Giles County Jubilee

Public Day - May 9, 2026, 10AM-3PM

Free admission - $5 donation suggested

In 2026 the country is celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Wolf Gap is celebrating all things Giles County and Tennessee history with the Giles County Jubilee!

Join us to delve into more than 250 years of history with live demonstrations of historic skills such as log hewing, flint knapping, the fur trade era, open hearth cooking, and much more.

Meet re-enactors portraying the fur trade era, early Giles County, U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, and World War I soldiers.

See antique machinery in action, like a 19th-century gin spinner and more! Enjoy special displays of historic items from the Giles County Historical Society’s collection, and speakers on topics from local history. More presenters are being added every week!

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is everything happening on Saturday the 9th? Events are ongoing through the 10am-3pm festival, and even most scheduled programs will be recurring multiple times during the day, every hour or every 90 minutes. These recurring programs include a firing demonstration of Civil War weapons, and a presentation on Sgt. William Holland of the 111th U.S. Colored Troops.

Our speakers are at 11am and 1:30pm. At 11am, John Finch Nelson will speak on the history of Black churches in Giles County. At 1:30pm, Professor Cochran Pruett, Chair of the Department of History at UT Southern, will speak on the local history research work he is leading with university students to discover hidden histories of the Civil War era in Giles County.

If you’re here during lunchtime, you can purchase a local farm-to-table lunch inside Wolf Gap’s Education Center.

What is there for my kids to do? This is a very kid-friendly event! Kids will enjoy dipping a beeswax candle to take home, exploring old-fashioned toys, churning and taste-testing butter, trying writing with a quill pen and using a wax seal, doing the Giles County Historical Society scavenger hunt, and much more!

Will there be food? Yes, lunch will be sold! Roger Coleman of Culture Valley Farms will be selling farm-to-table lunches inside the Education Center with something to appeal to every palate. The Giles County Historical Society will be selling baked goods at their table in the gallery.

Is it really free? Yes! We want this special day to be accessible to all our neighbors, but we welcome your support with a $5/adult donation upon entry, or a larger donation if you choose! The wagon rides are $5/person, free for ages 5 and under, with tickets available at the front desk. Every other attraction and presentation is free!

How do I find Wolf Gap? Wolf Gap is located at 2718 Tarpley Shop Rd., Pulaski TN. If you’re coming from Pulaski, from Lawrence County, or from northern Giles County, the easiest route is to take Highway 31 south from Hwy 64 to the intersection with Tarpley Shop Rd/Prospect Road, then turn left (east). Go 5.4 miles on Tarpley Shop Road to find our gate! If you’re coming from Lincoln County, take Hwy 64 west, cross under 65, then turn left onto Bunker Hill Road. Follow Bunker Hill Road to the 4-way stop and turn right onto Bunker Hill Road, which turns into Tarpley Shop Road and brings you to our gate. If you’re using I-65 to get here, take Exit 1, Exit 6 or Exit 14.