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Address and Phone:
3148 Kingston Pk.
Knoxville, TN 37919

Phone: (865) 522-2371

Admission Rates:
Adults $5, seniors $4, students (12 - 18) $3, children (7 - 11) $1.50.

Hours Open to the Public:
Tues. - Wed., Fri. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dates Closed:
Mon., Thurs., Sat. - Sun., major holidays, Jan. - Feb.

Discounts:
Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Cash, Personal Check

Confederate Memorial Hall (Bleak House)

City: Knoxville, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Also called Bleak House, the Tuscan style antebellum mansion was built by slaves between 1854 - 1858 for its newlywed owners, Robert and Louisa Franklin Armstrong. Occupied by Confederate Generals James Longstreet and Lafayette McLaws during 1863 siege of Knoxville. Two cannon balls are still embedded in the walls. Furnished with period antiques. Museum of CSA artifacts.



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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

UT Dept. of Plant Sciences

Secret City Scenic Excursion Train

Historic Tennessee Theatre

S.W.A.T. Gallery

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Comfort Suites - Knoxville Airport

Clarion Inn

Hideaway Cottages and Log Cabins

Days Inn - Campus

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
Location: Chattanooga, TN

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