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Belmont Mansion Celebrates Formal Dining Room’s Completion

kate — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:41:30 +0000

To commemorate the completion of the Formal Dining Room, Belmont Mansion hosted a sumptuous sit-down dinner on Oct. 15, the first of its kind to be held since 1884.

Major donors of the dining room’s restoration were invited to attend the black-tie affair, held in the Formal Dining Room, and were treated to flower arrangements by Charles Buscinaro and an elaborate menu that included crab cakes with lemon aioli, pistachio-encrusted beef fillets and caramel chocolate torte.

Guests responded to hand-delivered invitations, handwritten by Nashville calligrapher Rose Walden. Belmont Mansion would like to thank not only those who made the event a success, but also those who made the completion of the Formal Dining Room possible.

Princess Tea Sold Out Today!

kate — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:32:44 +0000

Today’s Fairytale tea is sold out. The program will still occur rain or shine. The tea officially starts at 1:00 PM and will last until 3:00 PM. A huge thank you to Savannah Tea Company for sponsoring this lovely event. … Continue reading →

Superstar Docent Comes to Belmont Mansion

kate — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:27:01 +0000

We are excited to add a new monthly tour to our 2011 calendar!

Many of you have probably heard the name Mancil Ezell in relation to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts. Ezell’s tours have attracted visitors from all over Nashville and the world! He and Executive Director Mark Brown have cooked up a special art tour which will highlight many of the extraordinary pieces in Belmont Mansion’s collection.

Communicating an educational message in a fun and informative way takes quite a gift, and if you have never heard Ezell’s tour you will be in for a treat. Mancil has over 38 years of experience in teaching, training and writing for higher education instructors.

“My academic forte was adult learning styles,” Ezell says. “How you and I learn and how you translate a learning strategy so that everyone comes to the trough at least once in a class period.”

Ezell was in the “first class” of docents at the Frist Center and his enthusiasm is evident in both his love of art and people. He has been there more than 10 years!

A lot of prep work goes into researching, weaving and learning a tour—at least one hour a day. Ezell says childhood chores on an Alabama farm are responsible for his structured way of learning.

“I’m highly regulated and disciplined—my family says ‘boringly so’,” he says.

But you won’t find this tour dull! We guarantee it will be lively yet informative…and what a way to see yet another fascinating aspect of Belmont Mansion!

The art tour will start in April at 2 p.m. and run every two weeks. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for members.

For more information please visit our website www.belmontmansion.com or call 615-460-5459.

Sept 9-12th Largest private collection of Civil War Era clothing comes to Belmont!

kate — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:15:06 +0000

Outstanding Exhibit to Visit Belmont Mansion

An outstanding nineteenth century clothing exhibit will be visiting September 9-12. The PNJW collection is thought to be the largest private collection of Civil War-era civilian clothing on display in the U.S. This unique exhibit, of over 300 items, is normally seen only in state and national parks; however, it is making an appearance in Nashville for one weekend only, at the Belmont Mansion.

Visitors will have the incredible opportunity to closely examine the historic items. The amazing collection will include 15 women’s dresses and over 10 men’s garments, as well as a large collection of bonnets. In addition, clothing accessories such as jewelry, parasols, shawls, shoes, boots and a collection of early photographs, including daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, carte-de-vistes, and tintypes will be on display. Serious researchers are also welcome to closely examine the artifacts and photography for personal use is welcome.

Collection owners Phillip and Janine Whiteman, of Atlanta, have been researching and exhibiting their collection for several years. They are members of the Costume Society of America. In 2001 they were named Volunteers of the Year at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Mark Brown, the Executive Director of the Belmont Mansion states, “This is the most comprehensive and outstanding collection of clothing from the mid-1800s that I have ever seen. I am thrilled that they have agreed to exhibit at Belmont! It is such a rare opportunity to examine such a wide variety of clothing close up.”

The Belmont Mansion has long been a fixture in Nashville history. Built by Joseph and Adelicia Acklen in 1853, Belmont Mansion is considered to be the most elaborate domestic interior built in antebellum Tennessee, and is today the largest house museum in Tennessee. Adelicia Acklen was one of the wealthiest women in America, and Belmont Mansion is one of the nineteenth century homes where the story revolves around a woman.

The PNJW clothing exhibit will run from September 9th to 12th. Touring Hours are from 10am to 4pm. Admission for the clothing exhibit is $5 for adults. All students are free with a college ID. The exhibit is included in the $10 regular adult admission for those persons wishing to take a normal house tour. For more information, please call 615-460-5459.

Click here sign up for the 2010 Southern Civilian Conference August 20th-22nd

kate — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:04:43 +0000

The Ladies Soldiers’ Friend Society and Belmont Mansion are proud to offer the 2010 Southern Civilian Conference on August 20th-22nd. This three day conference offers a variety of activities, workshops, and social events.

