Events

Antique Appraisal Fairs

Saturday October 23, 2010

Similar to the popular PBS “Antiques Road Show” program, this appraisal fair is open to the public and will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Guests are invited to bring their antiques to learn its value.

Grand Opening

The grand opening of the Lotz House was held October 30, 2008.

Thomas Cartwright's Battle of Franklin Guide - May, 2010

We are happy to announce the much anticipated ...
Thomas Cartwright's Battle of Franklin Guide! It's a new 2-CD set that is an indispensible guide of the Battle of Franklin. Disc one is Thomas  describing November 30, 1864, in only the way Thomas can.  

Carefully edited with surround sound, period music and battle sounds, when you listen to it, you will feel you have transported to the battle field.   

The second cd is a driving tour of all the significant site on the Franklin Battlefield.  Pop it into your player and Thomas will give you turn my turn directions to each site.  It makes a great gift. 

Perfect for Civil War buffs as well as experts, great for students and teachers,  this set is not be missed.  The price is $24.99 plus shipping. 
Please call the Lotz House gift shop to order.

 

Civil War Sesquicentennial Kick Off - November 12-13

Friday, November 12th - 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Saturday, November 13th - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

How many opportunities are there to experience a real piece of history – especially for free? On November 12-13, the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial will kick off the first of its historic signature events commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. This event is free and open to the public, and you won’t want to miss two days of outstanding living
history, excellent speakers, and moving musical performances.

Beginning on Friday at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Susan Whitaker will open the event, followed by a heart-stirring performance by the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, and remarks from Governor Phil Bredesen and James Lighthizer, President of the Civil War Preservation Trust, among many others. Trace Adkins, country star and narrator for Nashville Public Television’s upcoming Civil War documentary series, will also make an appearance.   Both days of the event offer something of interest for everyone. Living history at the Bicentennial Mall includes Confederate and Union encampments, interpreters, music, flag presentations, and sutlers. Attendees can also take a tour of the Civil War exhibit at the Tennessee State Museum which includes holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons that are among the best in the nation.   In
addition, a training session on how to interpret and organize Civil War artifacts will be held at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

Saturday offers panel discussions with renowned Civil War scholars at the downtown War Memorial Building, including Drs. Paul Bergeron, Bobby Lovett, Tim Johnson, Carole Bucy, and Van West. Sessions will examine 1850s politics and the effect of Lincoln’s election on the coming of the war; slavery, abolition, freedom, and the African American experience in Tennessee; how women across the state prepared for war; and the contributions of Tennessee’s brightest and most inept military leaders. Historian Sam Davis Elliott will
discuss the coming of the war and its powerful impact across the nation in Saturday’s keynote address. All panelists return for the closing session “Was Secession Inevitable?” moderated by best-selling author of Widow of the South Robert Hicks. (Authors will also be available for a book signing).

This two-day event is not to be missed! To reserve your seat for the Sesquicentennial Civil War Signature event, please email Vionne Williams at vionne.williams@tn.gov or contact Patricia Gray or Lee Curtis with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development at 615-741-2159.   Be on the lookout for future events hosted by the Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission.

The Tennessee Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission leads a state effort to promote, fund and preserve the complete story of Tennessee’s Civil War and its legacy. To learn more or reserve your free seat at  this event, visit www.tncivilwar150.com.

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