hosted by Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery
Landmarks is on the road - to Mobile! Come discover Mobile's rich history, architecture, and culture in this one day trip with Cartledge Blackwell, noted Mobile historian, historic preservationist, and director of the the Mobile Carnival Museum!
Itinerary:
201 North Conception Street - St. John-Rutherford House, 1857; Italianiate Mobile side hall with wing house; finest private restoration in the State for generation, fine collection of Mobile and Southern antiques.
115 South Conception Street - Christ Church Cathedral, 1842; Greek Revival distyle temple form church that has just undergone a comprehensive restoration; phenomenal stained glass in the sanctuary that is part of amazing ecclesiastical complex.
407 Church Street - Hamilton-Snider House, 1850s; side hall with wing with amazing art collection and best courtyard in town right off mid century Spanish Plaza.
1209 Government Street - Burgess-Maschmeyer House, 1906; amazing Beaux Arts informed French Renaissance dwelling with period rooms designed by George R. Rogers; situated in the most beautiful stretch of Government Street.
111 South Royal Street - Mobile History Museum, 1857; National Historic Landmark building housing an interpretative history of Mobile.
Mobile Carnival Museum
Ticket includes snacks, lunch and libations! Space is limited.
Trip departs and returns from Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery