American Civil War on Friday, April 12, 1861, at 4:30 AM, when Confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

$12.00 13 years and Over

$6.00 3-12 years

FREE 0-2 years