Fite-Fessenden House

05/29/2026

Scan the QR code for Activities while the Exhibit is at the Fite-Fessenden House! Or email for link to [email protected]

05/17/2026

05/13/2026

Happening Thursday (and deadline to RSVP is *TODAY*)—All adults 55+ are invited to Young at Heart for a lunch & learn with James Jordan, President of the Fite-Fessenden House Museum here in Lebanon. He will speak on the history of the Wilson County Fair dating back to 1853! Lunch will be Mexican Casserole with salsa & chips. Contact Cori Brantley at 615-444-3315 or [email protected] to save your seat. 🥘 📖 💛

05/08/2026

The Year Round Garden Club has collaborated with the Fite-Fessenden House for many years giving both Financial support and volunteer work year round weeding, planting and establishing the Parterre Garden around the historic DAR fountain. The YRGC flower show at Mitchell House will be fantastic! Mark your Calendars for June 4, 2026. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.at
The Mitchell House
106 N. Castle Heights Avenue
Lebanon, TN 37087
Open to the Public Free Admission
Handicap Parking Available

04/17/2026

Fite-Fessenden House kicked off its America 250 Celebration in March with a lunch n learn featuring Dr. Natali Inman, who spoke on the revolution in the South. Stay tuned for upcoming America 250 events at Fite-Fessenden House.

03/22/2026

Next time you’re driving down West Main, notice the new lights shining on Fite-Fessenden House.

This long-awaited project was made possible through Historic Lebanon Main Street’s new Facade Grant Program, which supports facade improvements such as lighting, painting, awnings, and signage within the downtown district.

Historic Lebanon Main Street’s mission is to preserve, enrich, and promote historic downtown Lebanon as the vibrant heart of the community, and this investment is a strong example of that work in action. Funding for these grants comes from the generosity of annual corporate partners and community-supported fundraisers like the Farm to Table Dinner.(Save the date for September 20 at Cumberland University!)

03/16/2026

Tomorrow, Fite-Fessenden House welcomes Spring AND welcomes guests to another sold -out CedarStone Bank Lunch and Learn. Dr Natali Inman will speak on the American Revolution in the South. Thanks to ALL the volunteers who make it happen at FFH.

01/27/2026

Our Year in Review:

As vice-president of the board of History Associates of Wilson County, I am beyond excited to present this video of the year 2025. None of this could have happened without you, the individuals who attend our events and support us in many ways, big and small.

As we reflect on a successful 2025 at Fite -Fessenden House, we not only thank our individual donors but also the Lebanon/Wilson County community at-large, especially our loyal sponsors: City of Lebanon, Wilson County Government, CedarStone Bank, and Lebanon Breakfast Rotary.

Collaboration with other groups, namely Historic Lebanon, Year Round Garden Club. Margaret Gaston Chapter NSDAR, Pickett’s Chapel, Cumberland University, and Fiddler’s Grove is essential to our mission.
We also thank those who rented FFH for their special occasions.

When we formed the new board in 2019, we envisioned not only preserving the site itself but also making this historic home a vital part of our community. Today, we celebrate our progress toward that goal and look forward to another year of learning, growth , and fun at Fite-Fessenden House Museum. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0efctIP06_LwY6P_ib_kRPvQg

01/05/2026

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🌟 **Happy New Year 2026!** 🌟

As we step into another year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together in 2025.

Thank you for your enthusiasm, participation, and contributions. Whether you attended our events, shared stories, or helped spread the word, every bit of support has made a significant impact. Together, we’ve celebrated our past, had lots of fun with keeping history alive through Gilded Age Art Classes, DAR Meetings, Lunch and Learns, Within These Walls with the FFH Archives Committee and our first Annual Traditional Christmas Teas! Also a very sincere thank you to all who responded to our membership drive and those who rented FFH for events, all essential to keeping our house alive for generations to come.

Here’s to more shared memories, discoveries, and adventures in 2026! We can’t wait to see what this year holds.

Wishing you all a year filled with joy, the love of history and inspiration!

Historically Yours,
Fite-Fessenden House/
The History Associates of Wilson County Board