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7 Historic Homes in Mobile You Can Actually Visit

April 6, 2020 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Mobile , Alabama was incorporated in 1702 after a period of French, British, and Spanish rule. These outside influences created a lasting impact on the architecture of the city.

Many of these historic homes are still open today for tours, operating as museums. They feature different styles ranging from Italianate to Greek Revival to Victorian.

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Historic Mobile House Museums

Bragg-mitchell mansion.

Built in 1855 for Judge John Bragg, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion was constructed in the Greek Revival style. Surrounded by grand moss-covered oak trees, the antebellum home lost many of its original trees during the Civil War. Most of the furnishings were sent to Bragg’s plantation nearby, which was subsequently burned.

The home remained in the family until 1880 when it was bought by William H. Pratt. From there, it passed through the Upham, Davis, and Wingate families before it was purchased by A.S. Mitchell in 1924. The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion sat vacant for 15 years before opening as a museum.

The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion  is located at 1906 Springhill Avenue. It’s open for tours Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, and $9.50 for seniors, active military, and AAA members.

Conde-Charlotte House

The Condé-Charlotte House was built in 1850 for Jonathan Kirkbride and his family, adding to a section from 1822. Set next to Fort Conde, it also became a magazine and later became the city’s first courthouse and jail.

It stayed in the family until 1905 when it was sold to BJ Bishop. The Historic Mobile Preservation Society then purchased it and restored it.

Outside are five flags from the city’s history of rule, including France, Spain, Great Britain, the Confederate States of America, and the current US flag. Inside are furnishings from throughout the years including colonial antiques and Confederate artifacts.

The Condé-Charlotte House is located at 104 Theatre Street. Tours are offered from Tuesday to Saturday from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6.

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Oakleigh Mansion

Oakleigh Historic Mansion  was built in the Greek Revival Villa style in 1833 for James W. Roper, a brick mason. He lost his wife and child while building the home but remarried upon its completion.

Unfortunately, the home was repossessed in the Panic of 1837. It was bought by Roper’s brother-in-law, Boyd Simison. Alfred Irwin, treasurer of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad, purchased the house in 1852, and his wife saved it from destruction in the Civil War. It remained in the family until 1916.

The Oakleigh complex consists of the Oakleigh Mansion, the Cox-Deasy Cottage Museum, and the Minnie Mitchell Archives and is located at 350 Oakleigh Place.

Tours are offered on Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Tickets are ​$10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-17, and free for children 5 and under.

Richards-DAR House Museum

The Italianate-style Richards-DAR House was built in 1860 for riverboat captain Charles Richards. The townhome with a cast-iron facade is one of the most preserved in Mobile and features Revolutionary artifacts in its exhibits.

It remained in the Richards family until 1946 when it was purchased by the Ideal Cement Company, who used it as an office. The City of Mobile purchased the home in 1973. Today it’s maintained by the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Richards DAR House Museum  is located at 256 North Joachim Street. It’s open for tours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11 am to 3:30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children aged 5-12, and free for children under 5.

Bellingrath Home

The Bellingrath Home was built in 1935, using materials from previously demolished homes and hotels in Mobile. It was constructed in the English Renaissance style for Walter and Bessie Bellingrath, one of the early Coca-Cola bottlers.

Set on 900 acres on the Fowl River, the home is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Bellingraths didn’t have any children so after Bessie’s death in 1943, Walter continued to work on her gardens that opened to the public in 1932.

The Bellingrath Home is located at 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road. They’re open daily for tours from 9 am to 4 pm. Tickets for access to the home and gardens are $22 for adults, $14 for children ages 5-12, and free for children under 5.

The Portier House

The Bishop Portier House was built in 1834 in the Creole cottage style with Neoclassical accents. It was the home of Bishop Michael Portier from 1834 until his death in 1859.

From there, it was the home of four subsequent bishops until 1906 including Friar Abram Ryan, a poet and priest. It was restored as recently as 2007 and remains the property of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile.

The Portier House  is located at 307 Conti Street. Tours are available by calling the Cathedral Parish Office at (251) 434-1565.

Mobile Carnival Museum

The Mobile Carnival Museum is devoted to the history of Carnival, featuring rooms upon rooms of the lavish attire the court of various krewes wear every season.

It’s located in the historic Bernstein-Bush house, which features a French-inspired cast-iron facade and gate work.

The museum is located at 355 Government Street. It’s open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission is $3.

Get your Skip the Line Mobile Carnival Museum ticket before you go . 

Looking for a place to stay while in Mobile? The Berney Fly Bed and Breakfast , Kate Shepard House , and Fort Conde Inn  are all great options. For more suggestions, check out our weekend guide .

