Belle Meade "Journey to Jubilee" Guided Tour

Nashville, US
91% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (366 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore the history of Belle Meade Plantation
  • Learn about the lives of African Americans who were enslaved and employed at Belle Meade
  • Engage in a unique approach that includes reading primary sources
  • Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the beautiful winery
  • Access to the grounds for a self-guided tour

Meeting Point

Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery (6 miles from downtown Nashville) Address: 110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205

Meeting point

110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205 , United States

End point

End Point

Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery (6 miles from downtown Nashville) Address: 110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205

Meeting point

110 Leake Ave, Nashville, TN 37205 , United States

End point

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.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Free On-Site Parking Available
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    Arrive 20 minutes before your tour time and redeem your voucher at our Visitor Service desk. They will direct you to your tour
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    Due to the intensity of the subject matter and our interpretive approach, this tour is limited to those aged 12 and older.
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    Takes place outside and involves walking and several sets of stairs.
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    Please Note: Guided Mansion Tours are not included with this ticket. Mansion Tours are also available to purchase separately on this website.
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    Not recommended for travelers who cannot stand/walk for extended periods of 30 minutes or more
Provided by Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery

What our experts say

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    Arrive 20 minutes early to check in.
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    Visit the on-site restaurant after your tour.
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    Consider exploring the outdoor game court.
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    Nearby, check out the rich history of Nashville.
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    Bring comfortable walking shoes for the tour.

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