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  We didn't arrive on time for the last tour. We were able to go through the museum and learn the history of the plantation, which helped us as we toured the outside grounds on our own. It was a beautiful area with a sad history.

  Added April 13, 2017 by Teri Grabowski
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  We visited the Franklin Battlefield. The Carnton house tour covered one of the last large battles of the civil war. The story was told from the prospective of the plantation and its family's selfless service to the south and its soldiers. The house tour takes 1 hour and about 30 mins to see the grounds. We recommend this as a quick and informative visit for those interested in the history of middle Tennessee.
  
  

  Added March 13, 2017 by john myron
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  Our tour guide Liz was very knowledgeable. Excellent job. I will definitely recommend the tour to all who are interested
  

  Added November 05, 2016 by Terry Gray
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  The tour of Carnton Plantation gives a window into the opulent lifestyle of a wealthy slave holder in 1860. The decoration and furnishings of the building were researched and recreated with fidelity. The tour focuses on the battle of Franklin and the Carnton family's response to the storm that engulfed their lives.
  
  Modern southern culture was clearly evidenced by omissions in the narrative that was carefully crafted. Our knowledgeable guide rarely mentioned slavery. Her one reference to the institution was to say that the plantation owner had sent the Carnton slaves to Louisiana 'for their safety'. Much praise was directed on Carrie, the matron at Carnton, for her brave and unselfish support for the injured and slain confederate soldiers.
  
  There are lessons in the story of the death throes of a cruel, unsustainable, economic system that are relevant in 2014.

  Added September 07, 2016 by Susan Schechter
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  Interesting history. It's kind of cool to see what happened during the Civil War so close to home

  Added July 26, 2016 by Kaye Soileau