Nothing defines the South like a charming plantation home. While driving through Alabama, you’ll pass by several plantation homes. Whether they’re private residences, historic museums, or they’ve been left abandoned, there’s one thing for sure. They’re full of historic charm. One plantation home in particular that fits the bill is the Arlington Antebellum Home, located in Birmingham.

The Arlington Antebellum Home, originally called "The Grove," was built between the years 1845-50, which makes it Birmingham's oldest antebellum home. On December 2, 1970, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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Situated on six acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, the Arlington Antebellum Home is currently operated as a museum. It also offers tours.
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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It's closed on Mondays and all city holidays. Last tour ticket is sold at 3:00 p.m.
A few of the rooms featured on the tour include the Northeast Bedroom (Master Bedroom)...
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...the Southeast Bedroom...
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...the Northwest Bedroom...
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...the Munger Parlor...
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...the Kitchen and...
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...the DeBardeleben Dining Room.
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The Arlington Antebellum Home is most certainly worth a visit the next time you're driving through Birmingham. It'll show you what life was like in Alabama during the mid-1800s, and you'll be amazed!
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Address: 331 Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211

For a closer look at the Arlington Antebellum Home, check out this video:

For more information regarding the Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens, you can take a look at their website here.

The Forks of Cypress was another famous plantation home built during the 1800s. Sadly, it’s no longer standing. You can read all about this plantation home’s history here.

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