This popular living history field trip/event plays host to over 1,000 elementary students each day and feature more than 20 historical demonstrations. With hands-on activities and captivating reenactors, students learn about 19th century life. This event takes place over 2 days. Friday is open to school groups and Saturday is open to the General Public. Join us and see what the harvest season was like on a 19th century farm.
*Regular Admission Rates

The Board of Trustees will meet in the Creek House. This meeting is open to the public.

Live Music, Great Food, Drinks and Dancing at the historic barn. Bluegrass, Country and a little of everything in between is sure to make this a fun night to remember.

$20 per adult /$10 per child *Tickets are available online and can also be purchased at the gate

Are you a Foodie or simply a history buff? This is an event that you don’t want to miss . Author and Living Historian, Daniel Dark will be at the Historic Sam Davis Home to demonstrate the process and talk about the history of Victorian Catsups. Grab a copy of his book and bring it to be signed. Limited number of copies are available for purchase in our Museum Store. Join us and taste history. *Regular admission rates to attend.

Join us for this Meet & Greet/ Book Signing and pick up a copy of Larry J. Daniel’s newest book.

Conquered: Why the Army of Tennessee Failed (Civil War America) Hardcover – May 20, 2019

Operating in the vast and varied trans-Appalachian west, the Army of Tennessee was crucially important to the military fate of the Confederacy. But under the principal leadership of generals such as Braxton Bragg, Joseph E. Johnston, and John Bell Hood, it won few major battles, and many regard its inability to halt steady Union advances into the Confederate heartland as a matter of failed leadership. Here, esteemed military historian Larry J. Daniel offers a far richer interpretation. Surpassing previous work that has focused on questions of command structure and the force's fate on the fields of battle, Daniel provides the clearest view to date of the army's inner workings, from top-level command and unit cohesion to the varied experiences of common soldiers and their connections to the home front. Drawing from his mastery of the relevant sources, Daniel's book is a thought-provoking reassessment of an army's fate, with important implications for Civil War history and military history writ large.

*we will have copies of the book available for sale in the Museum Store. This is a free event.

In honor of Independence Day the site will be Closed.

Independence Day Celebration at Lee Victory Recreation Park.
Visit our Historic Sam Davis Home booth at this Town of Smyrna celebration. Live music, food, vendor booths and a fireworks show!

The Board of Trustees will meet in the Creek House. This meeting is open to the public.

All SDH Members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting. Guest speaker, Membership Business meeting and a delicious dinner on the veranda. Friday June 21st 6pm.

Tickets should be purchased in advance. https://www.samdavishome.org/event-tickets/annual-membership-meeting

This annual fundraising event is the one that everyone will be talking about. Wine on the Veranda is a fun evening of great food, delicious wine, live music and more. Join us for VIP hour from 5-6pm and enjoy special food and wine pairings. General Admission to the event begins at 6pm.
Get your tickets and don’t miss out on this event of the season!
$75 VIP Ticket $50 General Admission $35 Designated Driver

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Lennie Fottrell has been drawing and painting for

over 20 years. He uses pencil, pen and ink, silverpoint and watercolor to create works of art

depicting birds, wildlife and other animals, in a realistic style.

A Geologist by education, he experiments with historical paint pigments made from

powdered rocks and minerals, reproducing some of the types of paint used in the

18th and 19th century, prior to the invention of modern manufactured pigments.

“Historical art materials are very interesting to make and use. Some techniques and

materials have been around for centuries, but have fallen into obscurity as more

modern paints and other manufactured artist materials have taken their place.

Some paints made from natural earth materials, plants, and simple 18th

and 19th century manufacturing processes, look different from modern paint pigments. By

working with these materials, historical artist techniques can be seen and understood

first hand, as living history.”

Join us for a talk and demonstration and you will be amazed and inspired. *Regular admission rates.

The Board of Trustees will meet at the Creek House. This meeting is open to the public.

This is an annual event that you don’t want to miss. Step back in time and experience what life was like on a 19th century working farm. Spring was a busy time of the year with crops to be planted, animals to care for and so many other daily chores. Try your hand at spinning and weaving, visit the blacksmith, stop by the barn to see the animals…so many activities you will have so much fun!

Friday is open for field trips. Saturday is a public community day for families. *Regular admission rates apply. Bring your picnic lunch and stay for a full day of fun and hands on learning.

Live Music, Great Food, Drinks and Dancing at the historic barn. Bluegrass, Country and a little of everything in between is sure to make this a fun night to remember.

$20 per adult /$10 per child *Tickets are available online and can also be purchased at the gate

H and P Artistry will be onsite to lead participants in a fun class on sculpting your own soap flowers. All supplies and facilitation are provided. We look forward to showing you how to make flowers from daisies to roses. We will learn a little soap history and art all while having a great time. 
$25 per person *Space is limited. All tickets must be purchased by 4/17/19

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this unique look behind the scenes. Guests will get a glimpse into the lives of the Davis women through the material culture they left behind. Fascinating items such as Andromedia’s hair will be brought out of the vault for this special event. Join us and explore the rich history of the Historic Sam Davis Home and the women who lived and worked here.

*$20 per person. Limited seating available.

Bring your favorite teddy bear and join us for an afternoon tea party! Tea, light refreshments, games and crafts will make this an afternoon to remember. Space is limited for this event so get your tickets now! Everyone (adults and children) who plans on attending will need to purchase a ticket for the event.
$20 per person

The Board of Trustees will meet in the Creek House. This meeting is Open to the public.

The Army of the Cumberland Living History Corps will be on site to help us celebrate Black History month with this special one day event. This group is dedicated to preserving the memory of the Union Troops that were stationed in Nashville. Join us as we explore the American Civil War through the eyes of the USCT. *Regular admission rates apply.

*POSTPONED due to severe weather. Please stay tuned for a new date.