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Lotz House Museum

1111 Columbia Ave, Franklin, TN 37064
615.790.7190
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Ranked #1 of 17 attractions in Franklin
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: The compelling story of the times, the family, and the fine antiques of the Civil War era.The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic... more » Owner description: The compelling story of the times, the family, and the fine antiques of the Civil War era.The Lotz House, which has been on the National Historic Register since 1976, is located in the heart of downtown historic Franklin, Tennessee, at “the epicenter” of the Battle of Franklin, which was a pivotal battle of the Civil War on November 30, 1864. Join us as we step back into Civil War history. « less
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Columbia, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

JT, who was the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate about this historical home. Well worth the time and money.

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Our tour guide, J. T., was knowledgeable above expectations and brought the history of the house and how it related to the Battle of Franklin home in a way that kept you hanging on every word. A definite site for anyone visiting Nashville and the surrounding area. This tour was the third of the three Franklin Battle homes that we... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The people running the Lotz House were much friendlier and more accomodating than some of the houses we toured in Franklin. You can tell they are very enthusiastic about where they are working. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and made us feel the emotions of a family caught in the middle of a war they were not involved in. The... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I have visited all 3 Civil War houses in Franklin, and this was my favorite! J.T. was our tour guide, and he did a swell job informing us about the Lotz family! I couldn't imagine taking this tour with anyone else!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

History comes alive with an outstanding tour guide JT Thompson. Our group ranged in age from 18 to 81 and thoroughly enjoyed ourelves. Yes, even our 18 year old! JT's personal touch weaving mulitple stories of the battle, the family and the house made us "feel" what the Lotz family were facing during 1864 and beyond. We laughed, we cried... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Grace ann was a knowledgeable and authoritative guide. She brought the history of the place alive in a moving account of the poor Lotz family who were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

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Enfield, New Hampshire, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We toured this house as part of an all day tour which also included the nearby Carter House and Carnton Plantation. Our tour guide, JT, was extremely knowledgeable about the Lotz family as well as the Battle of Franklin. What struck us the most was how emotionally invested he was in the family- you could almost feel their heartache and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We really enjoyed this historical tour, it was very thorough and informative. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Civil War history.

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Mentor ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The tour was excellent. JT made the Battle of Franklin come alive in the Lotz family history. He is the best tour guide. He made you feel like you were there in the time. Thank you very much

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Toledo, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Visited the Lotz house with the value ticket (Carnton Plantation, Carter House, and Lotz). Tour was excellent (tour guide Sam) and interesting story behind the Lotz family. Would have been a 5/5, but a few awkward moments bumped it down to a 4.

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