by Jessica James | Mar 7, 2022 | Historic Sites, Museums, Old Houses
A true historical gem in Huntsville, Al., is the Weeden House Museum and Garden. Not only is the house itself intriguing, but so are the stories of the people who once called it home. Built in 1819, the Weeden House is the oldest public house museum in Alabama. The...
by Jessica James | Mar 3, 2022 | Historic Sites, Museums
You know you’re walking into a historic building the minute you open the door at Harrison Brothers Hardware in Huntsville, AL. Maybe it’s the charm and appeal of the vintage displays, or maybe it’s the chime of an old-fashioned cash register ringing in your ears. In...
by Jessica James | Feb 16, 2022 | Historic Sites, Old Houses
Everyone has heard of Arlington Cemetery, but few realize that this national shrine is part of the grounds of the historic Arlington House, the home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee for three decades. According to the National Park Service, the stately and...