8. Oakleigh Historic Complex

DOWNTOWN.   Completed in 1833, this antebellum mansion recollects the Old South's opulence, and its grand, white pillars and lovely facade stand as testaments to the timeless quality of 19th-century Greek Revival architecture. Tour guides don period dress and lead visitors through rooms that look much as they did in Oakleigh's pre-Civil War heyday. They're also furnished with rare American and European antiques and personal effects that belonged to those who called the mansion "home." On the grounds, too, are the Cox-Deasy Cottage, a 19th-century, middle-class, Creole residence, and the Mardi Gras Cottage Museum, where folks can learn about the history of Mobile's Mardi Gras festival.   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Daily 10am-4pm

Admission:

Adult $10; Senior $9; Student $5

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Oakleigh Historic Complex website »

Type: History Museums, Museums

	"Christy60217" more than a month ago
This is my favorite historic home, plus it's a great value: 3 buildings in one! 1830's mansion(great warming kitchen), 1850's Creole middle class cottage(which you never see normally nationwide), and Mardi Gras Cottage. There are costumed guides and if you love history, you will be very interested in all they tell you. It's neat to see the Queen's & King's trains, etc. They have a perfect collection to show exactly how the process to choose one's theme, etc. Good collection of books in gift shop.
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