Blount Mansion

The Birthplace of the State of Tennessee
Home of Territorial Governor William Blount built in 1792

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We Are Open!

After a brief hiatus due to the winter weather, we are excited to reopen for regular business starting today, January 24! Come see us for a tour!

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Due to the winter weather, Blount Mansion will tentatively remain closed for regular business hours on Thursday, January 18 - Sunday, January 21.

Please stay tuned with us as we continue to monitor the weather and provide updates on our reopening as they become available.

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Due to the winter weather, Blount Mansion will be closed for regular business hours on Wednesday, January 17. We will monitor the changing road conditions and provide updates on our reopening as they become available.

Stay safe and stay warm!

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Due to the threat of inclement weather this week, Thursday's event will be postponed until February 22. All currently purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled event. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you remain safe and warm through this winter weather

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Don't miss your chance to see one of Tennessee's finest pieces up close and learn all about what it took to restore it!

Tickets are available at the link in bio!

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Join us on Thursday, January 18 for a conversation with master woodworker, restoration expert, and great friend of the mansion, James Hooper!

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Come meet with Hooper and hear firsthand about his experiences and process as a professional conservator and learn about the painstaking 9-months of work behind the restoration of the Campbell's Secretary, one of the finest pieces of Georgian furniture at Blount Mansion!

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We wish you a Merry Christmas to you and your kin!🎄✨

Merry Christmas from your friends with the Blount Mansion Association. May your day be filled with happiness and joy to you and your family!

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Blount Mansion will be taking an early Christmas holiday this year so our staff and volunteers can enjoy the holidays with their families! We'll reopen with limited availability through the new year on Wednesday, December 27 at 10:00 am. Please call ahead to schedule your tour!

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Tis the flu season! 😬

Blount Mansion will be closed for tours on Sunday, December 10 as our staff recovers from illness. Will we reopen for tours on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:00am.

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Blount Mansion will be closed during regular business hours starting Thursday, December 7 - Saturday, December 9 as we prepare for tonight's event and to give our staff and volunteers a short break before kicking off the last weekend of our candlelight Christmas tours!

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Did you know that the majority of visitors to the mansion are from out of state? Even as we move into colder weather, we still welcome regional and international travelers into our historic site!

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Thank you to everyone who supported our organization for this year's #BigGIve campaign! We not only exceeded our fundraising expectations but also doubled last year's donation total! All donations benefit our organization's preservation and programs; we couldn't be more thankful!

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On this day in 1926, #BlountMansion opened to the public for tours! For 97 years, our organization has passed on the story of the Blount family and the founding of our state to generations of families in #Tennessee and beyond!

#williamblount #museum #anniversary #knoxville

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Mary Boyce Temple founded the Blount Mansion Association, founded the Bonny Kate DAR, acted as state regent for TN DAR, and advocated for better education and literacy rates.

You can also support local educational programs today! #linkinbio #givingtuesday #biggive #biggiveknox

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Born on March 26, 1749, in Bertie County, #NorthCarolina, #WilliamBlount was a man of many accomplishments.

In the wise words of Dr. Christopher Magra, "all history is local." 🌎

You can support our #BigGive campaign, please visit our #donation page at the #linkinbio

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Circa-1792 #BlountMansion was home to #USConstitution signer #WilliamBlount, #Governor of the#SouthwestTerritory, and the #birthplace of #tennessee! Your #support allows us to continue sharing these stories! You can #donate to our #BigGive campaign at the#linkinbio
#givingtuesday

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#BlountMansion is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday and#BigGiveKnox!

All donations benefit our #StudentEducationFund to provide a free educational experience for all Tennessee students to the mansion.

Please consider supporting our #BigGive campaign at the#linkinbio👆

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It's almost here! #GivingTuesday and the #BigGive start tonight at midnight! Throughout the day tomorrow, expect to see a few more posts from your friends at #BlountMansion, and be on the lookout for a few fun facts and more as we kick off our BigGive campaign! #biggiveknox

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On behalf of the members of the Blount Mansion Association, we would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! May your holiday be filled with love,
laughter, and gratitude for all the good things in your life.