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Annual Illumination Ceremony to Commemorate Battle of Franklin

Annual Illumination Ceremony to Commemorate Battle of Franklin

Battle of Franklin Trust to honor casualties and the 155th anniversary of the battle

FRANKLIN, Tenn. On Saturday, Nov. 30, The Battle of Franklin Trust will display luminaries at dusk to honor the casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 155 years ago. Additionally, the organization will be offering specialized battlefield tours on Nov. 30.FRANKLIN, Tenn. On Saturday, Nov. 30, The Battle of Franklin Trust will display luminaries at dusk to honor the casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 155 years ago. Additionally, the organization will be offering specialized battlefield tours on Nov. 30.

The Battle of Franklin Trust will offer two different specialized battlefield tours on the anniversary of the battle at Carter House. The first will take place at 5:00 a.m. on Nov. 30, led by Eric A. Jacobson, followed by a second tour at 8:00 a.m. that will focus on leadership during the battle. The tour will be led by Eric A. Jacobson and Olivia Munsch. Regular battlefield tours will be offered at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on both Friday, Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30.

“It is difficult to comprehend the immense loss that unfolded on Nov. 30, 1864,” said Eric A. Jacobson, CEO of The Battle of Franklin Trust. “Seeing the luminaries glowing at dusk and hearing the names of some of those who were killed, wounded, or captured can make a profound impact and help better understand the Battle of Franklin.”

The Illumination ceremony to commemorate the battle’s anniversary will begin at 4 p.m. at Carnton.  Brief remarks will be delivered and the names of casualties will be read aloud. This year, the luminaries will be placed inside Carnton and Carter House. Living historians will also be present on site.

Carnton and Carter House will be open to the public for free walk-through tours from 5-7 p.m. The final tours prior to the ceremony will begin at 3 p.m. Parties interested in the Nov. 30 specialized tours must reserve and purchase in advance, as only 25 spots are available for each tour. For more information, contact Hannah Jacobs at 615-794-0903 or hannah@boft.org.

The Illumination ceremony is free and open to the public. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, visit www.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.

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