Pope's Tavern, Alabama, United States
4.5 (62 reviews) Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #7 in Florence Speciality Museums
Were not sure what to expect, but really enjoyable!
Located in downtown Florence, Pope’s Tavern serves as a space to explore the early history of the city of Florence and Lauderdale County through educational programming, public discourse, and community engagement. Programs at the museum include historical talks, films, and workshops centered on early Florence history. The Museum aims to become a downtown institution, known for creative, historical events and gatherings focused on understanding the past and the present.
Address
203 Hermitage Dr, Florence, AL 35630-4667
Mobile
Website
http://www.florencealmuseums.com/
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 1:22
User Ratings
4.5 based on (62 reviews)
Reviews
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5GeorgeJ_12 5:00 PM Jul 28, 2013
A Piece of Civil War History in the Florence Area
This house has served as many different venues during its history. It was a stage coach stop during the Andrew Jackson era, tt was a Civil War Hospital, and it was a rooming house in the 1970's. Restored to it's look and feel of the early 1800's, it is a great place to tour for Florence History. Many period antiques help to enhance the tour. Make sure you go upstairs and see the Civil War artifacts. The first weekend of June, Popes Tavern is the backdrop for Pioneer Days. Pioneer crafts are demonstrated on the porch and grounds of the museum.
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4Mike W 5:00 PM Feb 20, 2013
Early Southern History
A travelers' respite from a hard day's travel..........back in the 1830's that is! This a wonderful old home/inn that Andrew Jackson and his contemporaries used ,seeing it was situated right on the Federal Road from Nashville to Natchez. There is an old antique wagon in the back of the house made by the Florence Wagon Co. which was based here during the mid to late 1800's. The curator told me he saw one at a restaurant out in New Mexico just a couple of years ago! Lot of Civil War history as it was used as a hospital by both Union and Confederates at different times and many CW items on the 2nd floor not to miss. A very good visit!
