Battle of Franklin Trust Presents Battle Scarred
Battle of Franklin Trust Presents Battle Scarred
Special 150th Anniversary Exhibition to Open through late April
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Battle of Franklin Trust’s Battle Scarred, an exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Franklin resides in The Fleming Center at Carnton Plantation and remains available to the public until April 26, 2015, marking another significant anniversary: the day Confederate Gen. J. E. Johnston surrendered the Army of Tennessee.
“We’re having a great response to sharing Battle Scarred with the public as part of the sesquicentennial exhibit,” said The Battle of Franklin Trust CEO Eric A. Jacobson. “The Battle of Franklin Trust curator Joanna Stephens dedicated two years to the planning of this impressive display, and has successfully collected many items that have not been viewed together for 150 years.”
Battle Scarred is a chronologically organized experience that begins in 1860 and continues through the tragic events of November 30, 1864. Covering more than 1,600 square feet, this display captures the ultimate cost of war and the importance of the Battle of Franklin as part of our national heritage. Thoughtful interpretation of eyewitness accounts guided the design, which incorporates graphics, light, sound and more than 100 artifacts.
Highlights of the exhibition include a variety of never before displayed items and enlistment cards for each visitor outlining the military service of a soldier involved in the Battle of Franklin. The enlistment cards are intended to help participants personalize the ramifications of such a battle, and the fate of each soldier will be revealed.
The average self-guided tour will last 30 to 60 minutes, and admission is $10 per adult. Tickets can be purchased on-site and do not include a tour of Carnton Plantation. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Local families and visitors will have additional time to explore and enjoy the exhibit at monthly family nights sponsored by Williamson Medical Center. Each family night has a unique theme. These educational evenings take place after hours on the third Thursday of each month during the exhibit. For more information or to view a complete sesquicentennial schedule of events, visit www.BattleofFranklinTrust.org.
About The Battle of Franklin Trust
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history.
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