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Belle Meade "Journey to Jubilee" Guided Tour

110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
Duration

1 hour (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover a different side of Nashville’s history with this Belle Meade Plantation Journey to Jubilee history tour. This guided educational tour focuses on the lives and stories of the African Americans enslaved on this plantation. It’s an interactive experience, encouraging dialog and conversation about the history of slavery while honoring the legacies of those who suffered on this property. You’re allowed to tour the property alone after the experience and can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

  • Learn about the lives and legacies of the enslaved men and women
  • Discuss the history and present-day importance of the plantation
  • Tour the site on your own after the group tour
  • Partake in a complimentary wine tasting session following the tour

What To Expect

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Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery



Journey to Jubilee is a discussion based tour abouth the history of enslavement in the American South. The tours shares the stories of Black Americans who were enslaved, formerly enslaved, and who were contract laboreres after the Emancipation. The tour shows how vital their presence was to the existence of the property. These men and women were here from enslavement to freedom. They endured, and we want to honor them by telling their story. In this tour, nearly one-hundred years of their history is explored through the research of primary sources. Come trace their existence through the history of Belle Meade on their Journey to Jubilee.

The tour includes access to the 30 acres of grounds (you can explore the property after the tour of before), a complimentary wine sampling (this helps us raise funds for historic preservation, and the guided tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free On-Site Parking Available
  • Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time and redeem your voucher at our Visitor Service desk. They will direct you to your tour
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Due to the intensity of the subject matter and our interpretive approach, this tour is limited to those aged 12 and older.
  • Takes place outside and involves walking and several sets of stairs.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please Note: Guided Mansion Tours are not included with this ticket. Mansion Tours are also available to purchase separately on this website.
  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot stand/walk for extended periods of 30 minutes or more
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 1-Hour Guided Journey to Jubilee Walking Tour
  • Complimentary Wine Tasting at the On-Site Belle Meade Winery
  • Professional Guide
  • Guided History Tour of Belle Meade's Outbuildings & Grounds
  • Access to the grounds of Belle Meade following your tour to explore at your leisure
  • Access to the Outdoor Game Court & On-Site Restaurant
  • Free On-Site Parking
  • Guided Mansion Tours not included with this ticket (available to purchase separately on this site)

Durations

1 hour (approx.)

Tour's Location

110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
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