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Mobile, Alabama’s Historic Mansions: A Tour of Three

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Mobile, Alabama, boasts a rich tapestry of history showcased in its historic homes. Explore stunning grand staircases, exquisite antique furnishings, and an abundance of Southern charm that spans over 300 years. Embark on a fascinating journey into the lives of the esteemed Southern elite and their dedicated servants through Mobile, Alabama’s historic mansions and home tours.

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion

The Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, built in 1855, is an iconic Greek Revival-style structure in Mobile, Alabama. Revered for its architectural beauty, this historic landmark has garnered renown as one of the city’s most photographed buildings.

Initially commissioned by Judge John Bragg for his wife’s delight during Mobile’s social season, the mansion boasts extravagant features such as its expansive double parlors, a sweeping circular staircase, and spacious grand rooms that epitomize the pinnacle of Southern social entertaining.

Nestled beneath a majestic canopy of century-old oaks adorned with draping Spanish moss, the mansion witnessed dramatic episodes during the Civil War. In anticipation of potential Union troop invasions, the cannons were strategically positioned on the front lawn to fortify the estate’s defenses.

Ironically, despite Judge Bragg’s concerns, the anticipated battleground status of Mobile never materialized. Consequently, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion emerged unscathed, ultimately solidifying its position as an enduring city symbol.

Regrettably, my time at the  Bragg-Mitchell Mansion  was cut short due to an early closure for a private event. As luck would have it, the gracious staff, exemplifying Southern hospitality, kindly offered a brief 10-minute tour before the commencement of the private gathering.

Admission is $12. The mansion is handicap accessible on the first and second floors.

Ghosts on the Grounds

Of course, no historic home is complete without a few ghost stories. A ghostly cat roams this mansion’s grounds. Sound strange? How about a ghost that sneezes? While these hauntings may seem a little silly, the mansion has plenty of other more normal occurrences of supernatural activity: doors opening and closing on their own, the elevator moving of its own accord, disembodied voices, and even the ghost of Judge Bragg himself.

But the real mystery is the woman who can be seen staring out the upstairs window. The story goes that she fell in love with an enslaved person and that she continues to wait for her forbidden love even after death.

Oakleigh House

Constructed in 1833,  Oakleigh House , located just minutes from downtown Mobile, is a prime example of historical architecture. Today, it serves as Mobile, Alabama’s premier period house museum, showcasing the lives and experiences of its residents across three centuries and four families. 

As visitors explore the house, they journeyed through Mobile’s rich 300-year history, encompassing cotton farming, urban slavery, railroad expansion, the Civil War, and emancipation.

The restoration and maintenance of this Greek Revival home can be credited to the influential figure, Madame Octavia Walton LeVert, whose portrait graces the entry hall. Additionally, one fascinating anecdote shared by the tour guides recounts when future US President James Garfield enjoyed his first authentic Southern mint julep while relaxing on Oakleigh’s front gallery.

While photography is prohibited within the historic house, one fortunate exception our gracious tour guide made allowed me to capture a photo of a distinctive architectural feature known as a “jib window.” This unique element consists of a small door discreetly incorporated into the wall beneath a window, inviting a gentle flow of fresh air from outside when opened.

Immerse yourself in the allure and heritage of Oakleigh House, an extraordinary testament to Mobile’s past.

Oakleigh House Grounds and Ghosts

The grounds of Oakleigh House encompass an additional structure known as “Cook’s House.” The “Cook’s House” Project aims to expand Oakleigh’s narrative to include the stories of African-American servants after Emancipation. Initially, it was believed that the detached kitchen at the rear of the house served as a cook’s residence. However, evidence soon revealed that this house was built in 1866 to accommodate married soldiers during Reconstruction.

This section of the museum now presents the Union barracks’ history and the experiences of Oakleigh’s servants. It is a notable landmark on Mobile’s Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail.

In addition to its historical significance, Oakleigh House is notorious for its ghost stories. The apparition known as Miss Daisy is said to haunt the premises. Guests have reported hearing the swishing sound of petticoats throughout the rooms or catching glimpses of a white-clad figure vanishing down hallways.

Some have even witnessed a gentleman dressed in a tailcoat meandering the corridors. However, there is no need for alarm upon entering one of the bedrooms, as a mannequin is adorned in black mourning attire on display. She may not be a ghost, but her lifelike appearance can startle unsuspecting visitors (I must confess to having been scared upon my initial encounter).

Richards DAR House Museum

Located in the DeTonti neighborhood, the 1860 Italianate-style Richards DAR House stands as a testament to the dreams of Captain Charles Richards and his wife, Caroline. Currently under the care of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the house is a captivating period museum.

