Historic Homes

Gorgas House

Built 1829; oldest building on campus. Occupied by Gorgas family members 1879-1953. One of 4 buildings to survive Civil War. Now a house museum with 19th-century furnishings.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Admission charged
Hours
Open Tu-F 10-4
Address
Univ. of AL, 810 Capstone Dr.
Phone
205-348-5906
Website
museums.ua.edu
Map
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Upcoming Events

Events in Tuscaloosa

Apr
16
Evening of Chocolate
May
2
Annual Old Fashion Biker Poker Run & Bike Show
Jul
25
Alabama Yell Crew Scramble at The Links
Aug
1
North Harbor HOT HUNDRED
Sep
9–12
Moundville Native American Festival
Sep
26–27
Pure American Pageant
Nov
14
Museum Open House & Luminary Display
Nov
14
Childrens Christmas Market
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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