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GHOSTS OF THE BATTLEFIELD TOUR now available at the LOTZ HOUSE, Civil War Museum Home. Costumed guide will relate stories of talking spectres, staring children and errant objects. CALL 615-400-3808 to schedule your tour. $20 adults, $10 children 8-13 years. Children under 7 not permitted.

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Civil War History

Franklin's Civil War history is alive and well, held in the walls, the stories and the landscape of this vibrant town. Tireless efforts continue to preserve and interpret the Battle of Franklin from the perspective of citizen and soldier alike and to educate all generations on the tragedy, triumph and rebirth of a devastating event that impacted the course of history in 1864.

 

UNKNOWN SOLDIER REINTERMENT COMMEMORATED

The Williamson Herald has published an eight-page Commemorative Edition celebrating the Reinterment of Franklin's Unknown Civil War Soldier. Sections may be ordered by contacting news@williamsonherald.com or calling 615-790-6465.

 

ANIMATED MAP OF THE BATTLE OF FRANKLIN

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The Civil War Preservation Trust has a new animated map of the Battle of Franklin! The map is a great way to interpret the battle for the novice and the seasoned history buff. The map is sectioned into four segments: Hood Invades Tennessee, The Affair at Spring Hill, The Battle of Franklin and Preservation of the Battlefield.