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What is the Battle of Franklin Trust?

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501 (c) (3) management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin ’s battlefield sights to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. The Trust manages the operations of the Carter House and Carnton Plantation. It’s organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history. Learn more at www.battleoffranklintrust.org.

What is the mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust?

“The Battle of Franklin Trust is dedicated to a better understanding of the five bloodiest hours of the American Civil War.”

What is membership in the Battle of Franklin Trust?

Membership in the Battle of Franklin Trust provides a means for you to be part of both the Carter House and Carnton Plantation. If you have previously been a member of either organization (or separate memberships in both organizations), this Battle of Franklin Trust membership provides you with the value of being a supporter with privileges at both houses. If your annual membership is still in effect, it will remain valid through your annual membership anniversary date.  Should you choose to renew, your membership would be with the Battle of Franklin Trust and will be valid for both properties. If you choose to remain a member in only one organization, you are welcome to do that. Lifetime memberships at both organizations will be honored as originally intended.

What are my benefits for being a member of the Battle of Franklin Trust?

Your benefits are in effect for a one year period from date of membership

Tod Carter Society Benefits:

• Member and nine guests receive a private after-hours tour including The Carter House, Carnton Plantation and the Confederate Cemetery by your choice of Robert Hicks or Eric Jacobson.
• Member to receive 8 discounted tickets to the Annual Battle of Franklin Summer Symposium
• Member and three guests are invited to attend the private Randal McGavock Dinner held at Carnton Plantation with special recognition
• Member may bring up to 10 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives 30% off discount in the gift shops of both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

Carrie McGavock Society Benefits:

• Member and a guest are invited to attend the private Randal McGavock Dinner held at Carnton Plantation with special recognition
• Member to receive 6 discounted tickets to the Annual Battle of Franklin Summer Symposium
• Member may bring up to 9 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives 25% off discount in the gift shops of both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

John Bell Hood Society Benefits:

• Member and a guest are invited to attend the private Randal McGavock Dinner held at Carnton Plantation with special recognition
• Member to receive 4 discounted tickets to the Annual Battle of Franklin Summer Symposium
• Member may bring up to 8 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives 20% off discount in the gift shops of both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

John McAllister Schofield Society Benefits:

• Member and a guest are invited to attend the private Randal McGavock Dinner held at Carnton Plantation with special recognition
• Member to receive 2 discounted tickets to the Annual Battle of Franklin Summer Symposium
• Member may bring up to 7 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives 15% off discount in the gift shops of both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

Randal McGavock Society Benefits:

• Member and a guest are invited to attend the private Randal McGavock Dinner held at Carnton Plantation with special recognition
• Member may bring up to 6 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives 10% off discount in the gift shops of both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

Fountain Branch Carter Society Benefits:

• Member may bring up to 5 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives 5% off discount in the gift shops of both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

Family & Friends Membership Benefits:

• Member may bring up to 3 guests for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

Individual Membership Benefits:

• Member may bring a guest for a guided tour on each visit to both houses
• Receives newsletters
• Receives invitations to all scheduled events at both houses

Is my membership tax deductible?

Yes, the Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization and your membership is tax deductible. The amount that is not deductible is the value of the Randal McGavock dinner.

Your support is important to the mission of the Battle of Franklin Trust in continuing the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history. Thank you for your consideration.

For more information or questions please call:
Membership Coordinator Elizabeth Stout at 615-786-1864.