The belmont mansion series features adelicia acklen, one of the wealthiest women in the united states in the 1860s. Jan 12, 2018 belmont mansion in nashville tennessee was built in 1850. Faculty members include book authors and editors, officers in learned societies, and contributors to journals. Listed as one of nashvilles top twenty tourist attractions, belmont mansion attracts visitors from all over the country, as well as from countries such as canada and the united kingdom. Belmont honors students, belmont mansion staff team up to. The 19thcentury estate now operates as a museum and sits in the middle of the belmont university campus, one of the ten most beautiful urban campuses in the united states.
Ive written the two three book southern series the belmont mansion novels and the belle meade plantation novels to be read together. Stands to reason that if a person loved a place in life,they would want to make sure it was cared for after they are passed. The belmont mansion is nashvilles largest antebellum house museum and is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, art or architecture adelicia and joseph acklen, who were among nashvilles richest citizens, built this italian villa in 1853. See all 4 belmont mansion tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Jul 21, 2017 paranormal explorer james edward garcia takes a moment to do a sneak explore of the belmont mansion in nashville, tennessee while filming with this cell phone. Paranormal explorer james edward garcia takes a moment to do a sneak explore of the belmont mansion in nashville, tennessee while filming with this. Belmont mansion, completed in 1853, was the suburban summer home estate of joseph and adelicia acklen.
Belmont mansion can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If youre interested in tennessee history, the civil war, architecture, or decorative arts, belmont mansion is a convenient, beautiful way to incorporate those into your itinerary. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. The timeline below highlights a number of moments throughout the institutions first 125 years that have contributed to the university we celebrate today. This website supports weddings and events at belmont mansion in nashville, tn. You dont have to wait for all three books in a particular series to release before reading the next series. Adelicia and joseph acklen built belmont mansion in the italian villa style in 1853 as a country estate and summer retreat from their louisiana plantations. Tennessee association of museums historical interpreter. A history lovers guide to nashville ihg travel blog. As a young child rebekahs father had taken her to the symphony. Tennessee arts academy belmont university 1900 belmont blvd. The belmont mansion, nashville the belmont mansion is said to be haunted by the ghost adelicia acklen, wife of the original owner and the mistress of belmont. Tennessee s rich history abounds in its architecture, its parks, its battle sites, and in its many museums.
George spain, author and historian, will discuss his new book titled history of mental health in tennessee. Belmont factsthe house was built with 36 rooms and is 19,000 sq feet. Belmont mansion is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, architecture, art and decorative arts. Belmont was part of a large country estate created as a summer getaway from the familys louisiana. There are two things about belmont mansion that make it such a prominent historical attraction its the biggest house museum in all of tennessee and its one of the few homes from the 19 th century that has its history revolving around a woman. Belmont mansion the acklens immediately began building their dream home, which they called bellemonte, italian for beautiful mountain. In the mid1800s, the land the university now occupies was known as the belle monte estate, the victorian home of one of tennessee s wealthiest couples, joseph and adelicia acklen.
In the mid1800s, the land the university now occupies was known as the belle monte estate, the victorian home of one of tennessees wealthiest couples, joseph and adelicia acklen. It was built by joseph and adelicia acklen to serve as the center of their 180acre summer estate in what was then country outside the city, and featured elaborate gardens and a zoo. Belmont mansion books to read my books chivalry bestselling author giveaways book worms nashville authors a beauty so rare, a belmont mansion novel, set against the historical backdrop of the real antebellum mansion in nashville, tn. Set at nashvilles historic belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Get more information about general rates and detailed rates. A belmont mansion novel 3 book series kindle edition. The history of belmont mansion is as much about adelicia hayes franklin acklen cheatham, the original proprietor of the mansion, as it is about the building itself. Today the mansion is owned by belmont university and the belmont mansion association. Completed in 1853 by adelicia hayes and her second husband joseph alexander smith acklen, the 20,000 squarefoot mansion rests on 177 acres of land designed in an italian villa style with elaborate gardens and grounds. The belmont mansion museum shop offers a carefully selected collection of jewelry, accessories, gifts, books, and souvenirs reflecting the history of belmont mansion, adelicia acklen and the victorian era. Belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of a few whose history revolves around the life of a woman. Belmont mansion, also known as acklen hall, and originally known as belle monte, belle mont or belmont, is a historic mansion located in nashville, tennessee. Built in the 1850s by adelicia acklen, then one of the wealthiest women in the country, her italianate villa is the. Read a note yet unsung a belmont mansion novel book by tamera alexander.
