Carnton Plantation

Carnton

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Carnton is a historic site located at 1345 Eastern Flank Circle in Franklin, Tennessee. This institution serves as a cemetery, museum, park, and tourist …

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Dec 13, 2024
After visiting the Carter House we toured the Carnton house. Again, another fantastic story of a family's will to survive and the unselfish efforts of Civil War surgeons attempting to save the thousa… Full review by Dan A
Nov 12, 2024
Our guide, Shelia, was very engaging and knowledgeable. The history of Carnton's role as a battlefield hospital is hard to imagine. The horrors that solders went through while the family and servants… Full review by K3020ZKgk
Aug 29, 2024
This is a place that will stay with me forever, brilliantly brought to life by our guide, Mike. We were lucky enough to have a tour with just our family on a quiet day. The house has been lovingly re… Full review by Chris R
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Possibly the five bloodiest hours of America's Civil War took place here at the Battle of Franklin. On November 30, 1864, Carnton wa…
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Carnton is a historic plantation house and museum in Franklin, Williamson County, Tennessee, United States. The sprawling far…
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973, the Carnton historic Plantation house and Museum does not recei…
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Located:1345 Eastern Flank Circle
Area:48 acres (19 ha)
Construction completed:1826
Architectural style:Federal; Greek Revival

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Where do you purchase the combo ticket including all 3 properties, Carton, Carter and Lotz Museum?
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We began the tour at the Carter House and bought the tickets there. This property is across the street from the Lotz House if you start around 9am you can stop for lunch in the area …
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We began the tour at the Carter House and bought the tickets there. This property is across the street from the Lotz House if you start around 9am you can stop for lunch in the area before heading to the plantation which takes the longest. Enjoy!
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What are the times and dates
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Above days and times correct. Major holidays include New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Also, the last tour begins at 4 p.m.
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Can you visit the plantain without taking a tour and without paying?
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I can't say for sure since our hosts paid for our tickets. I know you must have a ticket to enter the plantation house, but I think you can walk around the grounds (gardens and …
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I can't say for sure since our hosts paid for our tickets. I know you must have a ticket to enter the plantation house, but I think you can walk around the grounds (gardens and cemeteries) without purchasing a ticket since those areas are not tour related. I hope this helps.
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So for 2 adults and 2 children to visit the trio of houses it would cost $48 for the kids and $90 for us for the discounted 3 …
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So for 2 adults and 2 children to visit the trio of houses it would cost $48 for the kids and $90 for us for the discounted 3 houses ticket - so that's $138! It 's not affordable for us to visit more than 1 place with the two kids.
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To be honest my kids were bored at all three houses, 7 and 9. It was more of an adult thing. The best house/tour was the carter house. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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What is the price for children ages 9 & 13
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Hi, the price for children aged 6-15 is $8 per child. Thanks.
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Answer by Eric J · Apr 3, 2017
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