Join us as guest speaker, James Turner, will be speaking on Antebellum and Wartime Politics in Tennessee, followed by a graveside service as we remember the life and death of Sam Davis.
Closed for the holiday
Join us for our annual Holiday tea party. Enjoy tea, delicious bites, and a walk through tour of the historic house which will be decorated for the holidays.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
This is an ADULTS ONLY after hours tour led by the museums curator. Hear how Christmas was a very different holiday prior to the 20th century. Enjoy some holiday traditions from the past and discover how curious Christmas could be.
Tickets must be purchased in advance
This is an ADULTS ONLY After Hours Tour led by the museums Curator. If you’ve ever wondered about the darker side of this sites history and if there are any ghostly encounters that happen…this is the tour for you.
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit the Event Tickets page.
This is an ADULTS ONLY After Hours Tour led by the museums Curator. If you’ve ever wondered about the darker side of this sites history and if there are any ghostly encounters that happen…this is the tour for you.
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit the Event Tickets page.
This is an ADULTS ONLY After Hours Tour led by the museums Curator. If you’ve ever wondered about the darker side of this sites history and if there are any ghostly encounters that happen…this is the tour for you.
Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit the Event Tickets page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 5th Annual Sam Davis Home Car Show hosted by the Mid-Tenn Hodders will take place today from 12:00-4pm. Registration is from 9am-12. Spectators are FREE.
Guided tours of the historic house will still be offered at 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00
During this special event the house and grounds tours will only be available from 9am- 1pm. Only the first floor of the historic house is open for touring during this special event. Regular guided house tours will resume on Saturday September 6th.
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.
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
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.
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