Welcome to Bleak House

 

Welcome to the home of Knoxville chapter 89, United Daughters of the Confederacy and historic Bleak House. We hope you enjoy learning about the important work of Knoxville Chapter 89, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Bleak House.

 

 

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Art & Architecture at

The Historic Bleak House

Join us for a musical prelude by the KSO Quartet prior to an elegant luncheon, befitting high society of the 1850's and a discussion with Charles Faulkner on the historic home's architecture. A guided tour upstairs, including the Museum of Confederate Memorabilia and the "infamous" Tower will be available at 1:30 p.m.

Luncheon prepared and served by Abner's Attic, Rex Bradford Jones, Caterer.

Menu:

Winter salad with Apples, Pears, Pecans & Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken Cordon Bleu, Wild Rice & Sweet Baby Carrots
Sweet Potato Rolls.

Red Velvet & Roses "Terrace" Cake
Coffee & Iced Tea


Cost per person: $55

 

Please visit the Elegant Dining website to register:

Elegant Dinning Information 



 

About Bleak House

    Schedule & Pricing

    Tour Hours

    We are open for historical tours on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 1:00pm - 4:00pm from March 1, 2011 - December 30, 2011.   The last tour begins at 3:15pm. We will be closed for historical tours on Friday, May 20 and Friday, July 29, 2011.


    Tours may be given on other days and at other times upon request and are subject to the availability of our tour guides and around other events scheduled at the house.

    Wedding and event tours are given by appointment only. Please contact our wedding coordinator at 865.250.0882 or e-mail us at: info@bleakhouseknoxville.com

    to schedule an appointment.


  • General Information about Bleak House and the Knoxville Chapter 89, United Daughters of the Confederacy can be obtained by calling 865-522-2371 or via email through Mrs. Carlene Johnson, President, Chapter 89 at leeniejo12@hotmail.com


Pricing information:

  • Admission charges are:
     Adults $5
     Seniors (65+) $4
     Students (12-18) $3
     Children (7-11) $1.50
     Children (6-0) Free
  • Wedding & event tours are free and given by appointment only. To schedule a tour of the house and grounds, please contact our wedding and event coordinator by calling 865.250.0882 or emailing:info@bleakhouseknoxville.com