Since joining the Lotz House in 2018, Kautzman has been fascinated by the lives of women in history. Reflecting on her experience, she shared, "When I first arrived at the Lotz House, I was captivated by Matilda Lotz's journey from a sheltered life to becoming a resilient and talented woman, whose artwork remains highly valued today. I take pleasure in sharing her story, along with those of other women of the era, including female soldiers.

The tour explores these women’s day-to-day life and how they survived war years and later found their path and voice. Fannie Courtney would write to the Sanitary Commission after the Battle of Franklin on the status of the hospitals and Sarah Ewing Carter Gaut would help her cousin Adelicia Acklen, who lived at Belmont Mansion, sell her cotton overseas in 1863. Mariah Reddick was born into slavery and became a midwife and sick nurse in Williamson County.

The Women’s History Tour will take place March 5, 10, 19 and 24 starting at 6:30 p.m. with check in at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are required by calling 615-790-7170. Tickets are $25 for adults, $12 for children aged 7 – 13, and free for children aged 6 and under.