NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery will mark America's 250th anniversary with a full day of Revolutionary War-themed programming on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The 250th Celebration Pass grants guests access to the entire grounds and all anniversary events for a single admission price, with the option to add a self-guided mansion tour.
The day's programming centers on a period-authentic Revolutionary War command tent and living encampment, open for guests to explore throughout the day. Live-fire musket demonstrations will take place three times at the historic cannon emplacement, and two free lecture series in the Carriage House will feature historians speaking on Revolutionary-era topics. In the afternoon, the 1850s Greek Revival mansion opens for self-guided tours with timed entry, allowing visitors to explore one of Tennessee's most treasured historic homes at their own pace.
Families are invited to the Stables for a lineup of Revolution-themed activities, including cipher-breaking challenges, tricorn and Hessian hat making, whirligig toy crafting, marching drills on the green, themed coloring pages, a reading nook, and a patriotic photo booth.
Schedule of Events — Saturday, August 1
- 9:00 a.m. — Gates open; explore the Revolutionary War encampment and command tent at your own pace
- 10:00 a.m. — First live-fire musket demonstration at the gun emplacement
- 11:00 a.m. — Carriage House Lecture: Mark Hubbs on Revolutionary War Firearms
- 12:00 p.m. — Self-guided mansion tours open, with timed entry every 30 minutes (first-come, first-served)
- 1:00 p.m. — Second live-fire musket demonstration at the gun emplacement
- 1:30 p.m. — Carriage House Lecture: Taegen Gann on Medicine of Early America & The Women Who Shaped It
- 3:00 p.m. — Final live-fire musket demonstration at the gun emplacement
- All day — Historic outbuildings, gift shop, Bonnie's Bourbon Bar and the winery open throughout
- 5:00 p.m. — Site closes
Tickets and Pricing
250th Celebration Day Pass tickets are $24 for adults, $15 for youth ages 5–17, and free for college students with ID and children 4 and under. Guests may add a self-guided mansion tour to their Day Pass for an additional $8 by purchasing the combined ticket. Regular guided mansion tours, Journey to Jubilee, and Battle at Belle Meade tours remain available for purchase through midday, with self-guided mansion tours available from midday onward. Guests who already hold guided tour or winery experience tickets for August 1 receive full access to the 250th programming at no additional charge.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at visitbellemeade.com/250th
About Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery is one of Nashville's most historic landmarks, offering guided and self-guided tours, educational programming, a working winery, and event space on its historic grounds. The site is located at 110 Leake Avenue, Nashville, TN 37205, and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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