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.

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

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.

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

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

If you love to craft this is a workshop for you. See an original Davis family piece of jewelry, take a look back at multiple patterns of beaded jewelry from the past and then make your own beaded bracelet to take home during this jewelry workshop. Marilla Dodd will guide participants and all levels of crafters are welcome. *$25 per person

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.

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.

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

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.

If you would like to be a part of one of our most popular events, Ghost Tours, this is the night to come onsite and hear all of the details! Choose a scripted role, become a silent haunt, a hayride guide or volunteer around the fire pit. We need great volunteers to make this our most successfully scary event of the year. For questions email outreach@samdavishome.org

Bark Bash: A Festival for Dog Lovers on the beautiful grounds of the Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation. Bring your pup for a full day of doggie fun. Join the doggie costume contest, the pooch parade and so much more. Enjoy live music and grab lunch from the Food Truck, “That’s My Dawg”. There will be loads of vendors onsite to help us make this a true celebration of our furry friends. Music City Animal Rescue, PAWS of Rutherford County, Middle Tennessee German Shepherd Rescue, Lucky Farms Animal Rescue, Volunteer State Doberman Rescue and Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary will also join us with some adoptable dogs. *Regular admission rates for this event

This is a spooktacular event that is fun for the whole family. Bigger than ever….this year is sure to make your spine tingle as your tour this historic property in the dark. Meet ghosts from the past, hear some of the most haunted tales in Tennessee, enter the historic house in the dark (if you dare) take our haunted hay ride..and so much more. *Regular Admission Rates Apply *Last tour begins at 9pm each night.

This is a spooktacular event that is fun for the whole family. Bigger than ever….this year is sure to make your spine tingle as your tour this historic property in the dark. Meet ghosts from the past, hear some of the most haunted tales in Tennessee, enter the historic house in the dark (if you dare) take our haunted hay ride..and so much more. *Regular Admission Rates Apply *Last tour begins at 9pm each night.

This is a spooktacular event that is fun for the whole family. Bigger than ever….this year is sure to make your spine tingle as your tour this historic property in the dark. Meet ghosts from the past, hear some of the most haunted tales in Tennessee, enter the historic house in the dark (if you dare) take our haunted hay ride..and so much more. *Regular Admission Rates Apply *Last tour begins at 9pm each night.

This is a spooktacular event that is fun for the whole family. Bigger than ever….this year is sure to make your spine tingle as your tour this historic property in the dark. Meet ghosts from the past, hear some of the most haunted tales in Tennessee, enter the historic house in the dark (if you dare) take our haunted hay ride..and so much more. *Regular Admission Rates Apply *Last tour begins at 9pm each night.

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

This is a day that we honor the memory of Sam Davis. Guest speaker (TBA) followed by a graveside service and wreath laying ceremony. Lantern tours will be guided around the property where guest will meet people from the past and hear the story of Sam’s life and untimely death. *Regular admission for this event.

You’ve heard of black Friday and small business Saturday…and we would like to invite you to join us for Museum Store Sunday. Shop for unique gifts in our Museum store and support this local non-profit. Special sales and discounts will be offered during this one day only event.

Bring your family and enjoy a day of 19th century holiday tradition. Make an ornament for your tree, roast chestnuts over our open fire while sipping wassail and listening to carolers. Take as candlelit tour of the historic house and see how the Davis family celebrated the holidays. *Regular admission

Bring your family and take a tour of the historic house and hear all about Victorian Christmas traditions and how the Davis family celebrated the holidays. Enjoy hot chocolate as you do some last minute shopping in our Museum Store.