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Carter House

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1140 Columbia Ave Franklin TN 37064
Phone
(615) 791-1861
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(615) 794-1327

Business Hours

Status: Closed

Sunday
1:00pm-5:00pm
Monday
9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am-5:00pm
Friday
9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm

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Guided House Tours Join us for a guided tour of the historic Carter House. Tours begin shortly after opening and the last on...e is at 4 pm daily. You do not need a reservation unless your group is 10 or more. The guided tour lasts approximately 60 minutes. Your admission includes access to the museum in the Visitors' Center and a map of the grounds, which you may explore on your own. House...

This 1830 home withstood the 1864 Battle of Franklin.

The Carter House stood as a command post for the Confederate army during the Battle of Frankin in 1864. Today, it stands as a reminder of America's Civil War. The red-brick structure, as well as other buildings on the grounds, still shows evidence of a bitter assault. Built in 1830, the fully restored home offers a look into life in the war-torn South. Inside you will find period antiques and...

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Built in 1830, the Carter House served as the Union army command post during the Battle of Franklin. Throughout the bloody fight, which raged all around the house, the Carter family and friends hid in the cellar. Today, you can still see many bullet holes in the main house and various outbuildings on the property. In addition to getting a tour of the restored home, you can spend time in the...

This small brick home was ground zero of one of Tennessee's bloodiest Civil War battles.

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The Union Army captured Nashville in 1862, and by 1864, Confederate General Hood and his Army of Tennessee were prepared to take it back. Marching up from the South, the...

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A fantastic tour by Mike made the fate of the occupants of this humble house come alive. We were not aware of the battle at Franklin before visiting. We found ourselves in Franklin while … A fantastic tour by Mike made the fate of the occupants of this humble house come alive. We were not aware of the battle at Franklin before visiting. We found ourselves in Franklin while touring Tenessee and...

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We decided to visit the home because of others in our group at the Carnton Plantation. They said it was a must see. It didn't disappoint. The historian that gave our tour was so knowledgeable and … We decided to visit the home because of others in our group at the Carnton Plantation. They said it was a must see. It didn't disappoint. The historian that gave our tour was so knowledgeable and...

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The Battle of Frankln was an important battle of the civil war. Three historical sites in Franklin help in understanding this time in our history. We recommend buying a ticket that admits … The Battle of Frankln was an important battle of the civil war. Three historical sites in Franklin help in understanding this time in our history. We recommend buying a ticket that admits you to all three...

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I had no idea of this home and the stories of the family who lived here. I appreciate the tour guide who filled us in on every detail of the war. It definitely was like a history class....though the interesting artifacts and personal stories help keep you entertained. I wanted to see and hear more about the kitchen only because...

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The Carter House is one of three main sites in Franklin, TN that tell the story of the Civil War battle of Franklin. You can buy a value ticket at any of the three locations to get reduced entry to all of the sites and if you can not visit all of the sites on the same day the ticket...

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Located on an 8-acre Civil War battlefield near Franklin sits the Carter House. Built in 1830, the building now houses a museum about the 1864 Battle of Franklin, as well as one of the most damaged buildings from Civil War which contains more than 1,000 bullet holes. Visitors can take tour the house and grounds, watch a video and go on a self-guided tour through the museum.

The Carter House, built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, witnessed one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on November 30, 1864.

This ante-bellum home was the site of a famous Civil War battle and has a museum dedicated to the history of the battle.

Evidence of the November 1864 Battle of Franklin is still noticeable today at this Registered National Historic Landmark that features innumerable bullet holes which scar the house and the surrounding structures. Tours are available throughout the year.

The Carter House stood as a command post for the Confederate army during the Battle of Frankin in 1864. Today, it stands as a reminder of America's Civil War. The red-brick structure, as well as other buildings on the grounds, still shows evidence of a bitter assault. Built in 1830, the fully restored home offers a look into life in the war-torn South. Inside you will find period antiques and...

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While daily tours are frequent, they do not occur at scheduled times. Visitors are worked in the moment they arrive so that wait time is minimal.

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