Book An Overnight Stay At Gallatin's Historic Stonewall Home
The Gallatin Historic House accepts overnight reservations through Airbnb, a digital marketplace for accommodations and experiences.
Built in 1831 as a private residence, the historic Stone Wall on Main Street in Gallatin is steeped in local history and is within walking distance of Gallatin's downtown square.
The nearly 200-year-old, 5,600-square-foot home has passed through many hands, including the principal of Transmontania Academy, the founder of Franklin Donelson College, the pastor of the Presbyterian Church, and more.
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Donated to the museum in 2015 by local historian and Sumner County Museum founder John Garrott, the house has become a venue for weddings, concerts, community festivals and more.
“This particular house is very special to the Sumner County Museum because the founder of the museum, it was his home, he opened the museum in 1975, and the story is that he collected as many pieces as his wife said. of them,” said Jessica Borrelli, director of marketing and events for the Sumner County Museum.
Although it has been available for tours and events over the years, the museum directors have had to restore the house to its previous state.
“He (Garrott) was a collector of all things historical, and it was his home when he died (in 2017), so he left it as a gift to the museum,” Borelli said. “Until now it's been used as event space, and we've also used it for museum events and fundraisers, but we had this opportunity to preserve history and ultimately share it, which was obviously very important to Mr. .garrott.
“He took the historical pieces that he had and created a museum to share with the community,” he said. “So the fact of the matter today is that we have an opportunity to take back this beautiful piece of Gallatin history and share it with the community, like John did with the pieces he did at the museum.
Additionally , historian John Garrott Sumner has passed away leaving a rich legacy.
Only one artifact remains in the house, a sofa from 1830. The piece is displayed in the entry foyer, among other period artifacts housed in other rooms, including four bedrooms, four bathrooms, living room, formal dining room, and den. be;
In anticipation of welcoming back guests, several renovation projects and modern amenities have been added in recent months.
The 1950's carpet was replaced with original hardwood floors thanks to a generous community donation of approximately $10,000 and a grant from the Rotary Club of Gallatin for an additional $10,000.
"The community contributed financially, with love and time, to the realization of this project," he said.
"All of this is set up to restore the house with historical accuracy and make it a comfortable place for guests who decide to come over for the night."
In addition , Garut has been recognized by the state for its effort in preserving the historical heritage.
Some of the recent restoration projects the home has undergone include work by Derryberry HVAC contractor Heat & Air on the HVAC units, deep cleaning of the home, and other equipment upgrades. Modern amenities like washer and dryer, 50-inch HDTV, self check-in with smart lock, and more.
Proceeds from each stay will help cover major updates and ongoing maintenance costs for the home and nearly 200-year-old property, preserving its historic integrity.
For more information, promotions, and updates on the home, please visit Sumner County Museum and Historic Stonewall on Facebook.
Nights can be booked on airbnb.com. Reduced reservations for museum members.
Kathy Nixon can be reached at knixon@gannett.com or (615) 517-1285.
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