Battle of Franklin Trust
Programs
Budget
$35,000.00
Description
Continuously building from its launch in February 2020 with the release of The Battle of Franklin & The American Experiment, a long format documentary examining the unique nation crafted by our Founding Fathers and the arduous journey required for us to become who they dreamed we would be; a journey which included a costly civil war. BOFT Films produces a series of short films intended to look both internally and externally at topics related to the Battle of Franklin as well as our broader American story. Designed to entertain while educating, encourage a future generation to engage in the study of American history, and challenge previously taught untruths, beliefs, and previously untold stories.
Program Successes
Engagement from otherwise non engaged populations.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities - Film & Video
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Adults
US& International
Long-term Success
Increased honest open dialogue about America, her history, her faults and successes by the most diverse background of individuals, all united by the belief in the freedom and opportunities the American founding documents established.
Short-term Success
Creation of a series of short films covering a range of topics and individuals. Bridging the audio reach of our TennIn20 Podcast to visually interested parties.
Program Success Monitored By
Expanded social media following and engagement.
Program Areas Served
Free Online Access
$35,000.00
Description
Continuously building from its launch in February 2020 with the release of The Battle of Franklin & The American Experiment, a long format documentary examining the unique nation crafted by our Founding Fathers and the arduous journey required for us to become who they dreamed we would be; a journey which included a costly civil war. BOFT Films produces a series of short films intended to look both internally and externally at topics related to the Battle of Franklin as well as our broader American story. Designed to entertain while educating, encourage a future generation to engage in the study of American history, and challenge previously taught untruths, beliefs, and previously untold stories.
Program Successes
Engagement from otherwise non engaged populations.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities - Film & Video
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Adults
US& International
Long-term Success
Increased honest open dialogue about America, her history, her faults and successes by the most diverse background of individuals, all united by the belief in the freedom and opportunities the American founding documents established.
Short-term Success
Creation of a series of short films covering a range of topics and individuals. Bridging the audio reach of our TennIn20 Podcast to visually interested parties.
Program Success Monitored By
Expanded social media following and engagement.
Program Areas Served
Free Online Access
Budget
$350,000.00
Description
Preparations are being made for the museum in the new Carter House Visitor Center at Carter Hill Battlefield Park. The new visitor center will offer additional museum space to help visitors understand how the 1864 Battle of Franklin fits within the founding of America in 1776, the 1861-1865 American Civil War, and the post-war period. To this end, we will follow the narrative of the Carters and the enslaved people who lived here and their respective journeys toward recovery, freedom and survival. This new museum will help visitors of all ages and backgrounds explore their own struggles and successes by connecting Franklin's Civil War history with other non-war-specific history. Audible sensory components will be incorporated into the exhibits within the visitor center and outbuildings and will be integrated with other historical structures and homes on the battlefield.
Program Successes
Both those that have traditionally visited Civil War sites and those that have never had interest previously, are now coming to explore all of the truths and what it means to be American. Reducing demographic separation and increasing the understanding of America and her founding principles are principles of equality and nation of laws versus a nation of freedom for only some.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities - Museums
Beneficiaries
General Public
Black/African American
US
Long-term Success
New Visitor Center to hold Museum and multiple exhibit venyets throughout. The expanded oral interpretive concepts supporting the new museum are being implemented already in our guided tours. This broader context By placing this November 30, 1864 battle, the impacted community, and stories of all people, including those that lived in Middle Tennessee before the war as an Enslaved population and were hence freed by the outcome of the Civil War, we are helping all Americans heal wounds of the past through this exploration of truth.
Short-term Success
The new museum at Carter House Visitor Center continues to be developed as the construction of the new building is completed. Certain components and concepts of the new museum are being retrofitted in to the existing museum as the new construction is completed. An example of new museum content is the art installation of "Harvey". The mascot of the 104th Ohio Infantry, US. "Harvey" is a life size bronze. The beloved mascot of the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was a veteran by the time of the Battle of Franklin. When Harvey's owner Daniel Stearns joined the Federal Army in 1862, Harvey came along. Both dog and master served during the Virginia Pennisular campaign and by the end of 1862, Daniel Stearns had been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. During this time, Harvey is said to have worn a collar which stated: "I am Lieutenant D.M. Stearns' dog; whose dog are you?" By 1863, Stearns and Harvey had fulfilled their enlistment, but they rejoined the army.
Program Success Monitored By
Expanding demographics of visitors, while visitation remains steady.
Program Areas Served
Franklin, TN, Within the Visitor Center
$350,000.00
Description
Preparations are being made for the museum in the new Carter House Visitor Center at Carter Hill Battlefield Park. The new visitor center will offer additional museum space to help visitors understand how the 1864 Battle of Franklin fits within the founding of America in 1776, the 1861-1865 American Civil War, and the post-war period. To this end, we will follow the narrative of the Carters and the enslaved people who lived here and their respective journeys toward recovery, freedom and survival. This new museum will help visitors of all ages and backgrounds explore their own struggles and successes by connecting Franklin's Civil War history with other non-war-specific history. Audible sensory components will be incorporated into the exhibits within the visitor center and outbuildings and will be integrated with other historical structures and homes on the battlefield.
