Belmont mansion, nashville tennessee historic structures. Adelicia and joseph acklen, who were among nashvilles richest citizens, built this italian villa in 1853. The belmont mansion museum shop offers a carefully selected collection of jewelry, accessories, gifts, books, and souvenirs reflecting the history of belmont mansion, adelicia acklen and the victorian era. Belmont mansion was a twentythousandsquarefoot italianstyle summer villa built on one of the highest hills in nashville, on 180 acres given to adelicia by her father.
Feb 12, 2016 the story and haunting of the belmont mansion in nashville tennessee. From bestselling author tamera alexander comes the final novel in the sweeping belmont mansion series a master violinist trained in vienna, rebekah carrington manages to wheedle her way into an audition with the new maestro at the nashville philharmonic. Belmont mansion, completed in 1853, was the suburban summer home estate of joseph and adelicia acklen. Experience 18th and 19th century history through the events and lives of people associated with belmont mansion in fairmount park in philadelphia, pa. Set at nashville s historical belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Adelicia and joseph acklen, who were once among nashville s wealthiest citizens, built the italian villa house in 1853. Belmont mansion nashville 2020 all you need to know before. The 19thcentury estate now operates as a museum and sits in the middle of the belmont university campus, one of the ten most beautiful urban campuses in the united states. Belmont mansion 1700 acklen ave nashville, tn historical. Last fall, belmont honors students creatively studied a piece of foundational belmont history and brought it to life again through an augmented reality online exhibit. But women are far too fragile and frail for the rigors of an orchestra, and rebekahs hopes are swiftly dashed when the conductor. Adelicia hayes franklin acklen cheatham was one of the wealthiest women during the civil war. Set at nashville s historic 1850s belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs.
This photo was probably taken a few years before his 500 acre estate was sold for development in the mid1920s. The mansion has been beautifully restored and preserved. Calendar belmont mansion nashville historic house museum. Belmont mansion tour tickets nashville, tn tripster. Ive written the two threebook southern series the belmont mansion novels and the belle. Belmont was part of a large country estate created as a summer getaway from the familys louisiana. Author tamera alexander on her belmont mansion series. Set at nashvilles historical belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. A lasting impression is the first belmont mansion novel. A local nashville writer even wrote a few books featuring the belmont mansion. See all 4 belmont mansion tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Belmont university sits on 75 historic acres two miles southwest of downtown nashville, tenn. Just click on book your tour and select battle of nashville.
When you complete your online purchase, you will receive an email confirmation with a print at home ticket. The belmont mansion is nashvilles largest antebellum house museum and is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, art or architecture adelicia and joseph acklen, who were among nashvilles richest citizens, built this italian villa in 1853. Belmont mansion nashville 2020 all you need to know. The belmont mansion nashville tn the frugal navy wife. For a piece of civil war history and a study in antebellum architecture, nashvilles belmont mansion is a fascinating attraction. A guided tour through the italianate villa and optional selfguided audio tour of the grounds are included so you can learn about the houses. Tickets can be purchased online through belle meades website. John and ginger eloped in nashville, tn at the belmont mansion. Book your tickets online for belmont mansion, nashville.
January 2019, belmont mansion association began another ambitious restoration project. Set at nashvilles historic belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Located on the campus of belmont university in nashville, it is operated today as a historic house museum by the belmont mansion association. In december of 1864, the 4th corps of the union army occupied the house and grounds before the battle of nashville. Mary ellen pethel, collaborated with the team at the historic belmont mansion to allow visitors from all.
Listed as one of nashvilles top twenty tourist attractions, belmont mansion attracts visitors from all over the country, as well as from countries such as canada and the united kingdom. Book 1 in the blockbuster historical series from usa tod. The belmont mansion is located inside belmont university. This is a photo of august belmonts mansion on the west side of the lake. Completed in 1853 by adelicia hayes and her second husband joseph alexander smith acklen, the 20,000 squarefoot mansion rests on 177 acres of land designed in an italian villa style with elaborate gardens and grounds. The mansion frames the northern end of the quadrangle and is fronted by a raised entryway lined by a hedge and flanked by twin gazebos. Through the years, it has been the summer home for nashville socialite adelicia acklen and her family, temporary headquarters of the union army, and an allgirls. Belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of a few whose history revolves around the. As one of the largest antebellum houses in tennessee, belmont mansion is a mustsee for anyone interested in nashville history, the civil war, architecture, art and decorative arts, and is worth booking your admission in advance to guarantee entry. The timeline below highlights a number of moments throughout the institutions first 125 years that have contributed to the university we celebrate today. The history of adelicia and her family is quite fascinating.
