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Travellers Rest
  • PLAN YOUR VISIT
    • HOURS AND MAP
    • ADMISSION
    • CURRENT EXHIBITS
    • OUR STAFF
    • CONTACT US
  • HISTORY
    • The First Residents of Historic Travellers Rest
    • Nashville: From Frontier to Home of the U.S. President
    • A Past Uncovered
    • “HdQrs: 6 Miles from Nashville on Franklin Pike”
    • Changes in Land & Economy Define the Emerging New South
    • Discovering Nashville Through the Doors of Travellers Rest
  • UPCOMING EVENTS
  • EDUCATION
    • HISTORY AT-HOME
    • SUMMER CAMP
    • SCHOOLS & EDUCATORS
      • FIELD TRIPS
      • TRAVELING TRUNKS
    • SCOUT PROGRAMS
      • BOY SCOUTS
      • GIRL SCOUTS
  • WEDDINGS AND EVENTS
    • WEDDINGS AT TRAVELLERS REST
    • GROUP TOURS AND LUNCHEONS
  • DONATE
  • Blog

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Historic Travellers Rest
636 Farrell Parkway Nashville, TN 37220 615.832.8197


 
 
   

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Join us this Sunday at 4 p.m. as we kick off our s Join us this Sunday at 4 p.m. as we kick off our spring programming with "The Ladies of Lealand" presented by authors @ashley1331 and Sally Lea Nance. Visit https://ashley-white-discussion.eventbrite.com to join this donation based program for Women's History Month. #historictravellersrest #womenshistorymonth #ladiesoflealand
Spring break is coming up and that means summer br Spring break is coming up and that means summer break will be here before you know it! Now is the time to plan those summer camp sessions. Registration is live for camps now, and early bird pricing ends March 15th. Visit our website for more info and to register. #historictravellersrest #summercamps #makehistoryanadventure #historyisawesome #historycamp
Tomorrow we will have Melissa Goodwin of Roan Cree Tomorrow we will have Melissa Goodwin of Roan Creek Weaving working on the historic loom located in our Weaving House. Join us for a tour and then stop in and see Melissa as she sets up the loom for a new piece she will work on during Women's History Artisan Day. #historictravellersrest #womenshistorymonth #weavinghouse #historictrades
We do it for the cake 😍 Well, that’s one of m We do it for the cake 😍 Well, that’s one of many reasons.⁠ ⁠ Reach out today for more information about our available dates! We are also now offering elopement and micro wedding packages for those couples looking for something a little more intimate. ⁠ ⁠ Contact Mary Jo:⁠ 📱 615.832.8197 ext. 10⁠ ✉️ maryjo@historictravellersrest.org⁠ ⁠ 📷 @tawnynichellephotography⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #weddingvenue #nashvilletn #travellersrest #nashvillevenue #historictravellersrest #nashvillewedding #weddingwednesday⁠
Join us on March 13th as we celebrate Women's Hist Join us on March 13th as we celebrate Women's History Month with a public program showcasing some of our favorite female artisans! Enjoy time on the grounds learning about bonnet making, weaving, and lacemaking and then take a house tour with a special section on the women of Travellers Rest. Tickets available at historic-travellers-rest.eventbrite.com #historictravellersrest #womenshistorymonth #handsonhistory
As Black History Month comes to a close, we invite As Black History Month comes to a close, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about the United States Colored Troops (USCT) and their important role in the Battle of Nashville at Peach Orchard Hill in 1864. https://historictravellersrest.org/united-states-colored-troops-at-peach-orchard-hill/ #historictravellersrest #blackhistorymonth #USCT #battleofnashville
Enslaved individuals had few personal possessions, Enslaved individuals had few personal possessions, many being handed down once deemed unfit for use by the family for whom they toiled. There are occasions where surviving notes and receipts document where items were purchased. From a receipt the following was noted: "Silla, the bearer wishes to get a thick pair of shoes, and lined through. They must be made large so as to not pinch the feet - Silla is sickly and must have such a pair of shoes to go on damp ground - I will pay what is reasonable on her contract for such a pair. Travellers Rest, 20th Apl 1820, John Overton" Image Photo Credits: Reproduction pair of women's shoes made from a material called "ticking' and reproduction of original receipt as seen in A Past Uncovered exhibit Ben Crim, Historic Travellers Rest #historictravellersrest #blackhistorymonth #APastUncovered
Our property offers lot of space and backdrops for Our property offers lot of space and backdrops for all your wedding photo needs! You can book 1 – 3 hours for photos with your wedding party, up to 12 people, plus your photographer for $100 an hour. ⁠ ⁠ We currently have lots of dates available so reach out to Mary Jo today book yours time!⁠ ⁠ 615-832-8197 x10⁠ maryjo@historictravellersrest.org⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #weddingvenue #nashvilletn #travellersrest #nashvillevenue #historictravellersrest #nashvillewedding
We invite you all to join us on March 7th for our We invite you all to join us on March 7th for our first virtual program of the spring! We are kicking off Women's History Month with an author discussion featuring local authors Sally Lea Nance and Ashley White discussing their book "The Leas and Lealand". Visit www.ashley-white-discussion.eventbrite.com for donation based access to the program. #historictravellersrest #historyathome #WomensHistoryMonth #theLeasandLealand
To give the sun and warmth a little more time to r To give the sun and warmth a little more time to remove the snow and ice from this week, Historic Travellers Rest will be closed Saturday and will reopen for tours at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 23. #historictravellersrest #anothersnowday #historyathome
Historic Travellers Rest will remain closed today, Historic Travellers Rest will remain closed today, Friday, February 19. With all the snow and ice, the paths around property aren't safe for guests at this time. We hope you enjoy some pictures taken this week by a couple friends who were able to traverse the property safely. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as some melting is able to occur. #historictravellersrest #snowday #HistoryAtHome
Join us March 7th at 4 p.m. for our next virtual p Join us March 7th at 4 p.m. for our next virtual program. We are excited to present authors Sally Lea Nance and Ashley White to discuss their new books "The Leas and Lealand". In celebration of Women's History Month, this discussion will focus on Elizabeth Overton Leas and several other significant women in the life of John McCormick Lea. Access to the program can be purchased for any donation amount now at https://ashley-white-discussion.eventbrite.com. #historictravellersrest #historyathome #womenshistorymonth #leasandlealand #womenauthors
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