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RAMSEY HOUSE
RAMSEY HOUSE PLANTATION

Knoxville, TN
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CIVIL WAR LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
Silver Tea Server given to JGM Ramsey, Tennessee’s first historian, by his father for his wedding.
Original Chippendale chairs given as a wedding gift to Col. Francis Ramsey and his wife Peggy in 1789.
Chippendale chairs
Civil War Living History Weekend
View of hearth in Tennessee’s first attached kitchen
Beautiful view of architecture in staircase seen while descending from second floor

Civil War Living History Weekend
*All photography courtesy of Robert Batey

Ramsey House Plantation
2614 Thorngrove Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914
Phone: 865.546.0745
Fax: 865.546.1851
Map

Visit the Ramsey House website: www.ramseyhouse.org
Hours:

Open year around (except Mondays & Holidays)
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday 12:00 - 4:00

Admission:
$7.00 Adults; $5.00 Children 6 - 12
Senior and AAA discounts available
Special family rate of $19.00


Ramsey House Plantation is a 1797 stone home nestled on over 100 beautiful acres, complete with heritage gardens. The Georgian style house, built by English Architect Thomas Hope for Col. Francis Ramsey, is constructed of limestone and Tennessee Marble. The house has been called the “finest home in Tennessee”, and is furnished in period décor to reflect the life of Col. Ramsey and his family until 1820.

This historic house museum open to the public through guided tours. The site includes a Visitor Center that houses a museum shop, exhibits, and ticket sales. With over 100 acres, the site hosts picnic areas and heirloom gardens for guests to visit. Location rentals are also available for any event you can imagine! This beautiful property is ideal for weddings and receptions, reunions, garden parties, meetings, seminars and lectures, and our guided tours can accommodate both small and large groups.


Event

Ramsey House Plantation’s 46th Annual Country Market Fall Festival.

DATE: Saturday, October 2nd, 10am - 5pm;
Sunday, October 3rd, 11am - 4pm.

Old-time country fair showcasing fine antiques, arts, crafts, plants & garden items, historic demonstrations, workshops, music, food, and more. A family event with special activities for children.
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