Belmont mansion can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Set at nashvilles historic belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built. The belmont mansion series features adelicia acklen, one of the wealthiest women in the united states in the 1860s. Belmont mansion nashville historic house museum nashville affordable wedding venue elope in nashville. Belmont mansion series by tamera alexander goodreads. Belmonts rich history tells a story of determination, commitment and faith. To book your destination or nashville wedding video, you can visit us online at. The belmont mansion museum shop offers a carefully selected collection of jewelry. Claire finds herself in the middle of nashvilles elite society and believes her dream of. Belmont mansion is an italianate villa constructed between the years 1849 and 1853. This mansion tour should be interesting to those who enjoy architecture, history, furniture, or just a compelling story about the life of a woman who was wealthy, courageous, and a strange mix of thrift using faux marble and faux wood finishes and extravagance she went on countless shopping sprees and had the largest room in the state of tennessee when the salon in her home was completed.
Her shrewdness in dealing with both union and confederate leaders is quite a story. Belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of the few nineteenth century homes whose history revolves around the life of a woman. All we ever wanted, acheron, devoured, whistling past the graveyard, taking shots, march. This time we installed a marbelized floor like the one adelicia and joseph acklen completed their grand salon with in 1860. A step forwardand backward read about the restoration of the grand salon at historic belmont mansion in nashville. Adelicia and joseph acklen, who were once among nashvilles wealthiest citizens, built the italian villa house in 1853.
Learn about american history from the house that lived it. Built in the 1850s by adelicia acklen, then one of the wealthiest women in the country, her italianate villa is the. Dec 02, 2018 christmas at belmont mansion the belmont mansion is nashvilles largest antebellum house museum and is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, art or architecture. The history of belmont revolves around the personality of its mistres, adelicia acklen, a woman of extraordinary character.
A belmont mansion novel 3 book series kindle edition. See more ideas about nashville, bestselling author and belmont mansion. A note yet unsung, a belmont mansion novel by tamera alexander. Her father, oliver bliss hayes 17831858, a new englander from south rokeby, massachusetts, settled in nashville in 1808. If you would like to learn more about the history and misson of this historic site, please visit the museum website. Hood choose the dilapidated, antebellum former belle monte estate site.
The digital humanities and nashville sites class, taught by professor of practice dr. Set at nashville s historic belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Nashville wedding video elopement belmont mansion youtube. This website supports weddings and events at belmont mansion in nashville, tn. Our house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th century network of people and places known as the underground railroad. Gabhart by announcing his desire to also fund a stateoftheart business program at belmont. Visit belmont mansion on your trip to nashville or united. Simply bring that ticket to one of the three house sites to show and pick up your tickets. Author tamera alexander on her belmont mansion series youtube. Belmont mansion is the perfect venue for a small, intimate elopement or large, elegant wedding. A history lovers guide to nashville ihg travel blog. Belmont factsthe house was built with 36 rooms and is 19,000 sq feet. The store is located on the first floor during the museums regular hours.
Mar 09, 2019 john and ginger eloped in nashville, tn at the belmont mansion. Eleanors practical plans for the new home for civil war widows and orphans at belmont mansion. The haunted belmont mansion in nashville tennessee youtube. The story and haunting of the belmont mansion in nashville tennessee. Belmont honors students, belmont mansion staff team up to. If youre interested in tennessee history, the civil war, architecture, or decorative arts, belmont mansion is a convenient, beautiful way to incorporate those into your itinerary. Belmont mansion is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, architecture, art and decorative arts. Parking and public transportation to the belmont mansion. Although the estate is no longer intact, several of its remnants are now part of the 85acre belmont university and form its central quadrangle, including the mansion, which operates as a house museum. Set at nashvilles historic 1850s belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Stands to reason that if a person loved a place in life,they would want to make sure it was cared for after they are passed. The loveless cafe nashville, tennessee a local nashville writer even wrote a few books featuring the belmont mansion.
All of the southern mansion books are stand alone novels, meaning each novel is a co. But women are far too fragile and frail for the rigors of an orchestra, and rebekahs. It was one of the few nineteenth century homes whose history revolves around the life of a woman. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Mar 20, 2020 last fall, belmont honors students creatively studied a piece of foundational belmont history and brought it to life again through an augmented reality online exhibit.
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