All Men Are Created Equal Tour

This 90-minute guided tour takes visitors through the house and grounds of Carnton while tracing American history from the nation's founding through the Civil War. You'll explore how the meaning of equality was debated and contested over decades, and how disagreement over slavery ultimately pulled the country apart. This particular tour experience isn't offered anywhere else in Tennessee, making it a unique educational opportunity for families interested in this pivotal period. Tours run at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with tickets priced at $29 per person. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. All proceeds support the design and installation of a new exhibit and museum at the Carter House visitor center, set to open in 2026. The tour provides meaningful context for understanding how the Battle of Franklin and the Civil War reshaped the nation, making it well-suited for older children and teens studying this era.