Membership with The Battle of Franklin Trust
What is membership in The Battle of Franklin Trust?
Membership with The Battle of Franklin Trust is a partnership to help fulfill the Trust’s mission to preserve, understand, and interpret the American Civil War. Annual memberships help with the day-to-day operation including ongoing research, magazine production, interpretive staff, museum collection oversight, and visitor programming. In addition, The Battle of Franklin Trust directs a portion of every annual membership to the Spring Hill Endowment & Battle of Franklin Endowment to plan and prepare for future needs.
Annual Members have a few privileges at Carter House, Carnton, and Rippa Villa. These privileges are in effect for a one-year period from the date of membership. We hope every member, regardless of level, chooses to share these sites with neighbors, friends, and family throughout their membership year.
Join online or download a printable form to be mailed with payment.
Give a year-long gift of history
What are the endowments?
The Battle of Franklin Endowment is a fund established to protect and preserve the historic structures, support battlefield reclamation efforts, plan for the future, and secure Franklin’s place in history.
The Endowment is designed to be at the heart of philanthropic support for The Battle of Franklin Trust. Fifteen percent of all memberships will be allocated directly to the Endowments.
Unless otherwise indicated, estate and memorial gifts to the Trust will be directed towards the Endowments to provide support for preservation in perpetuity.
Levels of Membership
Young Historian (Ages 15 and under) - $17.76
Annual Pass (1 person)
Great American Documents booklet
The Dispatch magazine
Individual - $50
Annual Pass (1 person)
The Dispatch magazine
Notification of all Battle of Franklin Trust programs
Recognition as a member and Endowment supporter
Dual - $75
Annual Pass (2 people)
5% discount in the gift shops
The Dispatch magazine
Notification of all Battle of Franklin Trust programs
Recognition as a member and Endowment supporter
Family - $135
Annual Pass (3 people)
10% discount in the gift shops
The Dispatch magazine
Notification of all Battle of Franklin Trust programs
Recognition as a member and Endowment supporter
Preservation - $250
10% discount in the gift shops
Annual Pass (4 people)
The Dispatch magazine
Notification of all Battle of Franklin Trust programs
Recognition as a member and Endowment supporter
Legacy - $1,000
You and a guest are invited to attend The Battle of Franklin Trust annual donor appreciation dinner.
10% discount in the gift shops
Annual Pass (5 people)
You receive two one-time-use guest passes to each site
The Dispatch magazine
Notification of all Battle of Franklin Trust programs
Recognition as a member and Endowment supporter
* The Annual Pass allows admission for any party or combination of parties to the Classic Tour at Carter House, Carnton, and Rippa Villa.
** Gift shop discount: some exclusions apply
*** Battle of Franklin Trust events: fees may apply
Is my membership tax deductible?
The Battle of Franklin Trust is a registered 50l(c)3 corporation. Your membership is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
For more information about membership or other giving questions, contact Laurie McPeak, Chief Development Officer, at 615 786-1864 or laurie@boft.org