All members are welcome to join us on the Veranda and hear all about the happenings and plans for the upcoming year and cast your ballot in the Board election. Light refreshments will be served.
Join our Curator, behind the ropes, on an exclusive tour of the Davis home and farm buildings. Explore spaces that are typically closed to daytime guests and see artifacts that are not on public display. Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlight for this “after dar’ tour. This tour is for adults only and tickets should be purchased online in advance as space is limited
This is sure to be a great day full of fun for the whole family! Storytellers will compete for cash prizes, food, vendors and so much fun. Bring your lawn chair and sit back and enjoy the beautiful historic grounds while you hear some great storytellers weave their magic tales.
*Regular Admission rates. Tickets only available at the door the day of the event. Cash and cards & tap pay accepted.
The Board of Trustees will hold their meeting in the visitor center. This meeting is open to the public.
Join our Curator, behind the ropes, on an exclusive tour of the Davis home and farm buildings. Explore spaces that are typically closed to daytime guests and see artifacts that are not on public display. Guests are encouraged to bring their own flashlight for this “after dark” tour. This tour is for adults only and tickets must be purchased online in advance as space is limited.
Due to large field trips onsite, guided tours will begin at 12noon.
Due to late field trips on site the first guided tours of the day will begin at noon.
Due to a large field trip, guided tours will be offered beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday May 8.
Days on the Farm, living history event, will take place onsite from 9am-1pm today. Guided house tours will only be offered during this special event time and the site will close to the public at 3pm. Regular hours and guided tours will resume on Saturday May 3
The site will be closed to the public as our staff participates in Tennessee Museum Advocacy Day on the Hill with our Legislators in downtown Nashville.
There will be no guided (daytime) tours offered. The site will open at 6pm for the After Hours History After Dark Tour series. Tickets must be purchased online in advance for this tour program.
Regular hours and daily guided tours will resume on Monday February 24
The site is closed to the public in January with the exception of pre-booked special events & programs.
Bring your toddlers for a morning of learning through Creative Play.
Games, Crafts, Hikes, Experiments, Live Animals and so much more...will make this an event that you and your toddler do not want to miss. Toddler Tuesdays take place on the last Tuesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am (rain or shine). During nice weather, pack your lunch and plan to stay and enjoy the grounds after the program.
$8 per Toddler (or participating sibling), Parent/Guardians-Free.
Site CLOSED-Merry Christmas
The Site will be closed to the public on Saturday December 14.
Due to a large field trip Guided Tours will be offered from 12:00-4:00pm *Last tour begins at 3pm.
Site Closed for public tours today.
In the 19th century, Christmas was a holiday with customs and traditions that may seem very unusual and foreign to us. Children shared eerie ghost stories at parties, fortune tellers foretold the future, and boys lit firecrackers and shot guns on Christmas morning! Join us for this, Adults Only, after dark tour and hear how different the Christmas holiday was prior to the twentieth century
Join us for this special holiday themed tea party. All ages are welcome to join in the festive fun which includes crafts, photo opts, and delicious tea service. Limited space available. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Due to a special event Guided Tours will be offered from 10am-1pm *Last tour begins at 12.
In the 19th century, Christmas was a holiday with customs and traditions that may seem very unusual and foreign to us. Children shared eerie ghost stories at parties, fortune tellers foretold the future, and boys lit firecrackers and shot guns on Christmas morning! Join us for this, Adults Only, after dark tour and hear how different the Christmas holiday was prior to the twentieth century
No guided tours or walk in tickets will be available to the public due to a private event.
We will reopen for regular guided tours on Tuesday December 3
SIte CLOSED for Thanksgiving holiday.
Bring your toddlers for a morning of learning through Creative Play.
Games, Crafts, Hikes, Experiments, Live Animals and so much more...will make this an event that you and your toddler do not want to miss. Toddler Tuesdays take place on the last Tuesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am (rain or shine). During nice weather, pack your lunch and plan to stay and enjoy the grounds after the program.
$8 per Toddler (or participating sibling), Parent/Guardians-Free.
Join us as we celebrate the life and remember the death of Sam Davis. Guest speaker, Mike Dunn.
A graveside memorial service will follow the speaker.
Due to large field trips on Wednesday November 20th we will not offer any guided tour tickets until 1pm. Self guided grounds tour tickets will still be available.
site will be closed to the public for maintenance work to b completed
Bring your toddlers for a morning of learning through Creative Play.
Games, Crafts, Hikes, Experiments, Live Animals and so much more...will make this an event that you and your toddler do not want to miss. Toddler Tuesdays take place on the last Tuesday of every month from 10:00-11:00am (rain or shine). During nice weather, pack your lunch and plan to stay and enjoy the grounds after the program.
$8 per Toddler (or participating sibling), Parent/Guardians-Free.
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in middle Tennessee, once the sun sets and darkness falls? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past, trek to the Davis family cemetery by lantern light . End your night roasting marshmallows by the open fire. This tour is for adults only; must be 18 years of age to attend.
Have you ever wondered what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in middle Tennessee, once the sun sets and darkness falls? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past, trek to the Davis family cemetery by lantern light . End your night roasting marshmallows by the open fire. This tour is for adults only; must be 18 years of age to attend.
The site will only be open from 6-10pm on Ghost tour dates.
This is the most popular event of the year! Bring the whole family for some spooky fun! Jump on the hayride to begin your spooky tour, then enter the historic house after dark and hear about some of the creepy encounters that have taken place over the years. The house is set for a funeral to explore Victorian mourning customs and traditions.
Last tour begins at 9pm. Regular Admission Rates. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED
TICKETS ARE ONLY SOLD AT THE DOOR. **Cash & Credit Cards accepted.
The site will only be open from 6-10pm on Ghost tour dates.
This is the most popular event of the year! Bring the whole family for some spooky fun! Jump on the hayride to begin your spooky tour, then enter the historic house after dark and hear about some of the creepy encounters that have taken place over the years. The house is set for a funeral to explore Victorian mourning customs and traditions.
Last tour begins at 9pm. Regular Admission Rates. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED
TICKETS ARE ONLY SOLD AT THE DOOR. **Cash & Credit Cards accepted.
The site will be closed to the public on Monday October 14. Guided Tours will resume on Tuesday October 15.