Media with The Battle of Franklin Trust
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. We utilize various forms of media to accomplish this in a way that is vivid and readily accessible to guests any time, from anywhere in the world.
BOFT Films produces long and short form content that is available 24/7 on our YouTube channel. From Chalkboard History conversations, to battlefield videos, to our 2020 documentary The Battle of Franklin and the American Experiment, you can hear from our interpreters and their guests about a wide range of topics related to the Battles of Spring Hill and Franklin, to the Civil War, and to the broader scope of American History in general.
The podcast gives similar content, but in an auditory format for those who find that more convenient.
The Dispatch magazine is produced in print form three times per year. It is mailed to our members and is available to guests who visit the sites. All previous editions are also archived and easily accessible online. These offer a treasure trove of articles about a variety of topics: soldier stories, field medicine, the Tennessee Campaign, stories about the enslaved communities at each of our three sites, a recurring Revolution to Reconstruction piece, various items from our permanent collection, news and events, and more...
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A history podcast brought to you by the Battle of Franklin Trust. our mission is to preserve, understand, and interpret the story of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War.
Catch up on old episodes here.
Episodes of The Dispatch & Chalkboard History will be available through most major podcast apps shortly after appearing here.
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New Chalkboard History Vol. 2 episodes are released every Tuesday!
Photography Policies
No photography inside the historic houses and exhibits. Photography for your own personal use is permitted outside.
Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not permitted inside the historic houses.
Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones), or any similar remote-controlled vehicles/flying devices, is not permitted on the property without prior approval from The Battle of Franklin Trust.
Professional photography sessions must be scheduled in advance and must occur within business hours. The cost is $75 per hour. Please contact Jenny Peach at jenny@boft.org to schedule a session.
Commercial photography is prohibited without express written consent. Requests for commercial photography should be forwarded to Jenny Peach at jenny@boft.org
Engagement and family photos may be taken on the front and back porches and in the garden, but not at the slave cabin.
All persons in the party must conduct themselves with proper decorum for an historic site. Loud or foolish behavior will result in removal.
Prom photos at Carnton and Rippa Villa
If you wish to make prom photos at Carnton and/or Rippa Villa, please pre-purchase your tickets online for $10. Each person on property requires a ticket (including moms, dads, and other family members). Tickets purchased on site will be $25 per person.
Photography must occur within business hours. Everyone must vacate the property by 5:00.
Photos may be taken on the front and back porches and in the garden, but not at the slave quarters.
All persons in the party must conduct themselves with proper decorum for an historic site. Loud or foolish behavior will result in removal.