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
Closed
No guided tours will be offered today due to maintenance onsite. Guided tours will resume tomorrow Wednesday February 11th
Winter Closure
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.
History After Dark: Curious Christmas
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
Christmas Tea Party
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.
Sam Davis Memorial Day
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.
History After Dark: Haunted History Tour
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.
History After Dark: Haunted History Tour
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.
History After Dark: Haunted History Tour
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Car Show & Tour Schedule
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
Heritage Days Living History event
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.
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.
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
Membership Meeting
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.
Board of Trustees meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold their meeting in the visitor center. This meeting is open to the public.
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.
Modified Tour Hours
Due to large field trips onsite, guided tours will begin at 12noon.
Modified Tour Hours
Due to late field trips on site the first guided tours of the day will begin at noon.
Modified Tour Hours
Due to a large field trip, guided tours will be offered beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday May 8.
Days on the Farm event & modified hours
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
Site Closed to Tours
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.
Modified Hours
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
WINTER CLOSURE
The site is closed to the public in January with the exception of pre-booked special events & programs.
Toddler Tuesday
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.