Reenactors will portray life behind the lines of a Civil War army Saturday, December 5
FRANKLIN, TENN.— The Lotz House will host the reenactors from the 33rd Alabama Infantry & 6th Indiana Infantry along with Abe Lincoln Saturday, December 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The re-enactors will provide educational interaction with visitors regarding medical equipment and initiatives and demonstrations of the common life of the soldiers, along with stories of the Battle of Franklin held November 30, 1864.
“We look forward to hosting our Living History event for the ninth year at Lotz House,” said Lotz House Executive Director Thomas Y. Cartwright. “Visitors are always enthralled as they interact with the live reenactors who bring our history to life.”
Visitors will see how the soldiers camp, learn about their lifestyle, and enjoy the stories they tell from the historic battle.
The public is invited to this free event Saturday, December 5, rain or shine. House tours are available. For more information, call 615-790-7190 or visit www.lotzhouse.com.
About the Lotz House:
The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee, at the “epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin, which was a pivotal battle in the Civil War on November 30, 1864. The house is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. Admission charged. The Lotz House is located at 1111 Columbia Avenue. For more information, call 615-790-7190 or visit www.lotzhouse.com.
