All Men Are Created Equal Tour

This 90-minute guided tour explores how America's founding ideals collided with the reality of slavery, tracing the nation's journey from its beginnings through the Civil War. You'll walk through Carter House and its grounds while learning about the decades-long struggle over the meaning of equality and the issues that gradually divided the country. This particular tour offering is unique to Tennessee and available only here. The tour runs at 9 a.m., Monday through Saturday, with tickets at $29 per person. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Proceeds support the development of a new museum exhibit at the Carter House visitor center, also titled "All Men Are Created Equal," opening in 2026. This is a thoughtful way to help your family understand how one family's Civil War experience connects to larger American history.