Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Guided Tour
It lasts approximately 1 hour.
Introduce yourself to a unique interactive journey through history with the Traveller's Rest Historic House Museum Guided Tour, located in the heart of the vibrant music city, Nashville, Tennessee. This walking tour, steeped in rich Southern history and Civil War narratives, lets you step back in time and breathes life into the captivating saga of the past. The unique feature of this tour is the detailed look into the period lifestyle, adorned with mesmerizing exhibits from the bygone era.
During the guided tour, visitors usually spend around an hour exploring the museum's unique elements. An experienced guide leads the tour, walking you through the historic house built in 1799 featuring plantation artifacts, Civil War artifacts, and a graceful early 19th-century garden. You would be amazed by the well-preserved period furnishings, clothing, and a marvelous collection of fine china that reveals the lavish lifestyle of the old South.
The Traveller's Rest Historic House was not only home to Judge John Overton, one of Tennessee's founding fathers, but also served as the headquarters of Confederate General John Bell Hood prior to the 1864 Battle of Nashville during the Civil War. The tour offers an in-depth view into the life and times of the residents, including powerful men like Overton and enslaved African Americans who lived and toiled there.
Replete with simulation rooms, original artifacts, and artworks, the tour opens a window to the past. Visitors often appreciate the War Room, which showcases how war plans were hatched, including a map that tells the story of the battle. A unique feature of your touring experience is the Accessible Archives, showcasing letters and local period papers. Through these, you can touch, feel, and sense history and its heroes.
Flashback to the past, and walk alongside key figures that have shaped the history of the South. As the Traveller's Rest Historic House Museum Guided Tour concludes, you'll feel compelled to revisit the Southern history's poignant chapters. The tour provides an engaging, fun, and educational experience for everyone, not just history buffs. Nashville may be renowned for its music, but the Traveller's Rest reminds us that its historical roots run deep.
So, journey back to the past when you step foot on the Traveller's Rest Plantation and Museum. Experienced guides, a charming historic home, intriguing artifacts, and a lush garden – what more do you need to take a deep dive into history and Southern heritage? The Traveller's Rest is, truly, a gem awaiting your discovery in Tennessee.
- Approximately how long does the Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Guided Tour last?
It lasts approximately 1 hour.
- For what ages is the tour appropriate?
Great for all ages.
- Is photography / video recording allowed on the Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Guided Tour?
Yes.
- Is the Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Guided Tour handicap accessible?
Because the work being done will impact access to our accessible ramp and entrance to the historic home, guests that are unable to maneuver 5-6 stairs up to the porch of the historic home, may be unable to take a guided tour during our current preservation project.
