Richards DAR House Museum, Alabama, United States
5.0 (156 reviews) Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #8 in Mobile Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
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A beautiful 1860s Italianate townhouse located in the De Tonti Square Historical District in the heart of downtown Mobile, Alabama. This 10,000 square foot dream home, filled with a large family, was built by Captain Charles Richards and his wife Carolyn. Surrounded by formal gardens and old brick courtyard, the House Museum is furnished with period antiques, original chandeliers, interior and exterior architectural appointments including carved Carrera Marble fireplaces with cathedral arches, cantilever staircase, and the four seasons lace ironwork lining the front gallery and sidewalk. Operated and furnished by the Mobile chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1973, they invite you to join them for a tour of this beautiful home and take complimentary tea and cookies afterward.
Address
256 N Joachim St, Mobile, AL 36603-6472
Mobile
Website
http://www.richardsdarhouse.com/
Working hours
Monday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday :
Wednesday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday : 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 10:03
User Ratings
5.0 based on (156 reviews)
Reviews
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5scott r 5:00 PM May 13, 2022
Extremely gracious welcome
Tough to get into with limited hours and rental functions, but I made it - and somehow qualified for free admission too boot (Mobile Day?). This is an ornate and pretty example of an Italianate townhouse owned by a successful family, lovingly looked after by the DAR. Not only that, they actually recognize that, just because furniture is 150 years old, not all of it is in danger of collapse nor actually priceless: some of us still actually use this stuff in our own homes: it's very well constructed, and replacements languish at local antique stores for lack of modern interest. In short - you're invited to sit down. My tour guide was more than willing to spend time and converse about the entire property as well as restoration and other activities that have going on there. Not rushed at all, even as other groups moved through the house. Kudos indeed. It's not a mansion, and could certainly be done in less time, but you do get good access throughout and if remotely interested in this sort of place, this is a very good example.
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5disheveledprofessor 5:00 PM Dec 4, 2022
A hidden gem
A group of us visited the Richards House for the Christmas Open House, and were delighted. Interesting local history; beautifully decorated; tours given by very poised young women [high school aged], dressed in contemporary styles. We enjoyed our tour very much, and want to return when it isn't so crowded.
