Oct
16
6:00 PM18:00

Ghost Tours

This annual event is spooky fun for the whole family. Start your ghost tour on our hay ride. You will be dropped off at the front of the historic house where you will walk through the house for a ghostly experience and end at the family cemetery.

Tickets can only be purchased upon arrival. No reservations needed. Groups welcome. Last tours begin at 9pm.

Miss Polly’s Tea Room will be serving food for the nights of ghost tours.

*DUE TO THESE NIGHTLY TOURS, WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR REGULAR DAYTIME TOURS ON GHOST TOUR DATES.

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Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

Ghost Tours

This annual event is spooky fun for the whole family. Start your ghost tour on our hay ride. You will be dropped off at the front of the historic house where you will walk through the house for a ghostly experience and end at the family cemetery.

Tickets can only be purchased upon arrival. No reservations needed. Groups welcome. Last tours begin at 9pm.

Miss Polly’s Tea Room will be serving food for the nights of ghost tours.

*DUE TO THESE NIGHTLY TOURS, WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR REGULAR DAYTIME TOURS ON GHOST TOUR DATES.

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Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Haunted History

Ever wonder what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in Middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness descends? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past and Trek to the Davis Family cemetery by lantern light!

Tour Begin at 7PM. ADULTS ONLY. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Haunted History

Ever wonder what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in Middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness descends? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past and Trek to the Davis Family cemetery by lantern light!

Tour Begin at 7PM. ADULTS ONLY. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Oct
30
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Haunted History

Ever wonder what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in Middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness descends? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past and Trek to the Davis Family cemetery by lantern light!

Tour Begin at 7PM. ADULTS ONLY. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Oct
31
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Haunted History

Ever wonder what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in Middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness descends? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past and Trek to the Davis Family cemetery by lantern light!

Tour Begin at 7PM. ADULTS ONLY. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Nov
21
1:00 PM13:00

Sam Davis Memorial Day

Join us as we commemorate the life and death of Sam Davis. Alton Anderson will be the guest speaker; followed by a book signing. His new book, Souther Vengeance: The lives of Sam Davis, Dee Smith, and Dewit Smith Jobe., will be released this same day and will be available to purchase onsite. Graveside service will follow. This event is free to attend.

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Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Curious Christmas

In the 19th century, Christmas was a holiday filled 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 “After Dark” Tour At 7:00 PM & Discover a Christmas that was a very different holiday prior to the Twentieth century!

Adults Only. Tickets must be purchases online in advance.

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Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00

Ghost Tours

This annual event is spooky fun for the whole family. Start your ghost tour on our hay ride. You will be dropped off at the front of the historic house where you will walk through the house for a ghostly experience and end at the family cemetery.

Tickets can only be purchased upon arrival. No reservations needed. Groups welcome. Last tours begin at 9pm.

Miss Polly’s Tea Room will be serving food for the nights of ghost tours.

*DUE TO THESE NIGHTLY TOURS, WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR REGULAR DAYTIME TOURS ON GHOST TOUR DATES.

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Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00

Ghost Tours

This annual event is spooky fun for the whole family. Start your ghost tour on our hay ride. You will be dropped off at the front of the historic house where you will walk through the house for a ghostly experience and end at the family cemetery.

Tickets can only be purchased upon arrival. No reservations needed. Groups welcome. Last tours begin at 9pm.

Miss Polly’s Tea Room will be serving food for the nights of ghost tours.

*DUE TO THESE NIGHTLY TOURS, WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR REGULAR DAYTIME TOURS ON GHOST TOUR DATES.

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Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Haunted History

Ever wonder what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in Middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness descends? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past and Trek to the Davis Family cemetery by lantern light!

Tour Begin at 7PM. ADULTS ONLY. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Haunted History Tour

Ever wonder what goes on inside one of the most historic homes in Middle Tennessee once the sun sets and darkness descends? This fall, find out for yourself! Walk the dimly lit halls and hear stories of the tragic and haunting past and Trek to the Davis Family cemetery by lantern light!

Tour Begin at 7PM. ADULTS ONLY. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Aug
22
10:00 AM10:00

Storytelling Festival

Join us for the 2nd annual Storytelling Festival. Visit local authors to purchase signed copies of their works along with other local vendors. Grab lunch onsite to enjoy as you sit back and listen to the storytellers weave their tales. Full Line Up of Authors TBA.

Admission Rates: $10 Adults $5 Students

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Jun
13
12:00 PM12:00

Membership Meeting

All SDMA members are invited to come onsite for the annual membership meeting. Hear about all of the latest happenings, cast your vote for the slated officers, and visit the historic house with the Curator to get an update on the current restoration project.

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May
1
9:00 AM09:00

Modified Hours-Days on the Farm Living History Event

This is our annual Days on the Farm living history Event. Open to the public and for pre-booked school groups. Visit different stations around the grounds to experience 19th century life on the farm. Chat with the longhunter, learn all about curing meat at the smokehouse, visit the museum, tour the historic house and so much more.

*This special event includes touring the historic house, The site will close at 1pm

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Jan
1
to Jan 31

Winter Closure

  • Historic Sam Davis Home (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Winter Closure will be January 1-31. The museum will remain closed to the public until tours resume on February 2. The winter closure allows staff to deep clean public spaces and complete tasks that are not possible during normal operating hours. A new phase of restoration on the historic house will also begin this month. The Administration offices will remain open for business and scheduled special events and programs such as Toddler Tuesday will continue as planned.

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Oct
18
6:00 PM18:00

GHOST TOURS

Bring the whole family for this spooky after hours event. Tours begin with a hayride which will drop guests off at the historic house for a spooky tour and the experience ends at the cemetery. This event is safe and fun for all ages.

Tickets are only available to purchase upon arrival. Regular Tour Admission Rates.

NO DAYTIME TOURS AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE. THE SITE WILL ONLY BE OPEN 6-10PM.

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Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

GHOST TOURS

Bring the whole family for this spooky after hours event. Tours begin with a hayride which will drop guests off at the historic house for a spooky tour and the experience ends at the cemetery. This event is safe and fun for all ages.

Tickets are only available to purchase upon arrival. Regular Tour Admission Rates.

NO DAYTIME TOURS AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE. THE SITE WILL ONLY BE OPEN 6-10PM.

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Oct
11
6:00 PM18:00

GHOST TOURS

Bring the whole family for this spooky after hours event. Tours begin with a hayride which will drop guests off at the historic house for a spooky tour and the experience ends at the cemetery. This event is safe and fun for all ages.

Tickets are only available to purchase upon arrival. Regular Tour Admission Rates.

NO DAYTIME TOURS AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE. THE SITE WILL ONLY BE OPEN 6-10PM.

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Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00

GHOST TOURS

Bring the whole family for this spooky after hours event. Tours begin with a hayride which will drop guests off at the historic house for a spooky tour and the experience ends at the cemetery. This event is safe and fun for all ages.

Tickets are only available to purchase upon arrival. Regular Tour Admission Rates.

NO DAYTIME TOURS AVAILABLE ON THIS DATE. THE SITE WILL ONLY BE OPEN 6-10PM.

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Jun
28
10:00 AM10:00

Storytelling Festival

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.

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Jun
21
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Behind the Ropes Tour

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

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May
24
7:00 PM19:00

History After Dark: Behind the Ropes Tour

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.

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