All Men Are Created Equal Tour

This 90-minute guided tour at Carnton explores how the United States grappled with the meaning of equality from its founding through the Civil War era. You'll walk through the house and grounds while learning about the decades-long conflict over slavery that gradually pulled the nation apart. This particular tour offering is unique to Tennessee and isn't available elsewhere in the state. The tour runs at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday, with tickets priced at $29 per person. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. All proceeds support the creation of a new exhibit and museum opening at Carter House in 2026, which will also focus on this same theme. It's a meaningful way to deepen your family's understanding of this pivotal period in American history.