March 3, 2004
Belmont Mansion Sets Tourism Record, Extends Hours
Belmont Mansion, the historic mansion on the campus of Belmont University, has increased its operating hours to accommodate growing tourist attendance. The historic home of Adelicia Acklen welcomed a record number of tourists in 2003, up 47 percent over the year before, as the mansion - the largest house museum in Tennessee - celebrated its 150th anniversary year with an array of exhibits and special events.
As a result, Belmont Mansion will now be open 7 days a week year-round with hours Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Belmont Mansion is also online at www.belmontmansion.com, where Internet visitors can learn more about one of the wealthiest women in the South during the Civil War Era, and the mansion she left as a legacy.
Belmont Mansion is located in the middle of Belmont University’s campus. For directions or more info call 460-5459.
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Named one of the top two “Schools to Watch” in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University is a fast-growing community of more than 5,400 students who come from every state and 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university’s purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world’s needs. With more than 75 areas of study, 20 master’s programs and three doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
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