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Death cast a constant shadow over life in the 19th century. Just in time for Halloween, Belmont Mansion is offering special after-hours tours on October 22nd and 29th which will deal with death in Adelicia’s world.
After the death of a niece, Belmont Mansion’s original owner Adelicia Acklen wrote to her sister that “it is only in taking some of those objects from us to which our hearts so closely cling that He (God) endeavors in his kindness to draw us from this world…” Adelicia was no stranger to death. She outlived two husbands and six children.
This tour will cover many subjects from clothing and death photography to how the Civil War impacted the mourning rituals Adelicia and her family would have performed. Some mirrors and portraits will be draped in crape, as was common practice, and all tours will be held after dark, so visitors will be able to experience Belmont Mansion like never before.
For more information or to make a reservation, contact Belmont Mansion at (615) 460-5459. Belmont Mansion, the Nashville home of Adelicia Acklen, is a non-profit museum located at 1900 Belmont Boulevard on the campus of Belmont University. For directions and a map go to www.belmontmansion.com.
ADMISSION INFO
$12/Members | $18/Not-yet Members
Space is limited so advanced registration and payment is required.
Contact: (615) 460-5459
Email: mansioneducation@belmont.edu
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Tours 6pm and 8pm
LOCATION
1900 Acklen Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
PARKING INFO
There is parking available in the lot adjacent to Belmont Mansion. If this lot is full, follow the blue signs for additional university visitor parking.
If there are no spots open, parking is available on any campus or city street. Please be sure to observe parking signs when choosing where to park.
ACCESSIBILITY INFO
The first floor of Belmont Mansion is wheelchair accessible. For assistance entering Belmont Mansion, please call (615) 460-5459 and a tour guide will lead you. For those who are unable to view the
View moreThe first floor of Belmont Mansion is wheelchair accessible. For assistance entering Belmont Mansion, please call (615) 460-5459 and a tour guide will lead you. For those who are unable to view the second floor bedrooms, they have a virtual tour available for viewing in the Museum Shop.
For those who are unable to view the second floor bedrooms, they have a virtual tour available for viewing in the Museum Shop.
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