The Richards DAR House Museum offers an intriguing glimpse into the fashionable lifestyle of Mobile’s antebellum era. The Richards DAR House is adorned with ruby Bohemian glass windows, a marble-tiled entrance, a majestic mahogany staircase, and one of the city’s largest chandeliers. Notably, this historic museum creates a unique experience by allowing visitors to interact with the furniture on display, dating back to 1870, which is mostly not original to the property.

The knowledgeable tour guides take pride in sharing the history of each piece of furniture with visitors. To enhance the experience, the DAR women graciously provide complimentary tea and cookies—a true embodiment of Southern Hospitality.

Even the spirits of the Richards DAR House embrace an early start. As museum docents prepare the house for visitors in the morning, they report hearing peculiar noises, seemingly from the waking spirits within. Perhaps these ghostly inhabitants are unsettled by the disruption of their slumber. Caroline Richards and a host of her 12 children are believed to be among the apparitions that grace this historic home.

A recognizable feminine voice has been reported, occasionally resembling a tone of reprimand towards the children. Within the present confines of a room belonging to a child, paranormal entities are claimed to manipulate various items on the bed, including teddy bears and other toys.

This article was originally written and published by  Paige Minds the Gap  in 2019. It has been partially updated by staff in 2023. 

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The official site for industry professionals, the road to freedom.

Travel the road to freedom, from the last slave ship to Dr. Martin Luther King.

Begin this tour in Mobile and take a driving tour of Africatown, still home to a community of descendants of Clotilde, the last slave ship to arrive in America. After emancipation, the former slaves returned from various plantations, bought land and formed Africatown, ruling it according to customary African laws and speaking their own regional language. Tour the Museum of Mobile, a National Historic landmark built in 1857, which contains the rich history of Native American, Colonial, African-American and Antebellum influences on the 300 year old city. Also visit the National African-American Archives Museum which houses many artifacts and special collections that reflect the Black history of Alabama’s oldest city.

Highlights include:

• A driving tour includes several churches of historic interest and Africatown, so named because it was the settlement of the Africans brought to Mobile on the “Clotilde”-America’s last slave ship that came in 1859.
• Museum of Mobile, a National Historic landmark built in 1857, contains the rich history of Native American, Colonial, African-American and Antebellum influences on this 300 year old city.
• National African-American Archives Museum houses many artifacts and special collections that reflect the Black history of Alabama’a oldest city.

Depart hotel and travel to historic Selma, home to Brown Chapel AME Church, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. launched the Voting Rights March. Tour the National Voting Rights Museum & Institute which houses memorabilia honoring the attainment of the right to vote. Also downtown see the Old Depot Museum with artifacts from Native American days up through the Voting Rights era. In the afternoon, visit antebellum Sturdivant Hall, a Greek Revival mansion designed by a cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. See the historic Old Live Oak Cemetery, where Alabama and America’s first black congressman, is buried.

• Brown Chapel AME Church, where Martin Luther King, Jr. launched the Voting Rights March.
• National Voting Rights Museum & Institute which houses memorabilia honoring the attainment of the right to vote.
• Old Depot Museum with artifacts from Native American days up through the Voting Rights era.
• Antebellum Sturdivant Hall, a Greek Revival mansion designed by a cousin of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
• Old Live Oak Cemetery, where Alabama and America’s first black congressman, is buried.

Depart hotel for Montgomery traveling over the Edmund Pettus Bridge where law enforcement personnel confronted voting rights marchers. The demonstration and the subsequent struggle known as Bloody Sunday eventually led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Follow the Selma-to-Montgomery Trail. Be sure to stop at the Lowndes County Interpretive Center, the National Parks Museum at the mid-point of the Selma-to-Montgomery March.. In Montgomery visit the Rosa Parks Museum and feel what it was like to be arrested for not moving to the back of the bus. Lunch in downtown Montgomery. Later, visit the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where Dr. King started his ministry. Visit the Alabama State Capitol, the birthplace of the Confederacy and the final stop along the Selma-to-Montgomery March. Nearby see the Civil Rights Memorial Center. Travel only a few blocks and visit the Dexter Avenue Parsonage Museum and tour the residence in Montgomery formerly occupied by Dr. King and his family.

