History

Save the Carter Outbuildings

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A century and a half ago November 30 became an indelible part of Franklin’s history. Since 1951 when The Carter…

Dec 31, 2015

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Lecture Series, Blue & Gray Days, Evening Tours and more

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Lecture: Hood, Cleburne, and Wagner at the Battle of Franklin: How Personalities Impacted Nov. 30, 1864 November 19, 2015 6:00…

Nov 15, 2015

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19th Century Trades Festival

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Historic Travellers Rest and the Tennessee Arts Commission are hosting the annual Trades Festival which allows participants to go back…

Sep 14, 2015

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Autumn in the Oaks at Oaklands Historic House Museum in Murfreesboro

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Experience the chores of the mid-1800’s through period crafts, demonstrations, games and hands-on activities when you visit Oaklands Historic House…

Aug 21, 2015

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Bootlegger’s Bash

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Inspired by Williamson County’s unique history of bootlegging, this casual evening at Carnton Plantation will give guests the opportunity to…

Jul 25, 2015

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Franklin Farriers

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The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base ball was established in 2012 to entertain and educate our communities by recreating the…

Jun 16, 2015

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Heritage Foundation Tour

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Join the Heritage Foundation of Franklin & Williamson County on June 6 & 7, 2015 to "Experience History Beyond the…

May 13, 2015

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Commemorating American History

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April 9 Robert E. Lee, Confederate General surrenders at Appomattox, VA, to US General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively initiating the…

Apr 01, 2015

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Battle Scarred

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Over 100 artifacts are on display, some of which have not been viewed together for 150 years. Incorporating artifacts, graphic…

Nov 25, 2014

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Battlefield Bourbon

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Robert Hicks, battlefield preservationist and New York Times bestselling author announced today the launch of Battlefield Bourbon, a very small batch…

Oct 31, 2014

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