Richards DAR House Museum

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256 N Joachim St
Mobile, AL 36603
+1 (251) 208-7320
http://www.richardsdarhouse.com
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.

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4.514 reviews
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Andi F.
8/4/2025

What an amazing tour! I came on a Saturday morning just after they opened for the day. Street parking in front. The railings are all so beautiful and well maintained. The lady giving the tour was...

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Krysten J.
6/15/2025

This is such a lovely piece of history! We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Richards DAR House Museum. Our amazing tour guides, Sheila and Mimi, gave us so much valuable information and even...

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Raul D.
11/21/2022

Fantastic pre civil war house with the most genteel hosts you can imagine and one of the best southern staircases you will ever see. Period but not original to the house furnishings. Inexpensive...

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Harris B.
7/26/2022

Did not care for this museum. Very little to see and not great curb appeal. The Bragg Mitchell mansion was way more cool than this place

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Jessica F.
7/6/2015

Two sweet, cute older ladies run the tour. Judy gives the tour for upstairs; Laura gives the tour downstairs. Very informative. Hands on; you are allowed the touch most of the things here. You...

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