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Travellers Rest Historic House Museum

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636 Farrell Pkwy
Nashville, TN 37220
+1 (615) 832-8197
http://www.historictravellersrest.org

Travellers Rest Historic House Museum in Nashville, TN is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Overton home and landscape, offering educational programs covering approximately 1000 years of history. The museum serves as a gateway for learners of all ages to explore and experience Nashville's historic past, striving to tell the complete story of all former residents, including native communities and enslaved individuals.

With a focus on history education, Travellers Rest provides educational opportunities such as homeschool programs, scout programs, summer camps, and field trips. The museum aims to facilitate open dialogue, allowing visitors to learn from collective history and gain a better understanding of the present for continued growth as a community, state, and country.

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Janey Y.
6/20/2019

This was one of the top 20 places or so to recommended to visit in Nashville as said by traveling websites. If you're looking for a reasonably priced tour, this is it. In simplistic terms, this...

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Maddie H.
2/26/2018

Travellers' Rest is NOT a hotel as you may think from the name, so do not call them asking to book a room! This historic plantation house may have some ghosts anyway so I'd suggest going with the...

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Mandy K.
7/30/2019

I have toured many of the Civil War era and historical sites in the greater Nashville area. This one is interesting due to its connection to the bigger historical picture it is related to. John...

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Dwain E.
3/3/2022

Wonderful a must see great place and staff. Ask question look around. Buy something in the gift shop

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Rose B.
12/16/2022

Been wanting to go for a long time. Chad at Travellers Rest did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable about not only the family history, but history of the property as well. We were able to see...

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