Friday Workshops

8:00 Civil War Christmas Ornaments-$20.00 (1 hr. class)

9:15 Theory Behind Theorem Painting – $35.00 (2 hr. class)

1:00 Gourmet Campfire Cooking $35.00 (2 hr. class)

3:00 Victorian Dance Lessons $12.00 (2 hr. class)

Friday Evening Reception at the Belmont Mansion with Period Attire-Optional

Music by the Coleman Scouts

One Act Play- the Sam Davis and Mary Kate Patterson Story

Free Silhouettes

Conference Notebook

Door Prizes

Vendors

(Period Photographs – additional fee)

Saturday Workshops-Breakfast and Lunch included

9:00 – How They Took Care of Their Clothes

10:25 – Messengers of Death -How News of the Civil War Was Presented to the Public

12:35 – Civilian Dining During the Civil War

1:40 – Lessons in Letters: Creating 1^st Person Interpretation & Programming Using Primary Source Documents

2:50 It’s a Happy Thing to be Obscure: Women and Civilians in Occupied Tennessee

5:30 – Period Item Displays with Show and Tell

Sunday – Breakfast Included

9:00 – Cottage Gardens Are as Individual as the Gardeners Who Create Them

10:45 – - 19^th Century Southern Railroads

Discounted Student Registration…………………………………………….$105.00

Friday Registration for reception only………………………………………$25.00

Saturday Registration only ………………………………………………..$110.00

Sunday Registration only…..…………………………………………………….$50.00

Conference Registration form

2010 Southern Civilian Conference Flyer

For additional information or questions please email:

LSFS Conference at MasseyLA@aol.com

History of the Ladies’ Soldiers’ Friend Society
The original Ladies’ Soldiers’ Friend Society was formed on April 22, 1861. It was the first group of women to organize in Nashville after the war started. Mrs. James K. Polk was president and the remaining officers represented many prominent Nashville families. Members were divided into committees to: Superintend Making up Clothing; See after the Wants of the Families of the Volunteers; Superintend the Preparation of Lint, Bandages, Etc.; and to Raise Money. “On motion, all who desired to co-operate with the Society in its labors were requested to give their names to the Secretary, when two hundred and four ladies, being all that were present, immediately enrolled themselves. (The Daily Gazette, 1861)

The Ladies Soldiers Friend Society (Reenacting) Society was formed in 1982 and was originally called the Adelicia Acklen Society and then in 1986 the group changed it’s name to the LSFS. The group strives to give the representation of a 19th century woman from all walks of life as historically correct as possible. “If it can be documented it can be done” is our motto. We host this conference biyearly, a girls camp in the summer, give school programs, workshops, lectures and attend reenactments. We have a men’s auxiliary component. Dues are $15 yearly and $7.50 for the men. We meet every other month stating in Jan. and our newsletter comes out between the meeting months

Belmont Mansion will be closed on Independence Day, July 4, 2010.

kate — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:20:11 +0000

Belmont Mansion will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday on Sunday July4, 2010. We will be open our regular tour hours on Monday July 5, 2010.

Flood Information for Belmont Mansion

kate — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:52:47 +0000

Not to worry, Belmont Mansion is located on one of the highest hills in Davidson County, so there has been no water damage to the mansion. We are back to our regular tour hours and our weddings, rentals and other events are … Continue reading →

May 7-9-A Civil War Medical Exhibit

kate — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:28:17 +0000

Belmont Mansion Partners with the Nashville Humane Association

kate — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:18:57 +0000

The holidays are going to the dogs! Belmont Mansion has partnered with Nashville Humane Association to help needy animals in the Nashville area. Every Monday-Thursday in December bring a can or small bag of dog food or a dog toy and receive (1) free adult admission per item donated to Belmont Mansion.

The Nashville Humane Association is a local, non-profit organization formed to protect the animals of Davidson County. Incorporated in 1946, the NHA is one of Nashville’s oldest service organizations, tracing its roots back to a society formed in 1887 to protect children and draft horses from inhumane working conditions and mistreatment. Today, the Nashville Humane Association is dedicated to “promoting humane treatment of animals, finding good homes for stray or abandoned dogs and cats, educating the public about their responsibility to help control the pet population, and providing treatment and care to ensure the well being of animals in our community.” For more information about the Nashville Humane Association, please visit www.nashvillehumane.org.

Check out 30th Annual Fashion Show Photos!

kate — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:37:54 +0000

This year’s Fashion Show, featuring the designs and styles of Abi Ferrin and POSH Boutique, was an evening of fun and sophistication. To see photos from the event, check out the Nov. 2 entry on http://loveroffashion.blogspot.com/!