The Farragut Museum is a treasure chest of artifacts and photographs, which tell the history of the Farragut and Concord communities. One of the highlights of the museum is the Admiral David Glasgow Farragut collection. Admiral Farragut was born in East Tennessee on July 5, 1801. Farragut was the first commissioned admiral of the United States Navy and is best known for his statement, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead."
Admiral David Glasgow Farragut was the first commissioned admiral of the United States Navy and is best known for his statement, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead.” This nationally sought after collection houses artifacts that cannot be seen anywhere else such as Farragut’s personal china, uniform ornamentation, family photographs, manuscripts, letters of interest, and a large collection of scrimshaw. Admission to the museum is free.
Monday – Friday:
10 am to 4:30 pm
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