Read a note yet unsung a belmont mansion novel book by tamera. A local nashville writer even wrote a few books featuring the belmont mansion. Belmont university sits on 75 historic acres two miles southwest of downtown nashville, tenn. See more ideas about nashville trip, belmont mansion and nashville. See more ideas about nashville, bestselling author and belmont mansion. Belmont mansion, whose construction began in 1849, was built as a summer home for joseph and adelicia acklen, one of nashvilles wealthiest couples. Located on the campus of belmont university in nashville, it is operated today as a historic house museum by the belmont mansion association. Belmont mansion vlog on my travels nashville tennessee my. Simply bring that ticket to one of the three house sites to show and pick up your tickets. The belmont mansion is a house built in 1853 by one of the wealthiest women in america. Ive always felt the best way to get to know a new place is to learn about its history. Beale street, hotel clark, and the greenbook tennessee historical society beale street in memphis thrived in the shadow of jim crow from the 1890s to 1960s, one of many such districts in cities across the u. Adelicia and joseph acklen, who were once among nashvilles wealthiest citizens, built the italian villa house in 1853. May be used to satisfy one part of the general education history.
Author tamera alexander on her belmont mansion series. Listed on the national register of historic places since 1971. Belmont has stunning architectural features, key among them is our freeform staircase that descends into the opulent grand salon. The university originated in the founding of the belmont womens college in 1890 by susan l.
History behind the belmont mansion belmont mansion, 1850s fashion, fashion portraits. Adelicia hayes franklin acklen cheatham was one of the wealthiest women during the civil war. Belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of the few nineteenth century homes whose history revolves around the life of a woman. Belmont mansion in nashville tennessee was built in 1850. Acklen was the wealthly widow of isaac franklin, who built fairview belmont is not comparable with the house she evacuated for it was not to serve the same functions, not to live the pioneer life, but, on the contrary, was to become, and did, the center of social life in a flourishing and cultural city. She spends most her life struggling to play in the symphony. The belmont mansion nashville tn the frugal navy wife. Claire laurent is the daughter of an art gallery owner in new orleans. Filled with southern history, 19th century chivalry, and of courseromance. Adelicia acklen began building belmont mansion originally known as belle monte in 1849, just three years after the death of her first husband. Book 1 in the blockbuster historical series from usa today bestselling author tamera alexander.
When you complete your online purchase, you will receive an email confirmation with a print at home ticket. Claire laurent is the daughter of an art gallery owner in. In 1972, the mansion was placed on the national register of historical places. For a piece of civil war history and a study in antebellum architecture, nashvilles belmont mansion is a fascinating attraction. All of the southern mansion books are stand alone novels, meaningeach novel is a more. Tamera alexander visited belmont mansion and knew that she was going to write about the home and its inhabitants. Rich in period details and set in nashvilles historic belmont mansion, this historical romance by rita and christy. Belmont mansion series, volumes by tamera alexander. Belmont mansion is seeking donations of books with publication dates before 1885 to display in the library, which is undergoing restoration. Belmont mansion nashville 2020 all you need to know. The school merged with wards seminary in 19 and was renamed wardbelmont. Hist 2030 tennessee history 3 credit hours the role of the state in the development of the nation.
One of my first stops when i got to nashville was belmont mansion. Mary ellen pethel, collaborated with the team at the historic belmont mansion to allow visitors from all. Wonderful history and super restoration in process. It was one of the few nineteenth century homes whose history revolves around the life of a woman. In december of 1864, the 4th corps of the union army occupied the house and grounds before the battle of nashville. Hood choose the dilapidated, antebellum former belle monte estate site. Aug 19, 2019 this mansion tour should be interesting to those who enjoy architecture, history, furniture, or just a compelling story about the life of a woman who was wealthy, courageous, and a strange mix of thrift using faux marble and faux wood finishes and extravagance she went on countless shopping sprees and had the largest room in the state of tennessee when the salon in her home was completed. Belmont mansion, nashville, tn i use belmont as a guide for my own home. This is the third novel in the belmont mansion series about a gifted woman who was truly a woman before her time. The belmont mansion property became part of fairmount park in 1869, and is now an underground railroad museum open to the public for tours. It is the final book in the belmont mansion series but can be read as a standalone. Mar 20, 2020 last fall, belmont honors students creatively studied a piece of foundational belmont history and brought it to life again through an augmented reality online exhibit. Tennesseehome of adelicia acklen, and the setting of all the belmont.
