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Widow of the South Tour

Franklin on Foot

May 1-December 31, 2008

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To learn about the people and places in The Widow of the South book, we offer, in conjunction with Carnton Plantation, a joint Widow of the South tour. The tour includes the 90-minute walking tour of downtown Franklin and an hour-long guided house tour of Carnton Plantation in one combined price. For the Carnton portion of the tour, a reservation is not required. Simply visit Carnton during its regular hours. Please note: The last tour of the day is at 4:00pm at Carnton. For the downtown portion of the tour, call us at 615-400-3808 for a reservation and time for your tour.

The Widow of the South, written by long-time Franklin resident and Historic Carnton Plantation Association board member Robert Hicks, centers on the life of Carrie McGavock, the mistress of Carnton before, during and after the Civil War. After the hardcover release in September, 2005, the book rose to #5 and spent eight weeks on the New York Times Bestseller list in the fall of 2005. Now in paperback and published in French, Spanish, Arabic and Mandarin, the book gives readers an understanding of the historical significance of the Battle of Franklin, described by National Geographic as "the most unjustly forgotten battle of the entire Civil War." (April, 2005) 

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  Tickets: $20/Ticket includes $2 off the regular price of $10 for the Franklin on Foot tour and $12 for Carnton

  Info Phone: (615) 400-3808

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  May 1-December 31, 2008

  Times:
  Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm at Carnton, Call for times for the walking tour

• NOTE: We do our best to ensure the accuracy of information, however, it is a good idea to visit the official website or call the venue for possible schedule changes.

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  Historic Carnton Plantation

  1345 Carnton Lane Franklin, TN 37064

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  Williamson County

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