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The Weeden House,
built by H.C.
Bradford in 1819, is
Alabama's oldest building open to the public. It was once owned by
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court John McKinley. However, it is
better known as the birthplace of 19th century poet and artist Maria
Howard Weeden, whose poetry and paintings captured the essence of
nineteenth-century Southern culture.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Weeden House is
the only home in the Twickenham Historic District open as a museum and is
a superb example of Federal architecture with elaborate interior and
exterior detailing, including a leaded-glass fanlight highlighting the
front door.
Additionally, the Weeden House Museum is the only Huntsville, Alabama
landmark featured in the 2005 book, "Traveling Literary America, A
Complete Guide to Literary Landmarks", by B.J. Welborn.
Ms. Barbara Scott, Director of the
Weeden
House
Museum
is known for her gracious and animated tours.
She concentrates on historical information of the Weeden House,
Howard Weeden and the city of Huntsville. Additionally,
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The tours focus on how people during the Civil War survived, and about
individuals and groups who responded differently to their physical and
social environments during the Civil War.
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The life of Marie Howard Weeden is introduced to the students,
as they learn how this poet, artist, and plantation owner used the
conflict of the Civil War to record historical events.
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The students will learn how Marie Howard Weeden
used languages, literature, the arts, architecture, traditions,
beliefs and values to contribute to the development and transmission
of culture.
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The students will view the art of Marie Howard
Weeden who was an artist and poet. They will learn how she painted
exquisite portraits and captured the spirit of her model as she
transcended the cultural barriers of her time.
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