The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located atop Mabry's Hill in Knoxville, Tennessee. Built in 1858, three generations of the same family resided in the Italianate-style home overlooking downtown Knoxville, the Tennessee River, and Great Smoky Mountains. Furnished and decorated in the style of several decades, Mabry-Hazen gives a rare view into 130 years of Knoxville history. The museum showcases one of the largest original family collections in America with over 2,500 original artifacts on display. Learn about the origins of Knoxville's iconic Market Square, the bitter divisions of the Civil War, the infamous 1882 Gunfight on Gay Street, a mountain city in the New South, the scandalous 1934 breach of promise and seduction trial, and much more through the rich, colorful lives of the Mabry and Hazen families.
Description
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, we're hosting Dusk in the Dogwoods: A Garden Parlor Party!

The Mabry-Hazen House Museum invites everyone to join our friends, board members, and museum staff to celebrate over three decades of historic preservation and education. The event will feature a silent auction, open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, historic house tours, and more.
Mabry-Hazen House Members get a discount on event tickets! Individual annual membership begins at $35. Join now to receive the promo code for up to four tickets at the discounted Member General Admission pricing.
What's A Garden Parlor Party?
With our lawn strewn with gorgeous vintage furniture, we offer the option of reserving a private parlor space for your group. A parlor reservation includes admission for the corresponding number of people. Upon arriving at the party, you will reserve an available private parlor for your group and a sign will be placed with your name.

This event is a swingin' 1920s garden party and features:
- A silent auction filled with items and experiences from local small businesses, producers, makers, and more!
- Costumes are encouraged, with contests for the Most Authentic, Most Creative, etc
- An open bar with signature cocktails, local beer, and wine
- Heavy hors d’oeuvres
- Dance floor with dance instruction
- Live music from the Old City Buskers
- Historic house museum tours
And more!
In the event of rain, Dusk in the Dogwoods will be delayed one week to Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Date & Time
Thu, Apr 17, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM