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Stories of Slavery and Freedom
If you are looking for a resource to talk with your children about the history of slavery and developing empathy, Belle Meade Plantation invites you to take a special tour, designed for families with children ages 4-12.
Learn about the African American experience at Belle Meade as you tour the slave cabin, the carriage house, and the mansion. On your visit, you will follow a day in the lives of Millie and Monroe, two children who labored on the Belle Meade Farm in the years surrounding the Civil War. Interact with engaging storytellers and examine the symbolism found in African American music and folk art of the time. Create your own symbolic art as you develop a deeper understanding of the African American experience in the 1800s, from the daily struggles of slavery, to the complicated nature of freedom, and the ways in which enslaved people both thrived and survived in difficult times.
The program is specifically designed for children and is inquiry-based, empathy-driven, and deeply researched. Plan for your experience to last at least 90 minutes. The guided tour is 1-hour long (includes stops inside the mansion and outside), and is followed by a hands-on activity. The activity can be completed at your leisure; most families finish the activity in 15-20 minutes. This tour also includes access to the self-guided grounds tour.
For questions, please email education@bellemeadeplantation.com.
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ADMISSION INFO
$20/Ticket - Adult
$15/Ticket - Student (Ages 6-18)
FREE/Child (5 and under)
Contact: (615) 356-0501
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- May 26, 2023 at 09:45 am (Fri)
- May 26, 2023 at 10:15 am (Fri)
- May 26, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Fri)
- May 26, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Fri)
- May 27, 2023 at 09:45 am (Sat)
- May 27, 2023 at 10:15 am (Sat)
- May 27, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Sat)
- May 27, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Sat)
- May 28, 2023 at 09:45 am (Sun)
- May 28, 2023 at 10:15 am (Sun)
- May 28, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Sun)
- May 28, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Sun)
- May 29, 2023 at 09:45 am (Mon)
- May 29, 2023 at 10:15 am (Mon)
- May 29, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Mon)
- May 29, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Mon)
- May 30, 2023 at 09:45 am (Tue)
- May 30, 2023 at 10:15 am (Tue)
- May 30, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Tue)
- May 30, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Tue)
- May 31, 2023 at 09:45 am (Wed)
- May 31, 2023 at 10:15 am (Wed)
- May 31, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Wed)
- May 31, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Wed)
- Jun 1, 2023 at 09:45 am (Thu)
- Jun 1, 2023 at 10:15 am (Thu)
- Jun 1, 2023 at 12:15 pm (Thu)
- Jun 1, 2023 at 02:15 pm (Thu)
- Jun 2, 2023 at 09:45 am (Fri)
- Jun 2, 2023 at 10:15 am (Fri)
Additional time info:
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
LOCATION
110 Leake Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205(Neighborhood: Belle Meade)
PARKING INFO
Parking: On-site parking is free and designated accessible parking spaces are available close to the Visitor Center.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Helpful Tips
- For your safety and the protection of the historic property, all bags and packages are subject to inspection. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any person, bag or
Helpful Tips
- For your safety and the protection of the historic property, all bags and packages are subject to inspection. We reserve the right to refuse admission to any person, bag or item.
- Strollers are not allowed in the Mansion but are allowed on the Grounds.
- No food, beverages, tobacco, chewing gum, or firearms are permitted in the Mansion.
- Photography and video are not allowed in the Mansion but are allowed on the Grounds.
- Pets and comfort animals are not allowed in the Mansion but are allowed on the Grounds.
- Designated service animals are allowed in the Mansion and on the Grounds.
- Please lock your vehicle and secure your valuables. We are not responsible for any lost/stolen items.
- Please do not climb on the rock walls, trees, buildings or carriages.
- Professional photography and video shoots are not allowed in the Mansion or on the Grounds.
Accessibility
Parking: Designated accessible parking spaces are available close to the Visitor Center.
Exploring Belle Meade
Your visit to Belle Meade includes two floors and several flights of stairs. An elevator is located in the Visitors Center to help you access the second floor of this building. Because of the historic architecture of the Mansion, only the first floor is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair ramp to the first floor is located on the front right side of the Mansion. Guests who are unable to go to the Second Floor of the Mansion may visit our designated rest area to view photograph albums of the Second Floor rooms. Most outbuildings are accessible by way of a pea gravel path.
Please bring your own wheelchair, walker, cane, or scooter to ensure your comfort.
Service Animals: Designated service animals are welcome throughout Belle Meade. However, due to safety restrictions, service animals must be on a leash at all times. Any show of hostile behavior toward other guests or employees is unacceptable. Service animals may not be handled by or left with other guests or employees.
Restrooms: All restrooms at Belle Meade have wheelchair accessible stalls. Restrooms are located on the first and second floor of the Visitor Center.
If you have any questions, please visit the Guest Services Desk located inside the Visitor Center.
