To create something that will last is claire laurents most fervent desire as an artist. The moving spirit of belmont mansion was adelicia hayes franklin acklen. American history lives here at american heritage magazine, trusted since 1949. Ive written the two three book southern series the belmont mansion novels and the belle meade plantation novels to be read together. Belmont mansion nashville 2020 all you need to know before. Adelicia and joseph acklen, who were once among nashvilles wealthiest citizens, built the italian villa house in 1853. Tennesseehome of adelicia acklen, and the setting of all the belmont mansion novelsi knew. Beautifully written and brimming with real life history, a lasting impression captures a slice of. Adelicia acklen, the richest woman in america in the 1860s, a lasting impression showcases the deep, poignant, unforgettable characters that set tameras stories apart and provides an inspiring love story that will capture readers hearts and leave them. Belmont mansion, tennessee waltz, historic homes, american history. Acklen avenue at belmont blvd, nashville, tn 372123810. The tennessee baptist convention purchased the school in 1951 and created a fouryear, coeducational college. Belmont mansion nashville 2020 all you need to know. Our house museum is dedicated to colonial history and the 19th century network of people and places known as the underground railroad.
Belmont mansion is an italianate villa constructed between the years 1849 and 1853. Mark brown, executive director, belmont mansion, nashville, tennessee. My wife had to do as she read the tamera alexander books that have some of the history of the belmont mansion in it. All of the southern mansion books are stand alone novels, meaningeach novel is a co. Belmont mansion can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Read a note yet unsung a belmont mansion novel book by tamera alexander. It is the work of architect william strickland, who also designed the tennessee state capitol.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 4 belmont mansion tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Today, restoration and operation of belmont mansion is completely administered by the association and is funded by admissions, membership, fundraising events, corporate and private donations. Belmont mansion is the largest house museum in tennessee and one of the few nineteenth century homes whose history revolves around the life of a woman.
The home of the most dynamic woman of the 19th century south. The school merged with wards seminary in 19 and was renamed ward belmont. Belmont was part of a large country estate created as a summer getaway from the familys louisiana. Author tamera alexander on her belmont mansion series. Rich in period details and set in nashvilles historic belmont mansion, this historical romance by rita and christy award winner alexander is a sure bet. One of my first stops when i got to nashville was belmont mansion. Set at nashvilles historic 1850s belmont mansion, a stunning antebellum manor built by mrs. Adelicia acklen, a lasting impression is a sweeping love story about a nation mending after war, the redemption of those wounded, and the courage of a man and woman to see themselvesand each otherfor who they truly are. Belmont mansion is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war, architecture, art and decorative arts. Ive always felt the best way to get to know a new place is to learn about its history. Learn about american history from the house that lived it. Experience 18th and 19th century history through the events and lives of people associated with belmont mansion in fairmount park in philadelphia, pa. The belmont mansion museum shop offers a carefully selected collection of jewelry, accessories, gifts, books, and souvenirs reflecting the history of belmont mansion, adelicia acklen and the victorian era.
Tennessee home of adelicia acklen, and the setting of all the belmont mansion novelsi knew. Book 1 in the blockbuster historical series from usa today bestselling author tamera alexander. Author tamera alexander on her belmont mansion series youtube. Well worth the time and money plus the campus of belmont is beautiful. Located on the campus of belmont university, the house museum is a historic italianate villastyle mansion constructed in the mid1800s by adelicia hayes franklin. Belmont mansion named grandest historic mansion in tennessee. A belmont mansion novel 3 book series kindle edition. Belmont mansion is a mustsee for anyone interested in tennessee history, the civil war. Adelicia acklen to see, in person, the beauty and elegance that defines both adelicias home, and this novel. It was built by joseph and adelicia acklen to serve as the center of their 180acre summer estate in what was then country outside the city, and featured elaborate gardens and a zoo. You dont have to wait for all three books in a particular series to release before reading the next series. As director of the belmont mansion, i highly endorse a lasting impression and invite you to visit the home of mrs.