History Summer Camp

9:00 am | Tuesday, Jul 16th

The Battle of Franklin Trust’s History Summer Camp offers children two unique opportunities to learn about America’s past which still affects us today. Through activities, demonstrations, andfun, campers can learn everything from the most popular foods, to the Underground Railroad, to Civil War marching drills. The camp provides an engaging learning experience for boys and girls ages 8-12. The cost of this camp is $160.00/per camper. For questions or more information, please contact Sarah Falck at (615) 786-1864 or sarah@boft.org.

July 16-18, 2019

Luminaries to be displayed Nov. 30

2:43 pm | Friday, Oct 28th

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On Wednesday, Nov. 30, The Battle of Franklin Trust will once again display luminaries at dusk to honor the casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 152 years ago.

“This event is one of the most solemn ceremonies we perform here at the Trust,” said The Battle of Franklin Trust CEO, Eric A. Jacobson. “It is sometimes difficult to explain the toll of the battle with words alone, and seeing the luminaries glowing at dusk and into the darkness profoundly contributes to our understanding of what happened in Franklin on Nov. 30, 1864.”

The ceremony to commemorate the battle’s anniversary will begin at 4 p.m. at The Carter Hill Battlefield Park. Casualties’ names will be read aloud throughout the ceremony, and visitors are invited to walk throughout the luminaries to experience this somber event. Carnton Plantation and The Carter House will be open to the public for free walk-through tours from 5-7 p.m. This year’s luminaries will be placed on both sides of Columbia Pike along the Federal line, which the Confederates briefly broke through and where so many of the battle’s casualties occurred.

The ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information and volunteer inquiries, please contact Brittany Mayfield at (615) 794-0903 or brittany@boft.org.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history.

Bootlegger’s Bash

7:00 pm | Saturday, Aug 13th

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Bootlegger’s Bash – August 13, 2016 – Carnton Plantation

Inspired by Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging, the Bootlegger’s Bash is an event which attracts a fun crowd. This casual evening at Carnton Plantation will give guests the opportunity to taste local whiskeys, enjoy a delicious Southern supper, and be entertained by a lively band. Reservations are required. Please contact Brittany Mayfield at (615) 794-0903 or brittany@boft.org for more information.

Please visit Carnton Plantation for more information.

The Civil Rights Act of 1875

6:00 pm | Thursday, Feb 18th

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Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation

Join us for an evening lecture at the Fleming Center at Carnton with speaker Eric A. Jacobson discussing the Civil Rights Act of 1875 and how it was later overturned by the Supreme Court. Jacobson will examine the turbulent years that followed and how it is connected to the 1950s and 1960s. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited to the first 100 guests.

Please visit Lecture: The Civil Rights Act of 1875 for more information.

Hands on History – Valentine’s Day Program

10:00 am | Saturday, Feb 13th

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Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation

Hands on History – Valentine’s Day Program, February 13, 2016 – 10 am – 12 pm

Children will enjoy making old-fashioned Valentine cards to send to their loved ones and decorating a special box to keep their very own valentines in. We will look at authentic Valentines sent from soldiers and from their loved ones back home. Reservations are required and the cost is $15/child. Please contact Angell Wallace at (615) 794-0903 or angell@boft.org.

Please visit Events at The Carter House & Carnton Plantation for more information.

Evening Tour of Carnton

5:30 pm | Thursday, Nov 12th

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Join us for a special evening tour of Carnton Plantation led by Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson. The tour will be followed by dinner provided by Puckett’s Grocery. The cost is $40 and reservations are required. Please contact Meagan Wuest at (615) 794-0903 or meagan@boft.org for more information or to make a reservation.

To purchase tickets and for more information please visit Evening Tour of Carnton.

Extended Tour

6:46 pm | Monday, Jun 29th

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The Battle of Franklin Trust will offer an extended tour of the historic Carnton Plantation, to begin July 7, 2015. This special and comprehensive walking tour will include visiting
five locations on the property and will focus on some elements of the Battle of Franklin as well as the history of Carnton before, during, and after the Civil War.

In making the announcement Battle of Franklin Trust CEO and Historian Eric A. Jacobson, said, “The Battle of Franklin is a monumental moment of the Civil War. To be able to teach about what unfolded during this time, as well as what the McGavock family sacrificed, is a great honor. Even more, with this extended tour we can talk about the history of slavery at Carnton, in Tennessee, and across the nation as well as the Confederate Cemetery. We are fortunate to be able to share the story of so many people who are a part of our great history.”

During the extended tour, visitors will begin with a brief history of the site’s early years and then proceed inside the house. From there, visitors will continue through the slave quarters, walk through the historic family garden and complete the tour by walking through the family and
Confederate cemeteries.

Carnton has been open to the public since the late 1970s and offers visitors the chance to explore and understand the history of the McGavock family, who was directly impacted by the Battle of Franklin and used their home as a field hospital for the Confederate wounded. Tours are Tuesday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended for tours on Tuesday through Friday and are required for Saturday. Tickets are $25 for all ages. Please contact Angell Wallace by calling 615-794-0903 or emailing angell@boft.org for questions or to make reservations.

About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to visitors’ understanding of the November 30, 1864 Battle of Franklin. The Trust is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle to preserve this important part of the nation’s history.