Experience the intensity of the American Civil War on a tour of historic Franklin battle sites. Visit the Carter House, Lotz House, and Carnton to learn about the war’s dark history and see bullet holes and blood stains that still remain.
Experience the intensity of the American Civil War on a tour of historic Franklin battle sites. Visit the Carter House, Lotz House, and Carnton to learn about the war’s dark history and see bullet holes and blood stains that still remain.
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Gray Line Tours - Arrive at the Riverfront Train Station at 108 1st Avenue South 15 minutes before departure.
Explore sites where the Union and Confederate forces clashed and listen to your knowledgeable guide share stories about the Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, often referred to as the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War.
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- Gray Line Tours - Arrive at the Riverfront Train Station at 108 1st Avenue South 15 minutes before departure.
Explore sites where the Union and Confederate forces clashed and listen to your knowledgeable guide share stories about the Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, often referred to as the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War.
- Carter House - Visit the Carter House, located at the heart of the Union position during the battle. The house and its outbuildings still bear hundreds of bullet holes.
- Carnton - Enjoy some leisure time in the charming town of Franklin to shop, dine (at your own expense), and explore other historic sites. Then, proceed to the Carnton Plantation, which was designated as a Confederate field hospital by a Southern General and later transformed into a lasting memorial to Confederate soldiers by the lady of the house.
Today, the plantation hosts the largest private Confederate cemetery in the United States. Tour the plantation with your guide and hear detailed accounts of the battle and the war’s aftermath. After the tour, you will be returned to your Nashville hotel.
- Lotz House Museum - At the Lotz House, which served as a hospital post-battle, observe cannonball holes and bloodstains on the floors and walls, testifying to the brutal nature of this tragic conflict. After visiting these houses, you will gain insight into how the residents of Franklin felt when they emerged from their homes the morning after the battle to discover over 9,500 casualties.
- 7-Hour Guided Civil War & History Day Tour from Nashville
- Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle
- Admission to Carnton Plantation, Lotz House, and Carter House
- In-depth storytelling about The Battle of Franklin’s crucial moments
- Free time in historic Franklin for shopping, dining, and sightseeing
- 7-Hour Guided Civil War & History Day Tour from Nashville
- Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle
- Admission to Carnton Plantation, Lotz House, and Carter House
- In-depth storytelling about The Battle of Franklin’s crucial moments
- Free time in historic Franklin for shopping, dining, and sightseeing
- Gratuities
- Lunch (Lunch is on your own in downtown Franklin)
- Gratuities
- Lunch (Lunch is on your own in downtown Franklin)
Explore the gruesome events of the American Civil War on this trip from Nashville to Franklin, where the well-known Battle of Franklin took place in 1864. Acquire knowledge about the war’s bleak past from your informed guide as you explore the Carter House and Lotz House, both of which still exhibit bullet marks and blood stains. You’ll also journey…
Explore the gruesome events of the American Civil War on this trip from Nashville to Franklin, where the well-known Battle of Franklin took place in 1864. Acquire knowledge about the war’s bleak past from your informed guide as you explore the Carter House and Lotz House, both of which still exhibit bullet marks and blood stains. You’ll also journey through the Carnton and come to understand its involvement during and following the conflict, when it evolved into the nation’s biggest private Confederate cemetery.
- Lunch on your own in downtown Franklin.
- Accessibility: ADA-compliant vehicles are available for most tours if you provide us with a 48-hour notice. After scheduling your tour, please contact our Dispatch Office to confirm availability.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
