* Address: 1140 Columbia Ave., Franklin, Tenn.

* Phone: (615) 791-1861.

* E-mail: carterhouse1864@aol.com

* Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CT Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday.

* Directions: From Interstate 65 in Tennessee: Exit 65 (Franklin and Highway 96). Drive west on Highway 96 for 1 mile to intersection of Mack Hatcher Boulevard. Continue through traffic light. Drive 1.5 miles following brown Carter House signs, over railroad tracks, and turn left at traffic light at Church Street. Go straight through two four-way stop signs. At next traffic light, turn left onto Columbia Avenue (Highway 31 South). Drive 0.3 miles, then turn right onto West Fowlkes Avenue. Parking lot for the Carter House will be on the left.

* Estimated fuel cost for 276 miles round-trip (based on 20 miles per gallon and $3.90 per gallon): $54.21.

* Admission: $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $9 military, $6 ages 7-13, free under 6.

* Why it's worth the trip: The Carter House, built in 1830 by Fountain Branch Carter, was the site of one of the bloodiest battles during the Civil War on Nov. 30, 1864. It serves as a memorial to the Carter family as well as the countless heroes in the Battle of Franklin. Visitors can see the evidence of more than 1,000 bullet holes at the site, including the most battle-damaged building from the Civil War. The brick home was the Federal command post while the family took refuge in the basement.

* For the kids: Summer Military Camp 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today, noon-7 p.m. Saturday. Boys and girls (ages 6-13) can learn what life was like 150 years ago. The camp focuses on the lives of the men and women who were affected by the Civil War. Cost is $75 per child for the Military Camp. Each participant will receive a special keepsake gift when they graduate.

* Cost-saving tip: Group rates are available.

* For more information: Visit www.carter-house.org.