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This magnificent Italianate mansion was built in 1859-1862 by Senator Robert Jemison Jr. as his city residence. Today, the home operates as a historical museum, completely restored to its 19th century splendor.
- ABOUT
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion presents an immersive...
- RENTALS
With over 150 years of history and events, the Jemison-Van...
- TOURS
The Jemison Mansion is open for public tours Tuesday through...
- CONTACT
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion is located in the heart of...
- The Mansion
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion was constructed by senator...
- The Family
They were the last generation to grow up in the mansion and...
- The Foundation
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Foundation continues its efforts...
- ABOUT
The Jemison–Van de Graaff Mansion, also known as the Jemison–Van de Graaf–Burchfield House, is a historic house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The structure remained a private residence until 1955, when it served first as a library, then publishing house offices, and lastly as a historic house museum.
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion was constructed by state senator Robert Jemison, Jr. between 1859-1862. Being a prominent politician and businessman, Jemison wanted a home closer to Tuscaloosa, which had served as the state capital from 1826 to 1846.
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion was constructed by senator Robert Jemison, Jr. between 1859-1863. This mansion was the senator's city residence and intended to be a place for hosting important colleagues and upscale parties.
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion presents an immersive experience of the rich history of early Southern life to diverse audiences—with special emphasis on its founding family and Tuscaloosa history—through the preservation and interpretation of historic objects, structures, and landscapes.
Jan 2, 2024 · Constructed from 1859-1862, the home stands as one of the first Italianate-style homes in the county. Noted engineer and physicist Robert Jemison Van de Graaff, great-grandson of Robert Jemison Jr., was born in the house in 1901 and lived there until he graduated from the University of Alabama.
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion is a historic house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. The structure remained a private residence until 1955, when it served first as a library, then publishing house offices, and lastly as a historic house museum.
