The Nashville Female Academy
The first formal school for girls and young women in the city was the Nashville Female Academy. Founded on July 4, 1816, a year before...
Finding a Perfect Seat, a Beautiful View
Restoring the walls, hanging curtains and finding carpet were crucial to setting the backdrop for The Central Parlor, however two...
Ornamented and Ornamental Windows
The window treatment for the restored Central Parlor was an especially difficult challenge. The window is in a corner of the room, a...
Queen Victoria Returns to the Grand Salon
Although Queen Victoria never set foot on American soil, she influenced almost every aspect of American life in the last three quarters...
The Belmont Stake, Dr. Cheatham and Nashville's Tradition of Horse Racing
Perhaps the most striking image in Belmont Mansion is the portrait of Adelicia Acklen with her beloved horse, Bucephalus. Her love of...
