Richards DAR House, Mobile

Name: Richards DAR House
Address: 256 N Joachim St, Mobile, 36603-6472, United States
Telephone: +1 251-208-7320

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The Richards DAR House is a historic house museum in Mobile, Alabama, United States. The Italianate style house was completed in 1860 for Charles and Caroline Richards. It is a contributing property to the De Tonti Square Historic District, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 7, 1972. The four Daughters of the American Revolution chapters in Mobile jointly operate and maintain the house. It is noted by architectural historians as one of Mobile's best preserved and elaborate examples of mid-19th century domestic architecture. ()

Built: 1860 (164 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 30°41'45"N, 88°2'45"W

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256 N Joachim StCentral Business DistrictMobile 36603-6472 United States

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+1 251-208-7320

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Day trips

Richards DAR House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mobile Civic Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Crescent Theater.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Mobile Civic Center, Mobile
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0.4 miS
Church, Greek Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Mobile
11 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral serving Roman Catholics in the U.S. city of Mobile, Alabama. It is the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mobile. The cathedral is named for Mary, mother of Jesus, under her title, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Science museum, Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center, Mobile
14 min walk • The Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center is a non-profit science center that promotes science learning through a variety of activities, including exhibits, IMAX films, demonstrations, workshops and teacher professional development.
~1730 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Crescent Theater, Mobile
9 min walk • The Crescent Theater is a single-screen movie theater located in Mobile, Alabama. The theater mainly shows independent and arthouse cinema, though several mainstream films have been included.
0.4 miS
Park, Sculpture
Cathedral Square, Mobile
10 min walk • Cathedral Square is a municipal park in Mobile, Alabama. It is bordered by the streets of North Claiborne, Dauphin, North Jackson, and Conti.
0.4 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Saenger Theatre, Mobile
10 min walk • The Saenger Theatre is a historic theater and contributing building to the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District in Mobile, Alabama. It was dedicated in January 1927. The Saenger Theatre is a Mobile landmark, known for its architecture and ties to local cultural history.
~1660 ftSE
Park
Bienville Square, Mobile
9 min walk • Bienville Square is a historic city park in the center of downtown Mobile, Alabama. Bienville Square was named for Mobile's founder, Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville.
~1680 ftW
Museum
National African American Archives and Museum, Mobile
9 min walk • The National African American Archives and Museum, formerly known as the Davis Avenue Branch of Mobile Public Library, is an archive and history museum located in Mobile, Alabama.
0.4 miSW
Hiking, Hiking trail, Neo-renaissance architecture
Bettie Hunter House, Mobile
11 min walk • The Bettie Hunter House is a historic African American residence in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It was the residence of Bettie Hunter, a former enslaved African who grew wealthy from a successful hack and carriage business she operated in Mobile with her brother, Henry.
~1320 ftSW
Hiking trail, Hiking
International Longshoreman's Association Hall, Mobile
7 min walk • The International Longshoreman's Association Hall is a historic labor union meeting hall in Mobile, Alabama. The International Longshoremen's Association established the Mobile chapter in 1936 in order to represent the city's African American longshoremen. The hall was built in 1949 in the Art Moderne style.
~1920 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Stone Street Baptist Church, Mobile
10 min walk • Stone Street Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church in Mobile, Alabama. The congregation was established well before the American Civil War, with Stone Street Baptist recognized today as one of Alabama's most influential African-American Baptist churches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Richards DAR House open?

Richards DAR House is open:

Monday 11 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday 11 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 11 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Richards DAR House?

Nearby attractions include De Tonti Square Historic District, Mobile (2 min walk), Phillipi House, Mobile (7 min walk), State Street AME Zion Church, Mobile (8 min walk), Bienville Square, Mobile (9 min walk).