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Step inside Historic Oakleigh and discover nearly 200 years of Mobile history through one of the city’s most remarkable historic homes. Rather than focusing on a single family or time period, this guided experience uses Oakleigh and the people connected to it to explore the larger story of Mobile, from the antebellum era and Civil War through Reconstruction and the changing city that followed.
Led by a knowledgeable guide, guests will experience historic interiors, period furnishings, architecture, and stories that reveal how generations of people lived and experienced a changing Mobile. The tour is designed to be engaging and conversational, giving visitors the opportunity to ask questions and gain insights they would miss exploring on their own.
Ideal for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, couples, families, cruise visitors, and first-time visitors to Mobile, Historic Oakleigh offers an intimate way to understand the people, events, and transformations that shaped the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive at Historic Oakleigh House, located at 300 Oakleigh Place, Mobile, Alabama. Enter the property and proceed to the main entrance of the historic house. Street parking is available along Oakleigh Place, including across from the Minnie Mitchell Archives at 350 Oakleigh Place.
Itinerary
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1Historic Oakleigh House
Step inside Historic Oakleigh, an 1833 Greek Revival mansion, and experience nearly 200 years of Mobile history through the people who lived and worked here. During your guided visit, explore Oakleigh’s period rooms, original architectural features, furnishings, and collections while hearing stories that connect the house to Mobile’s rise as a major Gulf Coast port.
Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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