• Follow the Selma-to-Montgomery Trail over the Edmund Pettus Bridge where law enforcement personnel confronted voting rights marchers.
• Lowndes County Interpretive Center, the National Parks Museum at the mid-point of the Selma-to-Montgomery March.
• Rosa Parks Museum. Feel what it was like to be arrested for not moving to the back of the bus.
• Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church where Dr. King started his ministry.
• Dexter Avenue Parsonage Museum. Tour the residence in Montgomery formerly occupied by Dr. King and his family.
• Alabama State Capitol, the birthplace of the Confederacy and the final stop along the Selma-to-Montgomery March.
• Civil Rights Memorial

Travel to Tuskegee to Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field, where the Tuskegee Airmen, famed black aviators, learned to fly. They were among the best fighter pilots of World War II. Also visit the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site which includes The Oaks, home of Booker T. Washington; the George Washington Carver Museum, dedicated to the work of the famed scientist; and the historic Tuskegee University campus. Later, see the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center with its photography and videos on the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study.

• Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field, where the Tuskegee Airmen, famed black aviators, learned to fly.
• The Oaks, home of Booker T. Washington
• George Washington Carver Museum, dedicated to the work of the famed scientist on the historic Tuskegee University campus.
• Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center. Photography and videos on the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study.

Travel to Birmingham to tour The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. The Civil Rights Institute is both an embrace and a release. The Institute’s 12 galleries tell the heroic story of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950’s and 60’s of how ordinary people overcame centuries old bigotry and racism. A self-directed journey through award-winning multimedia exhibits gives an account in graphic detail of the civil rights struggle utilizing archival material, audio-visual aids and artifacts of the period. Across the avenue from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute stands the city’s most famous Civil Rights Landmark, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. On Sunday morning September 15, 1963, Ku Klux Klansmen bombed the church, killing four little girls preparing for morning worship. Walk across the street to Kelly Ingram Park designed as “A Place of Revolution and Reconciliation.” Sculptures in the park recollect attacks on demonstrators, including ones in which police dogs and fire hoses were turned on the marchers, children jailed for their involvement in the protests, and the clergy’s important role in the Movement. Kelly Ingram Park serves at the gateway to the Birmingham Civil Rights District which includes the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

• The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
• Across the street, historic Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, a famous civil rights landmark that was bombed by Klansmen in 1963, killing four little girls.
• Also across the street, Kelly Ingram Park with sculptures depicting the reality of the police dogs and fire hoses that were turned on demonstrators who gathered at the park in the 1960s.
• Tour historic 4th Avenue North, location of the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

Travel to Huntsville to tour the State Black Archives Research Center and Museum at the historic campus of Alabama A&M University; the one place in the state where Black History is brought together, sorted, catalogued and preserved. Hear about the Buffalo Soldiers and how Huntsville was the first city to officially end the state’s policy of “separate but equal” school systems for blacks and whites. Also, visit the 1819 Weeden House Museum where artist and poet Maria Howard Weeden brought to life the faces and voices of the slaves from the 19th century.

• Tour the State Black Archives Research Center and Museum located on the historic campus of Alabama A&M University.
• Tour the Dred Scott Home Site at Oakwood College, one of the most prestigious black colleges in the United States.
• Tour the Weeden House Museum

Three centuries, five families, one amazing story ... 

King Cotton, urban slavery, railroad expansion, deadly epidemics, the Civil War, emancipation … Oakleigh has witnessed many events in this thriving 300-year-old port city. Authentic perio d rooms allow you to experience Mobile’s history through the eyes of Oakleigh’s residents. Travel through time as you travel through one of Mobile’s oldest and grandest homes. 

Built by Virginian, James W. Roper, in 1833, Oakleigh is a remarkable example of historic preservation, as it has been adapted and preserved by the families who lived here. As one of the first major residences to be built outside of the city limits, historians cite Oakleigh among the finest examples of Greek revival architecture in the United States. And our tour is just as distinct – come experience it today.

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$10 for Seniors

$5 for Children 17-6

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We are a proud partner of  Museums for All.  Families or Individuals receiving SNAP benefits receive discount admission when they present their EBT card. 

Due to Oakleigh's historic nature, the house is only accessible via stairs and we are not able to accommodate guests who use walkers or wheelchairs at this time. Please call 251-432-1281 for more information. 

Built in 1855 by Judge John Bragg, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is a 13,000 square foot Greek Revival facing Springhill Avenue in Mobile, Alabama. Judge Bragg built the home for his wife and family to enjoy Mobile’s social season, Thanksgiving through Mardi Gras. The Bragg family split their time between the Mansion and their cotton plantation in Lowndes County outside of Montgomery. Judge Bragg died in 1878, and four additional families have owned the home since his passing.

The last private owner of the Mansion was the A.S. Mitchell family who purchased the home and property in 1931 for $20,000. They occupied the Mansion until 1965 and took great care in maintaining the home. It was during this time that the Mansion became such an icon of the city of Mobile.

