The 30th Annual Cemetery Tour returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Join us at Gallatin City Cemetery to step back into Revolutionary War-era Sumner County as costumed interpreters bring the stories of the people who shaped our community to life. This beloved annual event offers a unique opportunity to experience local history through engaging, firsthand storytelling in one of Gallatin's most historic landmarks.
Registration is OPEN at the museum.
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The Possum Hunter Project
In 1925, Dr. Humphrey Bate and His Possum Hunters became the first string band to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. As 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of both the Possum Hunters and the Opry—and the 50th anniversary of the Sumner County Museum—we’re celebrating with something special.
In partnership with Volunteer State Community College, the Sumner County Museum is producing an album of original Possum Hunters songs, performed by local bluegrass band The Luggnutts, which includes descendants of the Possum Hunters.
The album supports historic preservation efforts across Sumner County, a region central to the roots of traditional country music.
What you can expect to hear from: ‘A Century of Pickin’.
Behind the scenes of the making of this historic album.
Keeping history meaningful and interesting
in Sumner County.
Preservation - Education - Building Community
Thank you to our
Museum Corporate Sponsors
Hours of Operation:
SUMNER COUNTY MUSEUM
What is the Sumner County Museum?
March through November
Tuesday through Friday • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please call or email if you’d like to visit outside of these operating hours.
December through February
Open by appointment (please email contact@sumnercountymuseum.org to arrange)
ADMISSION
Suggested donation of $5/person
183 West Main Street
Gallatin, TN 37066
(behind historic Trousdale Place)
615-451-3738
We are proudly donation-based. Your support keeps Sumner County’s rich history alive for generations to come.
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