Oakleigh House Museum

The Historic Oakleigh House is located just outside of downtown Mobile on 35 acres. The home was constructed in 1833 by brick mason, cotton factor, and dry goods merchant, James W. Roper. The home is located next to the Minnie Mitchell Archives Building, which is managed by the Historic Mobile Preservation Society. You can tour the house and its exhibits with a guided tour. Upon your visit, don't miss a chance to meet its owner and learn more about his family's history.

The Minnie Mitchell Archives Building houses the records and archives of the Historic Mobile Preservation Society. Here, you can view surname files, historic maps, and other materials related to the area's history. You can also see historic newspapers and clippings. The HMPS is actively involved in the community, supporting the Oakleigh Belles leadership program, which encourages and inspires future generations. The Belles represent the organization at various events in the city, and are responsible for preserving the history of Mobile.

In addition to the 1833 Greek revival mansion, the Oakleigh House Museum also features a circa-1866 Union barracks building that tells the history of the area and the Civil War.

You can explore the museum's authentic period rooms, or you can even choose to take a private tour to learn about the town's history. The tours are available daily, and admission is free. During the summer, the museum is open to the public.

The history of the Oakleigh House is fascinating, and the house itself is a beautiful place to visit. While you're there, don't miss the park nearby. You can also see the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and an HH-52A Sea Guardian. The Mobile Museum of Art exhibit includes a gilded ruby glass goblet form vase, and an amethyst 12-sided glass vase by the artist Carl Goldberg of Bohemia.

The Historic Oakleigh House Museum is located inside a restored 1833 Greek Revival mansion. The house contains more than 1,000 pieces, which showcase the culture of the region between 1830 and 1930. The home features fine art, silver, and Chinese objects. The building has been home to five generations and a Greek Orthodox Church. There are also tours for children and adults. If you're traveling with your family, the museum offers guided tours for 30 minutes.

The large Haviland table service is also preserved at the museum. It features familiar Ivy-shaped bowls, wide salmon-colored bands, gold trim, and the HAVILAND DEPOSIT mark. Some key serving pieces also bear the HAVILAND DEPOSIT mark, indicating that they were made before the Civil War. Two pieces of English earthenware also represent the Truwit's trade with England. They bear the printed banner "Imported by W. L. Truwit."

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