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General Longstreet Museum/Lakeway Civil War Preservation Assoc.

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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.

10/15/2026

The doors are open, and history is waiting! 🕯️

Join us this Saturday, October 17, for the Bethesda Cemetery Walk and discover the stories behind the stones.

Tours begin at 6, 7, and 8 PM. Admission is $5, with cash preferred. All proceeds support restoration of historic Bethesda Church.

Sponsored by The General Longstreet Museum; Bradford-Rose Camp No. 1638, Sons of Confederate Veterans; and Sam Davis Chapter No. 410, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Bring your family and friends for a walk through time!

📍 Bethesda Church & Cemetery
4990 Bethesda Road
Russellville, TN

10/09/2026

**Museum Closure Notice — Saturday, October 10, 2026**

The General Longstreet Museum will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, October 10th, as we host a private gathering to honor and remember the life of a longtime friend and supporter of the Museum and fellow member of the Bradford-Rose SCV Camp.

We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to remember someone who has been a valued part of our museum community.

The Museum will resume regular business hours next week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Thank you for your continued support, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

09/26/2026

🍂 *Museum Closed Today for a Special Occasion* 🍂

The General Longstreet Museum will be **closed today** as we have the pleasure of hosting a wedding at historic Bethesda Church.

We apologize for any inconvenience, especially on such a beautiful autumn afternoon, and appreciate your understanding as this historic place serves as the setting for a very special day.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the museum next week!

09/05/2026

Join us at The General Longstreet Museum on Saturday, September 19, from 2:00–4:00 PM for an art reception featuring the work of Caroline Blanks!

Meet the artist, view a selection of her paintings, and enjoy an afternoon of art, history, and conversation at the museum.

08/22/2026

It's a great day to be in East Tennessee and we're glad to have Michael Hardy here with us!

08/20/2026

Join us on August 22nd at 3:00 p.m. for a special afternoon of history with guest speaker Michael Hardy.

Hardy is an award-winning historian and author of nearly thirty books, with decades of research into the Civil War and the history of Appalachia. His acclaimed works explore everything from the experiences of common soldiers and individual regiments to the battles, communities, and everyday realities of America’s Civil War.

That’s Saturday, August 22nd at 3:00 PM, at the General Longstreet Museum in Russellville, Tennessee!

08/13/2026

We sincerely thank the Bradford-Rose S.C.V. Camp for tending to the headstones of Charles P. Nenney and Sarah Nenney.

They were the parents of Charles G. Nenney, who rented his house to General Longstreet and his staff in late December 1863.

08/01/2026

The weather is holding, all is well, and the camps are open!

Come see the old times, not forgotten. There's still plenty to experience at the Longstreet Museum's Living History day. Bring the family and step back in time!

07/16/2026

It was great to welcome our good friend Dan Patterson, great-grandson of General James Longstreet, and his family back to the Longstreet Museum for another visit!

Dan has visited us a few times over the years, and it's always a pleasure to spend time together, catch up, and share the latest projects and exhibits at the museum. We truly value the friendship we've built with him and his family, and we're grateful for their continued interest in preserving General Longstreet's legacy and the history of East Tennessee.

Thank you, Dan, for making the trip once again. We always enjoy your visits and look forward to seeing you and your family again soon!

07/09/2026

Step back in time with us at the General Longstreet Museum for our Living History Open House on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a wonderful family-friendly event and a great opportunity for children to experience history in a hands-on, memorable way. Visitors can see original relics and antiques, watch campfire cooking and r***e demonstrations, and meet soldiers on site as they bring camp life and local history to life. Bring the kids, invite your friends, and spend the day with us in Russellville learning about the past in a fun and meaningful way. Admission is free during the Open House, and donations are greatly appreciated to help us keep history alive for future generations.

The General Longstreet Museum
5915 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy, Russellville, Tennessee
(423) 438-0968

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

Website

http://www.longstreetmuseum.com/

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