• Blue & Gray Days

    Blue & Gray Days draws hundreds of children and adult spectators every year. At both Carter House and Carnton, guests will meet Civil War re-enactors and get hands-on experience with clothes, trades, and weapons of the past. This living history experience is the perfect field trip and great for families. Contact: Sarah Falck, Education Coordinator sarah@boft.org or (615) […]

    $10

    Blue & Gray Days

    Blue & Gray Days draws hundreds of children and adult spectators every year. At both Carter House and Carnton, guests will meet Civil War re-enactors and get hands-on experience with clothes, trades, and weapons of the past. This living history experience is the perfect field trip and great for families. Contact: Sarah Falck, Education Coordinator sarah@boft.org or (615) […]

    $10

    Battle of Franklin 5k & Fun Run

    Join us for our fourth annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run! Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. This event is pet friendly and accepts day-of registrations. Volunteers needed. Contact Jayde Smith at (615) 794-0903 or jayde@boft.org for more information!

    $50

    Battle of Franklin 5k & Fun Run

    Join us for our fourth annual 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run! Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. This event is pet friendly and accepts day-of registrations. Volunteers needed. Contact Jayde Smith at (615) 794-0903 or jayde@boft.org for more information!

    $50

    Holiday Storytime with the Polar Express Conductor

    Ever wonder how to get to the North Pole? The Polar Express of course! Meet the conductor of this magical train at the Visitor Center on Saturday, December 8th as he reads his favorite holiday story "The Polar Express" to children young and old. Get your picture taken with him then head over to the […]

    Free

    Holiday Storytime with the Polar Express Conductor

    Ever wonder how to get to the North Pole? The Polar Express of course! Meet the conductor of this magical train at the Visitor Center on Saturday, December 8th as he reads his favorite holiday story "The Polar Express" to children young and old. Get your picture taken with him then head over to the […]

    Free

    Illumination – 154th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin

    On Friday, November 30, 2018, The Battle of Franklin Trust will once again display luminaries at dusk to honor the 10,000 casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 154 years ago. Both houses, Carter House and Carnton, will be open and free to the public from 5:00pm-7:00pm. A brief ceremony will start the event. Free […]

    Free

    Illumination – 154th Anniversary of the Battle of Franklin

    On Friday, November 30, 2018, The Battle of Franklin Trust will once again display luminaries at dusk to honor the 10,000 casualties inflicted during the Battle of Franklin 154 years ago. Both houses, Carter House and Carnton, will be open and free to the public from 5:00pm-7:00pm. A brief ceremony will start the event. Free […]

    Free
  • Holiday Story Time with Santa Claus

    Santa Claus is coming to Franklin! Come meet the big man himself at the Visitor Center in downtown Franklin as he reads his favorite holiday stories. Snap a photo with Santa and after you do head over to the Franklin Theatre to catch a classic holiday movie!

    Free

    Holiday Story Time with Santa Claus

    Santa Claus is coming to Franklin! Come meet the big man himself at the Visitor Center in downtown Franklin as he reads his favorite holiday stories. Snap a photo with Santa and after you do head over to the Franklin Theatre to catch a classic holiday movie!

    Free