Program Successes
Both those that have traditionally visited Civil War sites and those that have never had interest previously, are now coming to explore all of the truths and what it means to be American. Reducing demographic separation and increasing the understanding of America and her founding principles are principles of equality and nation of laws versus a nation of freedom for only some.
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities - Museums
Beneficiaries
General Public
Black/African American
US
Long-term Success
New Visitor Center to hold Museum and multiple exhibit venyets throughout. The expanded oral interpretive concepts supporting the new museum are being implemented already in our guided tours. This broader context By placing this November 30, 1864 battle, the impacted community, and stories of all people, including those that lived in Middle Tennessee before the war as an Enslaved population and were hence freed by the outcome of the Civil War, we are helping all Americans heal wounds of the past through this exploration of truth.
Short-term Success
The new museum at Carter House Visitor Center continues to be developed as the construction of the new building is completed. Certain components and concepts of the new museum are being retrofitted in to the existing museum as the new construction is completed. An example of new museum content is the art installation of "Harvey". The mascot of the 104th Ohio Infantry, US. "Harvey" is a life size bronze. The beloved mascot of the 104th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was a veteran by the time of the Battle of Franklin. When Harvey's owner Daniel Stearns joined the Federal Army in 1862, Harvey came along. Both dog and master served during the Virginia Pennisular campaign and by the end of 1862, Daniel Stearns had been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. During this time, Harvey is said to have worn a collar which stated: "I am Lieutenant D.M. Stearns' dog; whose dog are you?" By 1863, Stearns and Harvey had fulfilled their enlistment, but they rejoined the army.
Program Success Monitored By
Expanding demographics of visitors, while visitation remains steady.
Program Areas Served
Franklin, TN, Within the Visitor Center
Budget
$500,000.00
Description
The historic homes at Carter House, Carnton and Rippa Villa are shown only by guided tour. The Classic Tours at each home is a one hour guided tour, acquainting guests with the families--both free and enslaved--who lived there, as well as the relevance of the property to the Battle of Franklin, and America's Founding. The first tour of the day typically is at 9:30am & the last is at 4pm. Admission for each site is: Adults $18, Children (6-15) $10, Children under 6 free. For those interested in visiting both Franklin sites, the $30 Combination Ticket offers classic tour admission at both Carter House & Carnton. The Campaign Ticket $40 offers admission to all three homes and grounds. The Trust also offers specialty tours at all 3 locations including: Slavery & The Enslaved, House & Grounds, Battlefield, Political, and Behind the Scenes Tours. Specialty tours last 90 minutes and cost $25/per person.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Adults
US
Long-term Success
The comprehensive classic tour should help every visitor, regardless of their perspective, insight to all 19th century American realities. By interpreting all aspects of this American history in Williamson County some visitors may feel a bit uncomfortable. This feeling helps visitors awake to information that may have never been presented to them in such a comprehensive fashion, but does it in a manner that helps build bridges through truth.
Program Areas Served
America, and specifics for Williamson and Maury County Tennessee, 1140 Columbia Avenue & 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, in Franklin and 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill, TN
$500,000.00
Description
The historic homes at Carter House, Carnton and Rippa Villa are shown only by guided tour. The Classic Tours at each home is a one hour guided tour, acquainting guests with the families--both free and enslaved--who lived there, as well as the relevance of the property to the Battle of Franklin, and America's Founding. The first tour of the day typically is at 9:30am & the last is at 4pm. Admission for each site is: Adults $18, Children (6-15) $10, Children under 6 free. For those interested in visiting both Franklin sites, the $30 Combination Ticket offers classic tour admission at both Carter House & Carnton. The Campaign Ticket $40 offers admission to all three homes and grounds. The Trust also offers specialty tours at all 3 locations including: Slavery & The Enslaved, House & Grounds, Battlefield, Political, and Behind the Scenes Tours. Specialty tours last 90 minutes and cost $25/per person.
Beneficiaries
Adolescents
Adults
US
Long-term Success
The comprehensive classic tour should help every visitor, regardless of their perspective, insight to all 19th century American realities. By interpreting all aspects of this American history in Williamson County some visitors may feel a bit uncomfortable. This feeling helps visitors awake to information that may have never been presented to them in such a comprehensive fashion, but does it in a manner that helps build bridges through truth.
Program Areas Served
America, and specifics for Williamson and Maury County Tennessee, 1140 Columbia Avenue & 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, in Franklin and 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill, TN
Budget
$20,000.00
Description
The mission of The Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. Our interpretation begins with the founders of America and their audacious experiment in liberty. It examines challenges to that experiment in the nineteenth century that propelled us toward war, and the three constitutional amendments which followed. Finally, it traces the evolution of liberty into the twenty-first century and confronts the challenges still facing us today. Our guided tours, programming, and exhibitions continually evolve to reflect research, tackling crucial topics such as slavery and the enslaved, Reconstruction, and life in post-war America. Specific programming on July 3 and November 29/30 are designed to highlight our everyday programming as interactive civics & cost of war experiences, reflecting on the Declaration of Independence (as we approach its 250th anniversary) and on the Battle of Franklin.
