The Weeden House Museum

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300 Gates Ave SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Built in 1819 (the same year Alabama became a state) the home is not only a source of fine 19th Century furnishings and Federal style architecture but is also the home of poet and artist Maria Howard Weeden. Howard Weeden was born in the house in 1846. Except for the Civil War years when Federal officers occupied the home, Howard spent her entire life in the home. She is known as being one of the first artists to paint African Americans true to life during the years following the Civil War. Guests enjoy a guided history tour which transports them to a bygone era learning about architecture, Weeden art and life in the Antebellum South. Since the home is furnished with antiques and original art, tours are guided tours and last around an hour. Tours are offered twice a day, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 11AM and 1 PM to 2PM or by appointment. Please refer to the website for specific closed dates as the museum is also an event venue and is closed on dates that those events occur.

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Pamela M.
7/31/2020

The Weeden House is a beautiful place to host an event. The furnishings are exquisite and it takes very little to decorate for an event such as a wedding reception. I believe the cost is ~ 100.00...

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Mirko P.
9/17/2021

Places to visit in Huntsville, AL? The Weeden House for sure belongs to be in the top 5. Overview of the history what starts with the fact that the house was built the same year,1819, when Alabama...

Devin T.
12/16/2024

Booked a Christmas house tour online. They moved it up a day without informing online ticket purchasers. When I asked for a refund, they said no and talked about rain dates (posted on in person...

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William H.
5/31/2024

One of my favorite museums in Huntsville. I learn something new every time I visit the Weeden House. The African American subjects of Maria Howard Weeden's paintings keep me taking a deep dive...

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Alaina D.
8/20/2022

Gina was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and clearly loves to talk about the amazing history here. Definitely worth the time to stop!

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