All Men Are Created Equal Tour

This 90-minute guided tour takes visitors through Rippa Villa's house and grounds to explore a pivotal question in American history: what did equality really mean? Starting from the country's founding, the tour traces how the nation gradually became divided over the meaning of freedom and the institution of slavery, ultimately leading to the Civil War. It's a thoughtfully designed experience that examines these deep historical tensions in one specific place. The tour costs $29 per person and is offered at 9 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays—this particular tour style isn't offered anywhere else in Tennessee. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Ticket purchases support an important cause: proceeds help fund a new exhibit and museum opening in 2026 at the Carter House visitor center, which will carry forward this same theme. You can book your spot online through the venue's website.