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The First Tennesseans

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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Prehistoric Indian cultures existed in Tennessee through four evolving periods, beginning about 15,000 years ago, peaking between 800 and 1650 AD with the Mississippian people, and ending with the ascendancy of such modern tribes as the Cherokee and Chickasaw Artifacts from the Paleolithic, Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian periods are on exhibit The museum even has a display of bones from a mastodon that roamed Tennessee 10,000 years ago]]>

The Hermitage - Andrew Jackson

02-26-2009 - 01-01-2037

The Hermitage

http://thehermitage.com

Admission: $17/Adult, $14/Seniors, $11/Students 13-18, $7/Children 6-12, Free/Under 5

info@thehermitage.com

Start Time(s): 9:00am to 4:30pm (October 16-March 31)

The Hermitage's new orientation film Andrew Jackson, narrated by Martin Sheen, is now playing on new state-of-the-art equipment in the Andrew Jackson Visitor Center theater The film is one of the final components to a multi-year plan to enhance the guest experience throughout the site In addition to the film, other enhancements include audio tours, informational signage, touch screen digital signage, on-site brochure, and an interactive website (coming soon!) This project was funded partly by the National Endowment for the Humanities]]>

The Age of Jackson

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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Between 1815 and 1850, Tennessee embodied the spirit of American expansion and politics, with President Andrew Jackson being the central character in the state's development Displays on Jackson, David Crockett, Sam Houston, and President James K Polk are included in this section of the museum]]>

The Civil War and Reconstruction

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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By 1860 the issue of slavery had become a tinderbox; a moral, social and economic issue which slowly divided the northern and southern states Tennessee found itself divided when the General Assembly voted to secede Many people in East Tennessee supported the Union and even fought in the Union Army Tennessee was the primary battlefield of the Civil War in the west, with more than 400 battles and skirmishes within its borders Each of the major battles in Tennessee is highlighted with artifacts from the battlefield The Tennessee State Museum's holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the best in the nation]]>

The New South

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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Between 1870 and the 1920's, Tennessee experienced great changes fueled by the post-Civil War industrial revolution Exhibits on women's suffrage, Prohibition, and the Tennessee Centennial Exposition illustrate the state's involvement in social issues of the times]]>

The Frontier

07-01-2007 - 01-01-2037

Tennessee State Museum

http://www.tnmuseum.org

Admission: Free Admission

museuminfo@tnmuseum.org

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Spanish conquistadors were the first Europeans to reach Tennessee, followed by the French and English explorers, and then by the first white settlers Armor and weapons from the Europeans and Daniel Boone's musket highlight this era A frontier cabin, 200-year-old dugout canoe, a grist mill, and a Conestoga wagon all give testimony to life on the frontier Handmade furniture, a woodworking shop, and a working printing press show the skill of early Tennessee craftspeople]]>

Fontanel Mansion Tours

06-07-2010 - 01-01-2037

The Fontanel Mansion & Farm

http://www.fontanelmansion.com/

Admission: $22/Adults $20/Seniors (60 +) $20 $12/Youth (6-15 years old) $12 Free/Children (6 and under) & Active Military (with ID) $11/Active Military Spouses (with ID) $20/Retired Military $20/Students and Educators

(615) 724-1600

info@fontanelmansion.com

http://www.museumtix.com/program/program.aspx?vid=860&pid=178005&pvt=fon

Start Time(s): Tours begin at the top of every hour They are fully guided and last approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes Space is limited and we tend to sell out Advance reservations are strongly encouraged Groups of 15 or more should call Group Sales for discounts and special offers - (615) 724-1600 x 222 Please check in at the Silo Gift Shop for your tour at least 15 minutes prior to tour start time Shuttles to the Mansion load at the Stone House No passenger vehicles are allowed up the private drive without prior approval from management  

Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame® member and two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Barbara Mandrell Located less than 15 minutes from downtown Nashville, Fontanel Mansion boasts three stories, more than 18 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces, 2 kitchens, an indoor pool, and even an indoor shooting range on 136 acres An exclusive spot for the stars, the home and grounds have been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots, CMT's top-rated "Gone Country" show and more Nashville's only Country Music mansion tour, Fontanel Mansion will give visitors a hands-on immersion into the lives of Country Music greats Barbara Mandrell, Alabama, Gretchen Wilson, and more Here at Fontanel, you get to do more than just look, you are welcome to touch, see feel and live in this magnificent home Grab a guitar and snap a photo Have a seat in the sofas Stay a while and relax in the pool atrium You'll learn about the process of building a 27,000 square foot log home, mere minutes from downtown Nashville, yet lifetimes away from the average home You'll learn about the land and how the Mandrell family started a legacy of sustainability that survives today When ready, the shuttles will carry you back to the Farm, where you can spend the rest of your day hiking the free trails, dining in the Farm House Restaurant or browsing through the gifts and local arts and crafts in the Fontanel gift shop]]>

Then and Now Photos of Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland and Hendersonville

08-27-2010 - 01-01-2037

Sumner County Museum

http://www.sumnercountymuseum.org/ContentPage.aspx?WebPageId=16861&GroupId=3932

Admission: <strong>Self-Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults; $1/Children 6-12; Free/Children under 6 <strong>Schedule Guided Tours:</strong> $3/Adults: $2/Children <strong>Note: </strong>Guided tours MUST be scheduled in advance in order to have the Tour Guide available and arrangements made prior to the tour

(615) 451-3738

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This is a wonderful photographic display, featuring "then and now" photos of interest in Gallatin, Westmoreland, Portland and Hendersonville These are made by Allen Haynes There are three other photographers displayed here, EM Stark, Tippy Crutcher and JE Flanigan The display case shows some of the earlier cameras used by notable photographers]]>