Hendersonville Attractions
Hendersonville (pop. 41,000) was settled in the late 1700's. It is the home to Trinity Music City, Historic Rock Castle and Monthaven - an historic home that houses the Hendersonville Arts Council.
Rock Castle
The Historic Rock Castle in Hendersonville is a limestone Federal house which dates back to the late 18th C. It was built on seven levels by General Daniel Smith, a U.S. senator and protege of Andrew Jackson. A smokehouse and lake are on the grounds.
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Trinity Music City, USA
Visitors to Trinity Music City in Hendersonville can travel through an actual recreation of the Via Dolorosa, an ancient street in the old walled city of Jerusalem and experience the story of Jesus from his birth to the ascension in the motion pictures "The Revolutionary I & II". The former estate of Country Music legend Conway Twitty is also open to the public.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center
The US Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center is located in the Rockland Recreation Area. The center has displays that depict the history and development of the Cumberland River and Old Hickory Lake.
