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 NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK  
ABOUT

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Gaineswood, a National Historic Landmark, was constructed over an 18 year period (1843-1861). Owner and architect Nathan Bryan Whitfield produced a series of elaborate interior suites with domed ceilings. He adopted many details from popular architectural pattern books by Minard Lafever and others.

A cotton planter, Whitfield is described as a Renaissance man. His family's antebellum furnishings and remarkable decorative arts fill the Greek revival structure.

The Alabama Historical Commission owns this historic site. Friends of Gaineswood is the support group in charge of operating the site.

Blue Star Museum: Gaineswood proudly offers free admission to active duty military personnel and their families between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

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Join us to learn about nineteenth century family life at Gaineswood through guided tours, special programs, and exhibits. 

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Gaineswood is available for meetings and events. For more information please contact us at 334-289-4846 or gaineswd@bellsouth.net.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 ADMISSION
Amount Ticket
$10 Adult
$9 Senior
$8 College and Military
$5 Children (6-18)
Group rates available For more info call 334-289-4846
 LOCATION

Take U.S. Hwy 43 North through Jackson, Thomasville, and Linden into Demopolis. Turn left at the first traffic signal onto U.S. Hwy 80 West. At the third traffic signal turn right on Cedar Avenue. After three blocks Gaineswood is on the right.

805 South Cedar Avenue, Demopolis, Alabama 36732

 CONTACT

Site Director: Nancy Lindsey

Museum: 334-289-4846

Email: gaineswd@bellsouth.net