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Civil War History Tour – The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee

4.8 / 5

37 reviews

Activity provider: Gray Line of Tennessee
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    Civil War History Tour – The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee

    Activity provider: Gray Line of Tennessee

    4.8

    37 reviews

    From US$ 93.50 per person

    Experience the place where one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War took place: Franklin, Tennessee. Visit three historic Civil War-era homes, hear gripping stories, and get the unique perspectives of soldiers and civilians alike.

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    Duration 7 hours
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    Wheelchair accessible

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    Highlights
    • Take a trip back in time to explore the history of the Civil War in Franklin, Tennessee
    • Experience Live History: see the bullet holes and cannonballs from the bloodiest battle in the Civil War!
    • Walk through three homes sites involved in the Battle of Franklin
    Full description
    On this tour, we'll pay a visit to what was Ground Zero for one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. This is a trip back in time to three of the homes that stand to tell the tales of the epic battle of Franklin, Tennessee: The Carter House, Lotz House and the Carnton Plantation. All three of these beautiful mansions are unique examples of Civil War-era architecture, which house unique stories of heroism and war as well as antiques, bullet holes and the occasional cannon ball indentation! After exploring some of these impressive architectural monuments, have lunch on your own between tours of the homes in the historic downtown district of Franklin. See a new side of the Civil War era in the deep south, and make this a day you won't soon forget!
    Includes
    • Admission to the Lotz and Carter Houses and Carnton Plantation
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    • Guests are expected to be in their lobby half hour before the tour start time
    • Guests are expected to reach out 24 hours prior to tour time to arrange pickup
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    based on 37 reviews

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    It was super interesting learning new facts of the Civil War, being there, it was touching, sad, unimaginable and a reminder of how evil times of passed and to see that history does and will repeat itself. History is not taught to our kids and it’s scary and sad for the reasons come from evil. God Bless America and We The People

    March 25, 2023

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    Fantastic tour, we learned so much from the 3 wonderful guides @ the houses _ only wish we could bring ye home to Ireland to breadth such enthusiasm into our history . Terry our driver was terrific, highly recommend this tour if you have any interest in Civil War history

    March 25, 2023

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    The tour is worth it. Family stories really made the effects of the battle come alive. Wondering about how they can include enslaved people's stories into this expereince. That to me would make this a more authentic expereince. Unable to go to last house becasue of a flood. Substituted with drive by of famous houses. Not what I wanted.

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    March 25, 2023

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