Program Successes
Expanded knowledge about America's past, and how she moved, interacted among her citizens, & changed as she has progressed through time. Maximizing lectures and tour capacities on two special programming days, increased voter turnout regardless of desired candidate outcome, and mainstream discussion of those things that unite American versus divide us.
Beneficiaries
Families
Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees
US
Long-term Success
A more complete understanding of American civics and how each of us have a role of participation and voice. Increased community engagement in the process of being an American regardless of when one's family arrived on this great continent. America is an idea and collection of laws for all demographics believing in that idea and collection. Greater civility among Americans that have differing thoughts while working within the framework of our U.S. Constitution.
Short-term Success
Visitor demographics expanding beyond those that have traditionally visited Civil War sites.
Program Success Monitored By
Visitors who have come to America throughout all of her history. Those that have been in America since before the Revolution, Post Revolution/preCivil War (100 yrs), Civil War to Reconstruction (1860-1876), Reconstruction through Civil Rights (1876 - 1960), and those that have migrated since 1960 and continue to migrate in 2020 and beyond.
Program Areas Served
Franklin, TN , Collective Reading of US Declaration of Independence, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle
$20,000.00
Description
The mission of The Battle of Franklin Trust is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. Our interpretation begins with the founders of America and their audacious experiment in liberty. It examines challenges to that experiment in the nineteenth century that propelled us toward war, and the three constitutional amendments which followed. Finally, it traces the evolution of liberty into the twenty-first century and confronts the challenges still facing us today. Our guided tours, programming, and exhibitions continually evolve to reflect research, tackling crucial topics such as slavery and the enslaved, Reconstruction, and life in post-war America. Specific programming on July 3 and November 29/30 are designed to highlight our everyday programming as interactive civics & cost of war experiences, reflecting on the Declaration of Independence (as we approach its 250th anniversary) and on the Battle of Franklin.
Program Successes
Expanded knowledge about America's past, and how she moved, interacted among her citizens, & changed as she has progressed through time. Maximizing lectures and tour capacities on two special programming days, increased voter turnout regardless of desired candidate outcome, and mainstream discussion of those things that unite American versus divide us.
Beneficiaries
Families
Immigrant, Newcomers, Refugees
US
Long-term Success
A more complete understanding of American civics and how each of us have a role of participation and voice. Increased community engagement in the process of being an American regardless of when one's family arrived on this great continent. America is an idea and collection of laws for all demographics believing in that idea and collection. Greater civility among Americans that have differing thoughts while working within the framework of our U.S. Constitution.
Short-term Success
Visitor demographics expanding beyond those that have traditionally visited Civil War sites.
Program Success Monitored By
Visitors who have come to America throughout all of her history. Those that have been in America since before the Revolution, Post Revolution/preCivil War (100 yrs), Civil War to Reconstruction (1860-1876), Reconstruction through Civil Rights (1876 - 1960), and those that have migrated since 1960 and continue to migrate in 2020 and beyond.
Program Areas Served
Franklin, TN , Collective Reading of US Declaration of Independence, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle
Budget
$5,000.00
Description
There are a multitude of ways individuals learn or intake information. The Trust's programming continues to expand to reach individuals in the manner in which they choose. Originally The Official Podcast of The Battle of Franklin Trust, Chalkboard History is simply another way for individuals to explore the subjects relating to the Civil War, its causes, outcomes, and what lasting impacts it has on American society. Episode content varies from conversations among Trust Interpreters, to presentations from experts. Suggestions of topics are always welcomed. Subscribe, Like or Share to The Battle of Franklin Trust YouTube channel, and if you would like to listen to past podcasts go to https://boft.org/podcast.
Beneficiaries
General Public
US
US& International
Long-term Success
Continue to expand the conversation, interest, and belief in America. Help individuals discuss even the toughest of topics, and remain friends just with differing opinions.
Short-term Success
subscriber count and interaction.
Program Success Monitored By
Subscriber count and interaction.
Program Areas Served
Free Online Access
$5,000.00
Description
There are a multitude of ways individuals learn or intake information. The Trust's programming continues to expand to reach individuals in the manner in which they choose. Originally The Official Podcast of The Battle of Franklin Trust, Chalkboard History is simply another way for individuals to explore the subjects relating to the Civil War, its causes, outcomes, and what lasting impacts it has on American society. Episode content varies from conversations among Trust Interpreters, to presentations from experts. Suggestions of topics are always welcomed. Subscribe, Like or Share to The Battle of Franklin Trust YouTube channel, and if you would like to listen to past podcasts go to https://boft.org/podcast.
Beneficiaries
General Public
US
US& International
Long-term Success
Continue to expand the conversation, interest, and belief in America. Help individuals discuss even the toughest of topics, and remain friends just with differing opinions.
Short-term Success
subscriber count and interaction.
Program Success Monitored By
Subscriber count and interaction.
Program Areas Served
Free Online Access
