tipton-haynes historic site

The park is very well kept; the grass is trimmed, the buildings were in great condition, and the area was very safe for all ages. The nature tail is a great walk through the beautiful East Tennessee mountains and is worth the time. The buildings and surrounding taught some history I was never taught in school which I thought was very cool. The guides are very imformative and friendly. It was a great experience!

This site and museum were very interesting. We learned some history that was never taught in our schools! The grounds were well-kept and the buildings well-restored and the cave was fun to visit. The guide was very informative.

This Site spans a fascinating period of East Tennessee history. From early visits by famed botanist André Michaux between 1789 and 1796, to the pre-civil war social and political history, Tipton-Haynes Historical site offers a very personal look at the lives of several families.

The historical Park was well kept up. The part had two separate fees. One for self guided. Another for a tour guide. You cannot go inside the house itself but you could view the buildings around. You can go inside the barn in the shed and you can also see the garden. There's also a nature trail on the historical site and a cave which you can venture into. Altogether the historical site was small but well-kept and really nice to see.

A nice historical site, well maintained and cared for. Small but interesting museum with lots of info. Pleasant staff and a great guide. If you go, take the guided tour as they are well informed and more fun than just walking around reading signs.

Parking is tight, camper/5th wheel etc, a toad is best.Small site, with lotsof out buildings, pay for tour and ask about basement kitchen,very neat

I had a new tour guide show me around. He was very informative. It was interesting to see the original house plus the new addition. There was also the lawyer's office, slave cabin, and various other types of buildings. Enjoyed the museum as well. Gave a good foundation of the area's history.

As a Tipton descendant, I had a personal interest in seeing the site. The museum was very informative and the site has been historically maintained. It is located against the scenic backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains. The guide was very informative and was able to answer our questions.

a lovely event..entertainment, showed how candles were made, volunteers did a good job...was there for a sap collecting event in the spring one year also....have NOT visited in a few years since grandchild in this area has grown up!!

Guide was in a huge hurry, all I could do to keep up. Home was gorgeous, hated the traffic sounds when trying to imagine what it was like back then.

We visited this interesting historic site and learned some things of the past history of the area. We were showed how they made brooms from broom straw. It was cool and was a great place to walk and relax. We were told some of the history of and about the Tipton's and the Hayne's. Also they were making sorghum.

tipton-haynes is a very different place to visit in johnson city. It sets on a large piece of land and is very old. It is not however run down in any way, it remains a very nice place to walk around and learn some history. This place also has been known for paranormal activity.

Tipton- Haynes is a great place to visit. The grounds are a place where you can let the kids run and hike. The visitor center is an excellent place to learn the history surrounding Johnson City. The day we were there they were making maple syrup like they used to and they had a re-enactor in the cabin explaining life in the hills. It was a a neat place to go to learn and get the kids out of the car on a trip. They have all kinds of activites throughout the year highlighting the different things occuring on a farm from this era.

I always enjoy the events in spring and fall. The site has a variety of ways to experience the past plus the wild life area has a cave to explore and walking paths. The wild flowers are a special treat in the spring.

This site has historic buildings in a pretty setting. If you keep an eye on the website calendar there are special events were you can learn old-fashion talents such as making fibers from flax or watch reenactments. They also have nature related events such as bird-watching and learning about native plants. I always enjoy the small hiking loop, pond, and stream on the property. The small natural cave is especially fun for kids (very small and safe). If you go the right time of year wild blackberries and raspberries frequent the property. You can generally visit for free, or a very small fee for certain eventsI also like going during the native plant sales during the summers. It is a good way to avoid planting invasive species in your flower garden.