Lotz House Museum, Tennessee, United States
5.0 (3.278 reviews) Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #1 in Franklin Historic Sites • History Museums
Very interesting piece of history.
The compelling story of the times, the family, and the fine antiques of the Civil War era. The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee, at “the epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin, which was a pivotal battle of the Civil War on November 30, 1864. The House was the most heavily damaged structure on the Franklin battlefield. Walk in to witness the damage from the cannon balls that crash through the house and numerous bloodstains on all the floors. Plus on this tour, your will learn about the family, the Master Wood Worker who built the home by himself, how the family survived and how the bloody battle affected them for the balance of their lives! Reservation are not required for Guided tours of the historic home. In addition, walking battlefield tours and an archeological tours are also available, but please call for reservations. Please join us as we step back into Civil War history.
Address
1111 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064-3616
Mobile
Website
http://www.lotzhouse.com
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:33
User Ratings
5.0 based on (3.278 reviews)
Reviews
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5Robert Q 5:00 PM Dec 10, 2022
KELLY AND THOMAS ARE GREAT!
This past November, I visited Franklin for the 158th Anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Franklin. I made reservations through the Lotz House Museum for the Women’s History tour Tuesday night at the house and the Walking tour Wednesday morning of the battlefield. For the Women’s History tour, Kelly was the tour guide and gave an EXCELLENT talk on both the women of the Lotz House as well as other local women and civilians along with their experiences. It was very informative on an often overlooked segment of the Civil War. She is very knowledgeable and a great resource. For the Walking tour, renowned historian Thomas Cartwright led us through the streets of Franklin recreating the solemn events of the battle by quoting diaries and stories of both generals and privates. It was very moving and he really brought it to life. Later that day, I got an unexpected surprise as they had a memorial illumination ceremony with Kelly, Thomas, as well as Chuck, Seth and Jonathan (Lotz House staff) giving their personal stories on what that day and battle means to them. I can’t speak highly enough on the staff at Lotz House!
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5Richard S 5:00 PM Nov 4, 2021
More than the battle
The Lotz house was at the center of the third battle of Franklin. There are cannon ball dents still in the floors. The guide we had gave us excellent account of the battle, but that was only start of what the Lotz House is about. You learn about the life of the family that lived in the house during the battle. Our guide was excellent which is what makes these small museums so worthwhile. My wife and I strongly recommend the Lotz House Museum as a place to visit if you are planning on spending an time around Nashville. It is only 20 miles to Franklin from Nashville, it will be worth the time.
