Sweetwater 1828


Home of Major John Brahan, veteran of War of 1812, Major General, Alabama Militia, who owned 4,000 acres here. Built of bricks made on the place, marble mantels imported from Italy, boxwood hedge from London. Named for spring nearby.

Federals and Confederates quartered here at various times during the Civil War. Home of Brahan's son-in-law, Robert M. Patton, Governor of Alabama, 1865-1868.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

April 22-23 - A Day At Sweetwater Mansion

A Day At Sweetwater Mansion
Friday April 22 and Saturday April 23

You can step back in time at the historic landmark, Sweetwater Mansion. Sweetwater was established in 1828 by Major John Brahan, a veteran of the war of 1812, Alabama Militia division. During the Civil War, Federal and Confederate troops encamped at Sweetwater. It later became the home of Brahan's son-in-law, Governor Robert Patton who served Alabama from 1865 until 1867.
During A Day At Sweetwater you can experience a civil war living history, see period clothing, quilting, enjoy period music and ride in an authentic Florence Wagon. There will be stories of the early years of Historic Florence, Sweetwater and the families that lived here.
The gate is open from 10 until 5 each day.



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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like it will be lots of fun.
Amanda

April 4, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Ashley Hawkins said...

Can we take pictures there? Would love to bring out my camera and take some pictures. Its a beautiful place!

April 6, 2011 at 11:14 AM

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