Author tamera alexander on her belmont mansion series youtube. Adelicia acklen, a lasting impression is a sweeping love story about a nation mending after war, the redemption of those wounded, and the courage of a man and woman to see themselvesand each otherfor who they truly are. It is the final book in the belmont mansion series but can be read as a stand alone. In the mid 1800s women were not allowed to play music in public. Belmont s rich history tells a story of determination, commitment and faith. Historic belmont mansion is not only beautiful inside but also boasts a spectacular view of center city philadelphia in the distance. Built in the early eighteenth century, the mansion is one of the finest examples of palladian architecture in the united states. The civil war took place from 1861 to 1865, from east to west, and tennessee saw a flurry of activity, resulting in hundreds of historic sites to explore with a rich tapestry of american heritage, tennessee s historical grounds are sure to enlighten. The tennessee baptist convention purchased the school in 1951 and created a fouryear, coeducational college.
Belmont mansion vlog on my travels nashville tennessee my haunted diary. Ability to comprehend docent training materials and effectively communicate to guests the mansion s history, early nashville and civil war history, and information about the museum collection and furnishings. There they raised their family in adelicias native nashville until december 1864 when the 4th corps of the union army. Adelicia was famous for the balls and parties she threw at her belmont estate and for hosting such notables as president andrew johnson, alexander graham bell, and thomas huxley. Its a historical christian romance with a touch of mystery and suspense, set at belmont mansion in nashville, tennessee in 1866. Belmont mansion, tennessee waltz, historic homes, american history. Book 1 in the blockbuster historical series from usa today bestselling author tamera.
Book your tickets online for belmont mansion, nashville. Elope weddings nashville, tn belmont mansion events. The loveless cafe nashville, tennessee a local nashville writer even wrote a few books featuring the belmont mansion. The history of belmont revolves around the personality of its mistres, adelicia acklen, a woman of extraordinary character. Adelicia and joseph acklen, who were among nashvilles richest citizens, built this italian villa in 1853. Dec 02, 2018 christmas at belmont mansion the belmont mansion is nashvilles largest antebellum house museum and is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, art or architecture. May 14, 2020 belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of a few whose history revolves around the life of a woman. A partner in the largest slave trading firm in the us and renowned for his cruelty, isaac franklin owned six plantations and 750 enslaved people when he died. Adelicia acklen, the richest woman in america in the 1860s, a lasting impression showcases the deep, poignant, unforgettable characters that set tameras stories apart and provides an inspiring love story that will capture readers hearts and leave them. One of the best state historical journals in the united states, the tennessee historical quarterly is published by the tennessee historical society four times a year.
Belmont mansion was a twentythousandsquarefoot italianstyle summer villa built on one of the highest hills in nashville, on 180 acres given to adelicia by her father. A private nonprofit restoration and preservation organization was formed at that time to care for and maintain the historical site. The digital humanities and nashville sites class, taught by professor of practice dr. Belmont mansion is tennessee s largest antebellum house museum and an elegant wedding and reception venue. Feb 12, 2016 the story and haunting of the belmont mansion in nashville tennessee. Belmont mansion tour tickets nashville, tn tripster. The haunted belmont mansion in nashville tennessee youtube. Book 1 in the blockbuster historical series from usa tod. First known as belle monte, the current appearance of the mansion dates from 18591860 when the adelicia and her second husband, colonel joseph acklen, hired nashville architect. Belmont mansion is an italianate villa constructed between the years 1849 and 1853. Boasting 19,000 sqft, this historic mansion is a must see. A perfect tour for anyone who has read the first book in the belmont mansion.
This school merged with ward seminary in 19 and was known as wardbelmont college, which included both a junior college and collegeprep or high school for women. Belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of a few whose history revolves around the. A lasting impression is the first belmont mansion novel. Set at nashvilles historic 1850s belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Call us at 2158788844 to book your event or ask any questions you. Giving guided tours to the mansion s paid and other guests as needed. His passing left adelicia a millionaire, though the. Choose from more than 3,000 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples.
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