General Longstreet Museum/Lakeway Civil War Preservation Assoc.

General Longstreet Museum/Lakeway Civil War Preservation Assoc. The General Longstreet Museum is a centerpiece of the Tennessee Civil War Trails in East Tennessee. January and February by appointment only.

The museum is open April - December, Tues.-Sat. 10 am - 5 pm. Group and school tours are available year-round by special arrangement. This historic house was occupied by General James Longstreet and his troops during the winter of 1863-64. Period artifacts and displays help tell the story of the East Tennessee's part in the Civil War.

Long before they became household names, many musicians performed on small stages across the region. Famous Faces, Local...
05/29/2026

Long before they became household names, many musicians performed on small stages across the region. Famous Faces, Local Stages features photographs by Randy Ball capturing well-known artists early in their careers, preserving moments from their journey to fame.

Join us for an artist reception with Randy Ball on Saturday, June 6, from Noon to 2:00 PM at the Longstreet Museum. Hear the stories behind the photographs and explore this unique exhibition.

Admission Free!

We’re in Morristown today at the WCRK Strawberry Festival! The museum is open as well, and it’s a great day to share sto...
05/16/2026

We’re in Morristown today at the WCRK Strawberry Festival! The museum is open as well, and it’s a great day to share stories with the public about the Civil War in East Tennessee.

Come see us today in Jefferson City! We are away from Russellville as we participate in the America 250 event at the Jef...
04/25/2026

Come see us today in Jefferson City! We are away from Russellville as we participate in the America 250 event at the Jefferson City Library.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our museum visitors.

We’ve been hard at working on the property! We’re honored to serve as caretakers of the building once used as the divisi...
04/24/2026

We’ve been hard at working on the property! We’re honored to serve as caretakers of the building once used as the division headquarters of General Joseph B. Kershaw. It now features handsome, up-to-date exhibit highlighting the military life of this hard-fought division during its time encamped in Russellville.

(General Kershaw assumed Command of McLaws' Division while at Bean's Station - Division special order No. 158, December 18th, 1863.)

We are pleased to open the season by hosting the Tennessee Division of the S.C.V. this afternoon. The dedication of the ...
04/18/2026

We are pleased to open the season by hosting the Tennessee Division of the S.C.V. this afternoon. The dedication of the new Civil War monument, in partnership with the Bradford–Rose Camp, will take place at 2 p.m.

What did it cost to host a Confederate general and his staff in 1863?As we continue work on our new Kershaw exhibit, we’...
03/21/2026

What did it cost to host a Confederate general and his staff in 1863?

As we continue work on our new Kershaw exhibit, we’re also preserving the very building that once served as General Kershaw’s headquarters—now getting a fresh coat of paint as part of our ongoing efforts to protect this unique piece of history.

Inside the exhibit, one of our newest panels highlights an original Confederate Army voucher issued to Franklin W. Taylor, the property owner who rented the building for use by Kershaw’s staff. The total? $28.00—for the use of the office building and a room in the main house.

It’s a small detail, but one that offers a powerful glimpse into the everyday realities of the army’s presence here.

Come see the story for yourself—we look forward to welcoming you!

Exciting things are happening at the museum as we prepare for the upcoming season.We are completing building improvement...
03/13/2026

Exciting things are happening at the museum as we prepare for the upcoming season.

We are completing building improvements, installing new exhibits / panels, and preparing the installation of a new monument on our grounds. This monument is being placed in partnership with the Bradford–Rose SCV Camp.

Please join us on April 18th for the dedication ceremony.

We have recieved 6-7 inches in Russellville and it's still snowing! It's hard to image the daily life of soldiers living...
01/31/2026

We have recieved 6-7 inches in Russellville and it's still snowing! It's hard to image the daily life of soldiers living through this. Stay warm and stay safe!

Come have some cake! The observant may note that Gen. Longstreet was born on January 8, 1821. While the date falls midwe...
01/07/2026

Come have some cake! The observant may note that Gen. Longstreet was born on January 8, 1821. While the date falls midweek this year, we’ll be marking the occasion on Saturday the 10th—because that works best for our modern lives!

Join us at 2:00 PM this Saturday at the Longstreet Museum. We hope to see you there!

We enjoyed everyone's company today! Thankfully it wasnt as cold today as it was in 1863!
12/13/2025

We enjoyed everyone's company today! Thankfully it wasnt as cold today as it was in 1863!

Address

5915 E Andrew Johnson Highway
Russellville, TN
37860

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+14234380968

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