Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, The Sam Davis Home was built in 1810. This historical home and museum rests on 168 acres. The two-story home is characteristic of a Southern, upper middle-class family of those times.
Follow the cedar-lined lane back to the 1800's to tour the home of Civil War legend, Sam Davis.
Located in Smyrna, Tennessee, The Sam Davis Home was built along the banks of Stewarts Creek in 1810. The historic house and museum rests on 168 acres of farmland belonging to the original Davis plantation just outside the Nashville area. The two-story home is characteristic of a Southern, upper middle-class family of those times.
Begin your trip to the Sam Davis Home with a documentary video about the life of Sam Davis and tour the galleries of the museum. Afterward, enjoy a guided tour through the nine room main house, the original kitchen, smokehouse, overseer's office, and privy. Authentic Middle Tennessee slave dwellings are also available for viewing.
“The Sam Davis Memorial Association preserves the Sam Davis Home to keep alive the story of Sam Davis, his family, and the people who labored on this Middle Tennessee farm before, during, and after the Civil War. Through museum exhibits, the historic home, preserved farm land, and quality education programs, the SDMA imparts to its visitors the importance of learning about their past and its relevance to their present.”
