Conde-Charlotte Museum, Alabama, United States
4.5 (189 reviews) Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #1 in Mobile Speciality Museums • History Museums
Excellent tour
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Conde-Charlotte Museum is the Gateway to Mobile’s History. Built in 1822, the museum house was Mobile's first jail. A portion of the jail foundation and jail doors can still be seen in the house. In 1849, the building was purchased by Jonathan Kirkbride and converted into his family residence. The Conde-Charlotte Museum is now furnished with period antiques reflecting Mobile’s history under five flags: French, English, Spanish, Confederate and American. The variety and authenticity of the furnishings make the house a charming museum, with two confederate parlors, an American Federal dining room, a British Commandant’s room, a French sitting room and bedroom, and two American bedrooms. A walled Spanish garden of the late 18th century design and a kitchen filled with late 19th and early 20th century equipment complement the house.
Address
104 Theatre St, Mobile, AL 36602
Mobile
Website
http://condecharlotte.com
Working hours
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Thursday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 20:54
User Ratings
4.5 based on (189 reviews)
Reviews
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5Greg 5:00 PM Jan 1, 2023
See and hear about Mobile’s history!
The museum was amazing. Each room had different period furniture. The docents were friendly and knowledgable (respect for English teachers). It was a truly enlightening experience to see and hear about mobiles history. The Spanish garden outside was beautiful and an added touch that made this museum experience even more memorable that we expected. Be prepared to spend at least an hour learning about Mobile’s history through furniture and architecture: highly recommended.
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577shannona 5:00 PM Feb 24, 2023
Great old historical house.
We really enjoyed hearing about the history of the house, from its first use as a jail for the nearby fort to its renovation to a house. Each room has furnishings used by the various people who settled in Mobile: Spanish, French, English, Confederate, Union. The two ladies who served as docents were delightful - entertaining and knowledgeable. They made hearing about history fun.
