Holiday Open House 6 in Tuscaloosa, AL

December 7, 2025

Celebrate the season with Historic Tuscaloosa at our Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 PM! 🎄

Time & Place

Dec 07, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion, 1305 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA




Information

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Historic Tuscaloosa invites the public to celebrate the season at its Annual Holiday Open House on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This free event showcases five of Historic Tuscaloosa’s treasured properties located throughout downtown Tuscaloosa.

 

Bring your family and friends to stroll through history and enjoy the festive ambiance of Tuscaloosa’s historic landmarks. Guests can tour the Old Tavern (500 Nick’s Kids Avenue), Battle-Friedman Home (1010 Greensboro Avenue), Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion (1305 Greensboro Avenue), Murphy Collins Museum (2601 Paul W. Bryant Dr.), and the McGuire-Strickland House (2828 6th Street).

 

This year’s Holiday Open House will feature children’s activities, live holiday music, free museum access, photos with Santa, and more, providing a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. While admission is free, donations are welcome to support Historic Tuscaloosa’s ongoing preservation efforts.

 

“Our Holiday Open House is the perfect opportunity for those who have never visited our historic properties—or for anyone looking for a beautiful, festive backdrop for Christmas photos,” said William Hawkins, Executive Director of Historic Tuscaloosa. “It’s a wonderful way to bring the community together, celebrate the season, and share the stories that make Tuscaloosa so special. We hope everyone will come enjoy the history, music, and holiday spirit with us.”


For questions or more information, contact Historic Tuscaloosa at 205-758-2238 or

 info@historictuscaloosa.org.


Holiday Open House 2025

Historic Tuscaloosa's annual Holiday Open House featured five Historic Tuscaloosa properties, Sunday, December 7.

 

Guests took a stroll through history, celebrating the traditions of the season and enjoyed the ambiance in these beautiful historic structures 🎀🎄

Costumed people posing in a decorated holiday room with a Christmas tree and ornate fireplace
Christmas tree in a decorated room while a woman in a blue gown performs for guests
Cozy home hallway with a decorated Christmas tree, wood staircase, and festive lights
Decorated Christmas tree with presents in a warmly lit wooden hallway
Decorated Christmas tree beside costumed figures in a festive room
Decorated Christmas tree beside two costumed figures in a festive, warmly lit room
Two people converse in a gallery room with framed portraits, green walls, and a grand piano.
Woman in a blue dress posing beside a decorated Christmas tree indoors.
Elegant hallway with tables of food and flowers leading into a sunlit room
Festively decorated living room with a lit Christmas tree, wrapped gifts, and elegant furniture.
Three people in pastel dresses pose in front of a decorated arched doorway.
Elegant living room with a lit Christmas tree, wrapped gifts, and classic furniture by tall windows.
Decorated indoor staircase with red and green holiday garlands and a wreath
Cozy living room with a decorated Christmas tree, garlands, lights, and a fireplace mantel centerpiece
Elegant dining room with buffet table, lace-covered table, lamps, and large windows
Cozy living room with fireplace, holiday decor, piano, chairs, and a man playing saxophone near the wall.
Front view of a gray house with porch, stone steps, and red holiday decorations
Children playing violins in a hallway near a decorated Christmas tree and music stands.
Student standing in a classroom holding a framed portrait beside a presentation board.
Woman in a colorful floral gown beside a decorated Christmas tree and fireplace in a festive room
Historic two-story house with white porch, American flags, hedges, and ornate black fence
Historic brick house with two mannequins in period dresses on a leaf-covered path
Two women in historic dresses outside Old Tavern, one holding a paper, brick building and sign nearby
People in colonial-style dress standing at the entrance of Old Tavern museum
Three people stand outside a brick building; one wears a red dress and bonnet, holding papers.
A historic four-poster bed with red quilt and pillows in a yellow bedroom with blue-trimmed windows.
People standing outside a brick building on a leaf-covered path, one in a gray dress near the doorway.
Cozy dining room with round wooden table, chairs, large windows, plants, and warm lighting
Two women in ornate ball gowns seated in a parlor by a fireplace
Two women in formal gowns and white gloves pose indoors in front of a wooden cabinet.
Two women in ornate red and gray historical gowns standing indoors in front of a wooden cabinet.
Wooden glass-front bookcase filled with books and decor, with a window reflection in the background.
Person in a red off-the-shoulder gown standing in a room with a fireplace and dining table
Elegant room with white fireplace, ornate mirror, floral decor, and colorful patterned carpet
Cozy yellow café interior with wooden tables, large windows, black fireplace, and a few potted plants
Holiday table display with red ribbon, candles, silver candelabra, and greenery in a hallway
Decorated Christmas tree beside wrapped presents in a festive living room
Decorated wooden desk with red bow, greenery, and a chair in a cozy room
Silver teapot centerpiece on a wooden table, framed by green branches in a cozy room.
Elegant vintage sitting room with dark wood furniture, large windows, and a round table on a patterned rug
Elegant living room with floral rug, antique chairs, fireplace, drapes, and a round coffee table with flowers
Elegant living room with ornate white fireplace, large mirror, floral rug, and dark wooden furniture
Decorated Christmas trees and gifts in a warmly lit hotel lobby with red carpet and festive decor
Decorated Christmas tree with wrapped gifts in a warmly lit room near a staircase
Ornate white fireplace with holiday decorations, red bows, and two chairs in a colorful room
Decorated Christmas tree beside a staircase, with wrapped gifts on a patterned carpet in a cozy room
Decorative mirror with gold frame, red poinsettias, and greenery beside a wooden pedestal table
Festive living room with a decorated Christmas tree, pink sofa, fireplace, and patterned carpet
Round wooden table with a small Christmas tree centerpiece and red bow in front of curtains.
Festive hallway with a decorated Christmas tree, red accents, and a staircase in a warmly lit home
Festive living room with decorated Christmas tree, fireplace, piano, and holiday table centerpiece
Festive living room with Christmas tree, piano, fireplace, and Santa figures on a decorated table.
Elegant living room with Christmas tree, grand piano, fireplace, and holiday floral centerpiece
Elegant parlor with grand piano, Christmas tree, and festive red-and-gold holiday decor
Christmas tree in a grand hallway, decorated with lights and ornaments, surrounded by wrapped gifts.
Decorated console table with angel figurine, flowers, lamp, and framed art in a warm orange room
Elegant parlor with ornate white fireplace, mirror, red chairs, and floral decor on patterned carpet.
Elegant vintage sitting room with floral carpet, red chairs, chandelier, fireplace, and window drapes.
Night-lit old mansion with white columns and a porch, glowing windows, and a dark purple sky.
Elegant living room with pink chairs, floral carpet, tall drapes, and a fireplace with red flowers.
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