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...
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...
Fashion - Riding Habit
The 19th century was a time of great change in women's fashion. The century began with high waistlines and straight skirts, and by the...
Fashion - Order of the Garter Brooch
The 19th century was a time of great change in women's fashion. The century began with high waistlines and straight skirts, and by the...
Fashion - Adelicia's Carte de visite
The 19th century was a time of great change in women's fashion. The century began with high waistlines and straight skirts, and by the...
