Weeden House Museum, Huntsville

Name: Weeden House Museum
Address: 300 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, 35801-3101, United States
Telephone: +1 256-536-7718

#7 among attractions in Huntsville

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Weeden House Museum is a historic two-story house in Huntsville, Alabama. It was built in 1819 for Henry C. Bradford, and designed in the Federal architectural style. Until 1845, it was sold and purchased by several home owners, including John McKinley, who served as a Congressman, Senator, and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. From 1845 to 1956, it belonged to the Weeden family. During the American Civil War of 1861-1865, the Union Army took over the house while the Weedens moved to Tuskegee; they moved back in after the war. Portraitist and poet Maria Howard Weeden spent most of her life in the house. After it was sold by the Weeden family in 1956, the house was remodelled into residential apartments. In 1973, it was purchased by the city of Huntsville and the Twickenham Historic Preservation District Association restored it before they acquired it from the city. The private residence became a house museum in 1981. ()

Coordinates: 34°43'47"N, 86°34'56"W

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300 Gates Ave SEDowntown HuntsvilleHuntsville 35801-3101 United States

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+1 256-536-7718

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Weeden House Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Von Braun Center, Alabama Constitution Village, Randolph Street Church of Christ, Harrison Brothers Hardware.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Weeden House Museum open?

Weeden House Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 2:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 2:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Weeden House Museum?

Nearby attractions include Helion Lodge 1, Huntsville (2 min walk), Episcopal Church of the Nativity, Huntsville (3 min walk), Schiffman Building, Huntsville (3 min walk), Alabama Constitution Village, Huntsville (4 min walk).

How to get to Weeden House Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weeden House Museum:

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Greyhound (13 min walk)