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion was generously donated to the Explore Center by the A.S. Mitchell foundation in the late 1970s to be the home of an interactive science museum. Instead of adapting the home for this purpose and potentially destroying the historic integrity of the Mansion, The Explore Center built a separate science museum, The Gulf Coast Exploreum, and began work to restore the Mansion to its antebellum grandeur.

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. After $3 million in renovations, the home was opened to the public in 1987 and now serves as the preferred location for community wedding receptions, corporate dinners and historic home tours.

The long-term goal of the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is to restore the building, grounds, and furnishings to reflect lifestyles of previous owners.

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The mission of the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion is to inspire, to educate, and to facilitate historic and cultural preservation for our community and for its future generations through historical tours and elegant Southern entertaining.

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Join us for a historical tour on your next visit to Mobile. Want a sneak peak? View our virtual tour.

Bragg-Mitchell Mansion

Beautiful antebellum mansion minutes from downtown Mobile, Alabama. Nestled among centuries-old oaks and beautiful azaleas, the estate was created in 1855. Massive parlors, circular staircase and rooms built on a grand scale, the mansion is furnished with fine antiques and crystal chandeliers. One of the most photographed places in the area, the mansion is an architectural icon representing the Old South, still welcoming guests to enjoy the beauty and grace of Southern entertaining. Open for guided tours, weddings, meetings and other events.

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Alabama Gardens, Historic Homes & Plantations

If you love exploring historic homes and want to learn more about living in the rural south during the 1800s, you've come to the right place. Within an hour or two of Gulf Shores, you can visit several historic homes, Alabama gardens and plantations that will give you a glimpse into the past.

If you adore Greek revival architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries you should pay a visit to the Oakleigh Historic Complex, a Mobile mansion where you'll find a beautiful white-columned facade with a winding staircase on the main house built in 1833. You can also visit the Cox-Deasy house that was constructed in 1850 and the Cook's House. Here you can examine life from the perspective of upper, middle, and low class households during the time period. Additionally, the complex stores the Minnie Mitchell Archives that contain old newspapers, family records, historic maps, and scrapbooks.

Not too far from Gulf Shores you'll find the historic Swift-Coles home, a 16 room home with wrap-around porches build around 1880 near the Bon Secour River. Visitors can walk through the beautiful gardens and rooms of the home where they will find antiques and furniture from the period.

You can also pay a visit to the historic and supposedly haunted Richards DAR House and the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, a Mobile mansion well worth a visit. Last but not least, don't forget about the beautiful Garden District in New Orleans if you're up for a little drive. Explore breath-taking gardens and Greek revival style homes. Browse our historic homes articles for admission and other details.

Find your own comfortable place to stay while you're in Gulf Shores by browsing our Gulf Shores condos and Gulf Shores rentals . We also offer plenty of accommodation in Orange Beach, so do check out our Orange Beach rentals and Orange Beach condos as well!

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Historic Oakleigh

Tour this circa 1833 home and learn about King Cotton, urban slavery, railroad expansion, deadly epidemics, the Civil War, and emancipation. Oakleigh has witnessed many events in this thriving 300-year-old port city. Authentic period rooms allow you to experience Mobile’s history through the eyes of Oakleigh’s residents.

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• 300 Oakleigh Place
• Mobile, AL 36604

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Most of the buildings are original to the site, and much of the handiwork of William Moore “the wagon maker” can be seen. Historic papers, a deed signed by Andrew Jackson, and other items of interest may be viewed in the Country Store. Farm equipment, such as wagons, plows, planters, hay rakes, and other pieces, may be seen also.

You can tour the original home site. The family home burned in 1927, and the family moved to Magnolia Hill in Marion. A cousin, Mary Katharine Arbuthnot Avery, with her husband Richard, make their home at Magnolia Hill today. Much of the furnishings of the family home was saved from the 1927 fire and graces family homes today.

On the property surrounding the original home site, one can visit the log seed house used with the first cotton gin, the second cotton gin, a carriage house, a smoke house, a chicken coop, a potato house with a pit for the storage of vegetables, lard, and sausage, the plantation store with its pot-bellied stove and other items of interest, the blacksmith shop with its tools, the weaving house, a two-story early Federal/Greek Revival style house with clapboards covering the original log structure, a canning house, the overseer’s house (now the Folsom Inn), tenant quarters, barns, a fire house with a 1930s fire engine, and much more in their authentic setting. Most of these structures date to the 1800s.

Tours available by appointment: Jenny Holmes 334-683-9955 Or Cooper 205-292-6356

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