Pope’s Tavern and Museum–Strange Alabama

At one time a stagecoach stop, tavern and inn, Pope's Tavern is one of the the oldest structures in Florence.  Located on the military road that connected Nashville to the Natchez Trace and on to New Orleans, the tavern was an ideal stop-over for weary travelers in the 1800's.  Legend has it that Andrew Jackson stopped here on his march to the Battle of New Orleans.

Pope's Tavern and Museum once served as a hospital for both Confederate and Union wounded during the Civil War before it was purchased by the Lamberth family and remained a private residence until purchased by the city in 1965.

The museum is the home of beautiful antiques and fascinating artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries that illustrate the structure's former use as a tavern, inn and private residence.  The second floor is filled with artifacts from the Civil War and items of local history.

The annual Frontier Day Celebration takes place at the museum the first full weekend of June with demonstrations of pioneer crafts and period music.

Pope's Tavern and Museum is located on Hermitage Drive and open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.