Journey to Jubilee Historic Tour + Wine Tasting
About this experience
Join the "Journey to Jubilee" tour and explore the history of slavery, emancipation, and contracted labor at the Belle Meade plantation. As you walk through the grounds, you'll learn about the thoroughbred horse racing industry and the skilled workers who were there.
Discover the realities of slavery from the plantation's start in 1807 to the 13th Amendment in 1865. You'll hear stories of men, women, and children who lived and survived here, showing their resilience.
This tour reveals over a century of history, honoring those whose stories have been overlooked or forgotten.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Guide language
- English
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
- Meeting point
- 110 Leake Avenue
What’s included
- Guided Tour focused on the History of US Enslavement and Emancipation
- Local Guide & Historian
- Access to 30+ acres of Mansion Grounds, Outbuildings, and Walking Trails
- Complimentary wine sampling after the tour
What’s not included
- Interior tour of the mansion
- Guide gratuities
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