4:00 pm | Wednesday, Nov 30th
152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin – Illumination – Carnton Plantation – November 30, 2016
To commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Franklin, 10,000 luminaries, representing the casualties of the battle, will be lit at dusk. This event is free to the public.
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.
Please visit Carnton Plantation for more information.
4:30 pm | Sunday, Aug 28th
Carnton Plantation – Sunset Concert Series: Chris Weaver Band – August 28, 2016
Carnton Plantation serves as a unique venue for friends and families to relax on the lawn and listen to some of area’s most talented musicians. The gates open at 4:30 pm and the music lasts from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased either in advance or at the door. Guests are welcome to pack picnic dinners or take advantage of on-site food and beverage vendors. Click here for more information!
5:30 pm | Friday, Jul 15th
Herald Reports
The Battle of Franklin Trust will host the sixth annual Bootlegger’s Bash on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at Carnton Plantation.
Guests will celebrate Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging with a casual evening featuring local whiskey, a delicious Southern supper and live entertainment. All proceeds from this ticketed event will be donated to the preservation of Carnton Plantation and The Carter House.
“Bootleggers Bash is a staple event at Carnton Plantation and always attracts a fun crowd,” said Brittany Mayfield, wedding and event coordinator at The Battle of Franklin Trust. “Guests will enjoy food and drink while dancing to a live local band.”
Read more at Williamson Herald.
5:30 pm | Thursday, Nov 12th
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.
5:30 pm | Thursday, Oct 22nd
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.
Please visit Evening Tour of Carnton for more information and to purchase tickets.
