Historic Mooresville Walking Tour
Featuring Gardens and Porches
May 9 & 10, 2009
The 53 residents of Mooresville, Alabama, incorporated in 1818, proudly invite you to step back to a time before Alabama was a state. Visitors will experience 19 th century village life by strolling our beautiful gardens and tree-lined streets and touring our historic public buildings. All funds raised through the two days of our Walking Tour will support the preservation of these buildings:
The 1821 Stagecoach Tavern, reportedly the oldest frame public building in Alabama.
The 1839 Brick Church, one of the few remaining examples of the Greek Revival Brick Churches built in Alabama in the early 19 th century.
The 1840 Post Office, the oldest continually operating post office building in Alabama and one of the oldest in the country.
The 1854 Church of Christ, where General James A. Garfield, who would later become our 20th President, preached while encamped nearby during the Civil War.
See more pictures here.
A new attraction this year is an invitation to visit our porches for a up-close glimpse, through open doors, into the homes of our historic community . Traditional musicians will perform on porches and streets, and food and drink will be available for purchase.
Woody Peebles' private collection of Americana will also be open to the public.
One-day Admission: $20 for adults, $10 for children 6 to 12, children younger than 6 free. Tickets are available at the gate. Admission includes one Mooresville guide booklet per family.
The tour requires walking, and all open structures have steps. Free parking will be provided. Handicapped parking and portable restrooms will be available.
Times: Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 pm
Directions: Historic Mooresville is located one-quarter mile south of Exit 2 (Mooresville Road) on I-565, convenient to Huntsville, Athens, Decatur, Nashville and Birmingham.
