Belle Mont Mansion

Belle Mont Mansion Belle Mont Mansion is a historic house museum open for guided tours.

Belle Mont Mansion was built circa 1828 for Dr. Alexander Mitchell, who sold the plantation to Isaac Winston in 1835. The home is one of the outstanding Palladian or “Jefferson-style” houses in the Deep South, boasting high-quality brickwork with contrasting wood trim and a reverence for the neoclassical architectural ideas of the Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio. Belle Mont features

a raised two-story central section with flanking one-story wings that project to the rear to embrace a courtyard. Rescued from ruin in the 1980s, a long-term, phased restoration by the Alabama Historical Commission is presently underway so that Belle Mont's history, beauty and architecture may be preserved for the enjoyment of future generations.

06/12/2026

Belle Mont will be closed today, June 12. We apologize for any inconvenience.

⭐️Liberty has been served! ⭐️Thank you to all who attended our Patrick Henry Program. We had a fantastic time! Belle Mon...
06/06/2026

⭐️Liberty has been served! ⭐️

Thank you to all who attended our Patrick Henry Program. We had a fantastic time!

Belle Mont would also like to extend a thank you to American Village and Gabe Evans. As well as, Mindy Bates for an exceptional presentation.

🎉Our Patrick Henry Program is TOMORROW! 🎉Join us at 2:00 on Saturday, June 6th, to learn all about this Founding Father,...
06/05/2026

🎉Our Patrick Henry Program is TOMORROW! 🎉

Join us at 2:00 on Saturday, June 6th, to learn all about this Founding Father, his connection to Belle Mont, and to hear his famous "Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" speech in person!

Admission is $6.00 and tours of historic Belle Mont Mansion will be available after the program. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death": The Life & Legacy of Patrick Henry

Stop by for a tour and see these interesting pieces of dinner history in person! 🧈
06/05/2026

Stop by for a tour and see these interesting pieces of dinner history in person! 🧈

Today! ⭐️
06/05/2026

Today! ⭐️

Join us at Belle Mont Mansion today at 11:00 a.m. to explore a local landmark in celebration of America's 250th!
Then, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., stop by the library and grab a viral treat from Co’s Cool Treats!
The prize store will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Register for Summer Reading by visiting hkpl.org or stop by the library!

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06/03/2026

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Belle Mont in Tuscumbia is one of Alabama's most remarkable historic homes and one of the finest examples of Jeffersonian architecture in the South. Built in the early 1800s, the house stands as a reminder of Alabama's territorial days before statehood was fully established.

Unlike many historic homes, Belle Mont has a design heavily influenced by the ideas of Thomas Jefferson, making it unique among Alabama landmarks. Visitors today can tour the beautifully restored structure and learn about the families who lived there during some of the state's earliest years.

Walking the grounds feels like stepping into a different era. The architecture, history, and preservation efforts combine to create one of Alabama's most overlooked historic treasures.

For history lovers, Belle Mont offers a fascinating glimpse into Alabama's earliest chapters.

Come see us on Friday for “Happy Birthday, America” with Helen Keller Public Library! ⭐️We will have free kid centered t...
05/31/2026

Come see us on Friday for “Happy Birthday, America” with Helen Keller Public Library! ⭐️

We will have free kid centered tours available after!

Summer Reading programs begin this week!
🍼Baby & Me, Monday at 10:30 am🍼
🍿Zootopia 2 (PG), Monday at 2:00 pm🍿
📚Little Learners, Tuesday at 10:30 am📚
🧸Book Buddies, Wednesday at 3:00 pm🧸
🎒Teens, Thursday at 3:00 pm🎒
⭐Happy Birthday, America, Friday at 11:00 am at Belle Mont Mansion ⭐
📖Saturday Stories, Saturday at 11:00 a.m.📖

Happy (belated) birthday, Patrick Henry!🥳May 29th marked Patrick Henry's 290th birthday. "Parson's Cause" by George Cook...
05/30/2026

Happy (belated) birthday, Patrick Henry!🥳

May 29th marked Patrick Henry's 290th birthday. "Parson's Cause" by George Cooke, shown below, depicts a young lawyer Patrick Henry arguing in a Virginia court case over Anglican ministers' salaries. This legal dispute served as a precursor to the American Revolution. If you look closely, you might even spot Henry's uncle, William O. Winston!

Don't miss your chance to learn all about this Founding Father and hear his famous speech NEXT SATURDAY, June 6th at 2:00, at Belle Mont!

Tickets are $6.00 per person and can be purchased at the door. Guided tours of Belle Mont will be available after the program.

"Parson's Cause" is owned by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death": The Life & Legacy of Patrick Henry

Meet Hannah!Hannah is our Summer 2026 intern! She is currently a senior at the University of North Alabama, studying Mas...
05/29/2026

Meet Hannah!

Hannah is our Summer 2026 intern! She is currently a senior at the University of North Alabama, studying Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. Hannah will graduate in July 2026.

This summer she will be helping us with our quarterly newsletter, social media, photography, and more!

She is thrilled to be a part of this team and community and we are so excited to work with her!

If you see her around Belle Mont, make sure to say hi!👋

P.S. It's not to late to sign up for our Being at Belle Mont newsletter! Follow the like below to join.👇

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Happy World Bee Day! 🍯🐝Bees have been on site at Belle Mont for over 200 years! We are so thankful to our beekeepers, Fr...
05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! 🍯🐝

Bees have been on site at Belle Mont for over 200 years! We are so thankful to our beekeepers, Fred & Linda Joly, for taking care of these important pollinators and keeping this rich aspect of Belle Mont's histroy alive!

To learn more about Belle Mont's bees, and to buy some of their delicious honey, stop by Belle Mont today!

Address

1569 Cook Lane
Tuscumbia, AL
35674

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(256) 381-5052

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