Fiddlers Grove Historic Village — Attraction in Lebanon

Visiting Fiddlers Grove Historic Village for the 225th Wilson County anniversary was a memorable experience, especially with the family. Seeing the historic buildings and displays was like stepping back in time, which made for a unique outing, especially for the little ones. There’s something about walking through old general stores, log cabins, and schoolhouses that really brings the past to life. Each building felt like it had a story to tell, and even though our toddlers didn’t fully understand the history, they loved exploring the spaces.

The event was well-organized, and there was a warm, inviting vibe throughout the village. The volunteers did a great job answering questions and sharing interesting details about the history behind each building. They made the experience interactive, which made a difference for a family with young kids. Getting to experience all this during a free event was a nice bonus.

The size of Fiddlers Grove is perfect for a family day out—large enough to keep everyone interested but not so big that it wears you out. The layout made it easy to navigate with strollers, which is a big plus for parents with toddlers. Even when it got a little crowded, it never felt overwhelming. Just enough space to move around comfortably and enjoy each part of the village.

The setting itself is peaceful, with that old-timey charm that’s perfect for slowing down and enjoying a simple day together. Finding spots for a quick rest and snack wasn’t hard, and there was plenty of shade, which kept things...

We have our family reunion here every year. It is fabulous because the building is air conditioned and has tables, chairs, full kitchen with service window!! Huge commercial ice maker too! We get there early and set up tables and chairs however we like them. Then start prepping the food and drinks. There are mens and women's 3 stall bathrooms. Then after we get everything going, we can go out and about. We walk all over fiddlers grove looking in the cabins, hospital, kitchens, old train and general store. Every one of them tells a story! Sometimes there are shows going on you can enjoy as well! They have swings and benches nestled under huge shade trees, perfect for people who rather relax a while instead of walking all through fiddlers grove. When you are done just clean up and leave it like you found it!! It is definitely worth a look, you will love it!! The tree in my pics has names carved in the leaves....that's why so many...

Wife and I went there as part of our trip for our 27th wedding anniversary. The gentleman in the general store gave us a short history lesson on how the buildings came to be placed there and what the history was behind them. We loved seeing the old builds and the way people lived in that time. The train area was great as I had some of those old trains growing up( wish I still had them now). I like seeing some of the old tractors as there were a couple that reminded me of the ones we had growing up on the farm in Michigan. Great place to visit...