Civil War Tour with Lotz House, Carter House & Carnton Admission from Nashville
Gray Line Tennessee
4.8
Stacie_T
1 day ago
The people were Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a nice time. So Glad we decided to do it. Thanks
Get an inside look at the bloodiest hours of the American Civil War on this tour from Nashville to Franklin, the site of the famous Battle of Franklin in 1864. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about the war’s dark history as you visit the Carter House and Lotz House, which still bear bullet holes and blood stains. You’ll also tour the Carnton and learn about its role during and after the war, when it became the country's largest private Confederate cemetery.
Departure Point
- Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
- Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Gray Line ToursNashville, TennesseeYou’ll be picked up from your Nashville hotel in the morning and taken by comfortable coach to Franklin, a nearby city that played a key role in the American Civil War. Visit sites near where the Union and Confederate armies fought and hear stories from your knowledgeable guide about the Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864 and known by many as the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War.Duration: 7 hoursStop At: Carter House1140 Columbia Ave, , Franklin, TennesseeStop by the Carter House, located at the center of the Union position during the battle. The house and its outer buildings still show hundreds of bullet holes.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Carnton1345 Eastern Flank Cir, , Franklin, TennesseeNext, enjoy free time in the quaint town of Franklin to shop, eat (own expense) and view other historic sites. You will then journey to the Carnton Plantation, ordered to be a Confederate field hospital by a Southern General and then made an eternal memorial to the Confederate soldiers by the mistress of the house. Now, the plantation is home to the largest private Confederate cemetery in the US. Tour the plantation with your guide and hear narrative descriptions about that fateful battle and the aftermath of the war. After your tour, you’ll be taken back to your Nashville hotel.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lotz House Museum1111 Columbia Ave, , Franklin, TennesseeAt the Lotz House, which became a hospital after the battle, see cannon ball holes and bloodstains on the floors and walls, which bear witness to the savage nature of this horrific conflict. After touring these houses, you will be able to imagine how the residents of Franklin felt when they emerged from their homes on the morning after the battle to find more than 9,500 casualties.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle
- Admission to Carnton Plantation
- Admission to Lotz House
- Learn about The Battle of Franklin and how it included the bloodiest hours of the Civil War
- Admission to Carter House
- Spend time in the quaint historic town of Franklin to shop, eat, and view historic sites on your own
- Visit 3 historical homes located in the town of Franklin, TN
- 7-Hour Guided Civil War & History Day Tour from Nashville
- Lunch (Lunch is on your own in downtown Franklin)
Get an inside look at the bloodiest hours of the American Civil War on this tour from Nashville to Franklin, the site of the famous Battle of Franklin in 1864. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about the war’s dark history as you visit the Carter House and Lotz House, which still bear bullet holes and blood stains. You’ll also tour the Carnton and learn about its role during and after the war, when it became the country's largest private Confederate cemetery.
Departure Point
- Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
- Tours depart from: Gray Line Ticket Booth at the Riverfront Train Station, 108 1st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201 (off 1st Ave S, across from Acme Feed & Seed). Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Gray Line ToursNashville, TennesseeYou’ll be picked up from your Nashville hotel in the morning and taken by comfortable coach to Franklin, a nearby city that played a key role in the American Civil War. Visit sites near where the Union and Confederate armies fought and hear stories from your knowledgeable guide about the Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864 and known by many as the five bloodiest hours of the Civil War.Duration: 7 hoursStop At: Carter House1140 Columbia Ave, , Franklin, TennesseeStop by the Carter House, located at the center of the Union position during the battle. The house and its outer buildings still show hundreds of bullet holes.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Carnton1345 Eastern Flank Cir, , Franklin, TennesseeNext, enjoy free time in the quaint town of Franklin to shop, eat (own expense) and view other historic sites. You will then journey to the Carnton Plantation, ordered to be a Confederate field hospital by a Southern General and then made an eternal memorial to the Confederate soldiers by the mistress of the house. Now, the plantation is home to the largest private Confederate cemetery in the US. Tour the plantation with your guide and hear narrative descriptions about that fateful battle and the aftermath of the war. After your tour, you’ll be taken back to your Nashville hotel.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lotz House Museum1111 Columbia Ave, , Franklin, TennesseeAt the Lotz House, which became a hospital after the battle, see cannon ball holes and bloodstains on the floors and walls, which bear witness to the savage nature of this horrific conflict. After touring these houses, you will be able to imagine how the residents of Franklin felt when they emerged from their homes on the morning after the battle to find more than 9,500 casualties.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Round-Trip Transportation from Nashville Aboard Air-Conditioned Shuttle
- Admission to Carnton Plantation
- Admission to Lotz House
- Learn about The Battle of Franklin and how it included the bloodiest hours of the Civil War
- Admission to Carter House
- Spend time in the quaint historic town of Franklin to shop, eat, and view historic sites on your own
- Visit 3 historical homes located in the town of Franklin, TN
- 7-Hour Guided Civil War & History Day Tour from Nashville
- Lunch (Lunch is on your own in downtown Franklin)
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Stacie_T
The people were Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a nice time. So Glad we decided to do it. Thanks
Jennifer_G
The civil war tour of the three destinations was incredible…. The war’s impact told through the eyes of families caught in the middle is the best way to learn the history of such a significant event. I was particularly impressed with the three tours guides….i mean four guides as the bus driver Nick from Nashville to Franklin gave us so much valuable information on nashville. The guides were passionate about history and appeared to absolutely love their jobs. This is a tour you do not want to miss if you are a history buff or simply curious about civil war facts. A nice lunch break was also appreciated as there are a ton of restaurants in Franklin worth visiting. I would give this 10 stars on this five star system.
72stewartl
Roger the tour guide gave an informed and interesting commentary, answered questions really well and was a friendly host. Would thoroughly recommend. Guides at each site really brought to life the battle and the human aspect for those in Franklin.
cheryln204
The guide at the Carnton set the stage for the battle. At the Carter house, the guide not only shared an abundance of facts, but painted the picture of the war. Speaking from the heart you could see, feel and almost touch the carnage that took place that day. Whether upstairs in the living room or huddled down in the basement. The Lotz house presenter showed the families devastation of losing their home and almost their lives. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in an emotional experience of what war is all about.
Cesca_M
Every one should see the remnants of the civil war.
The tour guides are exceptional very dedicated people, love all the stories of the civil war.