The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion is a historic home in Tuscaloosa that was designed and constructed in 1862 for local politician Robert Jemison, Jr. The 26-room Italianate-style mansion was passed through Jemison’s descendants throughout the early 20th century and was the birthplace of Robert Jemison Van de Graaf. In the mid-2oth century, the mansion was converted into a library and later used to house publishing company offices until its acquisition by the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society in 1991. Today, it is open to the public as a living history museum, showcasing the home’s advanced 19th-century technology, which was considered some of the most revolutionary home technology in the state at the time of its construction. Guided tours of the home are available with reservation, and the home may be rented for private special events such as weddings and corporate events.

1305 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, Phone: 205-758-2906

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