pope's tavern

An amazing amount of history found within this museum. For a $2 fee, we got a guided tour with so many unique old times household gadgets we had never seen before. The curator was an awesome guide and shared many historical facts we weren't aware of. Definitely worth the time and money spent.

The first weekend in June there are crafts folks there & the Shoals Dulcimer & Folk Music Association plays music on the front porch.... Historic weekend there is no fee...

Pope's Tavern served as a hospital, stagecoach stop, tavern, and inn for both sides during the Civil War. It was mostly a self guided tour, but the guide was very helpful with our questions. We spent about an hour wandering around the Tavern and talking with the guide. It's wonderful that this building has survived and is being looked after. Admission fee was only $2.00 each.

Pope’s Tavern served as a way side inn at its inception and later as a private residence. The home does not contain many original pieces but has been decorated to represent what a home of the period would have looked like. We were unable to see the entirety of the home the day we were there due to renovations but enjoyed seeing the home and learning about its history. How fortunate for the public that the city of Florence prevented it from being bulldozed to make a gas station.This is not a long tour, nor is it a particularly large home. However the two dollar a person admission makes it a great way to spend a few minutes learning more about the history of Florence and the south. Upstairs is an exhibit on the civil war that, in part, pays homage to the homes’ use as a civil war hospital. All in all worth the price of admission.

What a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the civil war period. Beautifully restored and maintained, with very interesting information from the guide. So glad we made time to viist.

This was a stagecoach stop; it was also a Civil War field hospital. Steeped in history - and, I understand, ghosts.

This house has served as many different venues during its history. It was a stage coach stop during the Andrew Jackson era, tt was a Civil War Hospital, and it was a rooming house in the 1970's. Restored to it's look and feel of the early 1800's, it is a great place to tour for Florence History. Many period antiques help to enhance the tour. Make sure you go upstairs and see the Civil War artifacts. The first weekend of June, Popes Tavern is the backdrop for Pioneer Days. Pioneer crafts are demonstrated on the porch and grounds of the museum.

Very engaging staff, lots of history, nice the way the rooms are set up, would return. War things upstairs, side room with interesting things like a hair/heirloom, lovely little place.

A travelers' respite from a hard day's travel..........back in the 1830's that is! This a wonderful old home/inn that Andrew Jackson and his contemporaries used ,seeing it was situated right on the Federal Road from Nashville to Natchez. There is an old antique wagon in the back of the house made by the Florence Wagon Co. which was based here during the mid to late 1800's. The curator told me he saw one at a restaurant out in New Mexico just a couple of years ago! Lot of Civil War history as it was used as a hospital by both Union and Confederates at different times and many CW items on the 2nd floor not to miss. A very good visit!

You will think by the name this would be a place to eat, Its not, nor to drink, Its a museum! Filled with many period items about the Florence area. You can sit on the grounds outside relax stay and bit and remember this was once a place to spend the night.

Not often do y ou find a carriage or stage coach stop place in aLABAMA and this one has been well restored and furnished by the city of Florence.

Excellent small museum with exhibits of Florence history. Easy one hour self guided tour. Good intro to the town.

My husband and I enjoyed the information received here and all the artifacts to browse through. A nice place to wander around and get an understanding of how things were in days gone by. Only a $2 donation and it was worth that.