David Alford’s Southern Christmas Sampler
David Alford's Southern Christmas Sampler ~ Only 2 Performances Left!
David Alford and Paul Carrol Binkley have returned to Belmont Mansion performing Christmas stories and songs including David’s reading of Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" accompanied by Paul with original music. Joining them are Jenny Littleton, Erin Ramsey, and a company of Nashville’s most talented musicians. Presented in the Grand Salon of Belmont Mansion, this show continues to create holiday memories to cherish!
December 27th at 7:30 p.m.
December 29th at 2:30 p.m.
For more information and ticket purchases, please visit our website https://www.belmontmansion.com/events
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Join us on December 13th and 14th to commemorate the Battle of Nashville which occurred on December 15th and 16th, 1864.
This two-day symposium has us partnering with Historic Travellers Rest and Fort Negley to recall the events which happened 160 years ago. Our weekend will begin with a reception and lecture Friday evening, December 13th, at Belmont Mansion and will continue Saturday morning, December 14th, at Travellers Rest.
Additional weekend events are sponsored by The Battle of Nashville Trust, The Nashville Civil War Round Table, and Belle Meade Plantation.
The symposium has been grant-funded by The Civil War National Heritage Area. For more information, ticketing, and a full list of weekend events, visit our website, https://www.belmontmansion.com/events
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Commemorating the Battle of Nashville
Join us December 13th and 14th as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Nashville which occurred December 15 through 16, 1864.
We are partnering with Historic Travellers Rest and Fort Negley for a two-day weekend symposium with living history events. The symposium begins with a lecture and reception Friday evening December 13th at Belmont Mansion and continues Saturday morning December 14th at Travellers Rest. Additional weekend events are sponsored by The Battle of Nashville Trust, The Nashville Civil War Round Table, and Belle Meade Plantation.
The Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area provided grant funding for the symposium. For ticketing information and a full list of events, visit our website, https://www.belmontmansion.com/events
Halloween Traditions at Belmont Mansion
Listen in, Mark Brown shares his research on 19th century Nashville Halloween traditions - including the first published account of a masquerade party in Nashville!
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The Battle of Nashville in the Belmont Hillsboro Neighborhood
The 2nd Annual History in Your Backyard Event ~ at Belmont Mansion
Thursday, October 3, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On October 3, we will be offering an evening of light refreshments, wine and three speakers who will delve into stories of the historic Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood.
Join us as we partner with the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc. for an evening of local history and a carillon concert. Mingle with your neighbors and explore the Mansion on the Thursday evening prior to Saturday's 26th annual Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc. Home Tour!
5:00 p.m. -- Reception at Belmont Mansion - wine & light refreshments
5:30 p.m. -- Myers Brown, Executive Director, Belmont Mansion, “Digging In”: The Union Lines in the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood during the Battle of Nashville.
6:00 p.m. -- T. Minton, Public Historian of the Belcourt, Nashville’s Nonprofit Film Center, “A History of Belcourt: Hillsboro’s Neighborhood Theatres.”
6:30 p.m. -- Dr. Richard Shadinger, Professor Emeritus, Belmont University, “Adelicia’s Exclamation Point”: The Transformation from Water Tower to Bell Tower.
Dr. Shadinger and will end the night with a special carillon concert!
The event runs 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Advance reservations are requested to ensure an accurate headcount.
Last year nearly sold out!
Link to purchase tickets, https://www.belmontmansion.com/tickets
On Saturday, October 5, the Belmont Hillsboro Neighbors will present the annual tour of homes ~ the Mansion will be one of the included houses.
History in Your Backyard ~
The stories of Nashville's most historic neighborhoods may surprise you ...
2nd Annual History in Your Backyard
Mix & Learn in the Grand Salon of Belmont Mansion
Thursday, October 3
5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On October 3, we will be offering an evening of light refreshments, wine and three speakers who will delve into stories of the historic Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood.
Join us as we partner the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc. for an evening of learning and a carillon concert. Mingle with your neighbors and explore the Mansion on the Thursday evening prior to Saturday's 26th annual Belmont-Hillsboro Neighbors, Inc. Home Tour!
5:00 p.m. -- Reception at Belmont Mansion - wine & light refreshments
5:30 p.m. -- Myers Brown, Executive Director, Belmont Mansion, “Digging In”: The Union Lines in the Belmont-Hillsboro Neighborhood during the Battle of Nashville.
6:00 p.m. -- T. Minton, Public Historian of the Belcourt, Nashville’s Nonprofit Film Center, “A History of Belcourt: Hillsboro’s Neighborhood Theatres.”
6:30 p.m. -- Dr. Richard Shadinger, Professor Emeritus, Belmont University, “Adelicia’s Exclamation Point”: The Transformation from Water Tower to Bell Tower. Dr. Shadinger and will end the night with a special carillon concert!
The event runs 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Advance reservations are requested to ensure an accurate headcount.
Last year nearly sold out!
On Saturday, October 5, the Belmont Hillsboro Neighbors will present the annual tour of homes ~ the Mansion will be one of the included houses.
Exploring Adelicia’s World
Exploring Adelicia’s World - Bus Tour
Saturday, September 21
9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Hop on the bus with Mark Brown, Director Emeritus of Belmont Mansion, and Jim Hoobler, retired Senior Curator of Art and Architecture at the Tennessee State Museum, as we explore three historic sites central to 19th century Nashville society.
We will tour the Downtown Presbyterian Church, St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows Catholic Church, and at Mount Olivet cemetery we will see the Acklen family mausoleum, Adolphus Heiman’s gravesite and those of other important 19th century Nashvillians. Click the video for more info.
psss… We may even sneak in a cupcake celebration for Mark’s birthday!
Steamboats on the Cumberland
It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of Tennessee history’s greatest champions. Ann Toplovich, who led the Tennessee Historical Society for decades, has passed away. Thousands know her dedication to THS and her great love for and depth of knowledge of Tennessee history. We will miss you Ann.
Posted here is a reprise of a Mansion Monday episode Ann did with Mark Brown back in 2018. She was always willing to step in and share her knowledge. Thank you Ann.
Peter J Hatch: “A Rich Spot on Earth,” April 6th, 3:30pm
On Saturday, April 6th, Peter J. Hatch will be speaking at the Leu Center for the Visual Arts, delivering a lecture titled “A Rich Spot on Earth,” covering his time at Thomas Jeferson’s historic grounds and innovative gardens. Afterwards, there will be a tour of the gardens at Belmont, then a reception and book signing in the Grand Salon of the Belmont Mansion. Tickets are on sale now, here: https://www.belmontmansion.com/events. Seating is limited. Here Peter J. Hatch speaks with PBS in Austin about the gardens of Monticello.
Larry McKee Will Be Speaking At Belmont Mansion
Next Sunday, February 18th at 4pm, Dr. Larry McKee, former director of archaeology at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage, will be giving a free lecture entitled “The Archaeology of Slavery” to commemorate the opening of our new exhibition, “Upon the Toils of Many: The Enslaved, Free Black and Immigrant Laborers at Belmont Mansion.” Seating is limited so make a reservation at https://www.belmontmansion.com/events.
