Shorter Mansion, home of the Eufaula Heritage Association
and The Eufaula Pilgrimage
The Eufaula Pilgrimage is an annual tour of historic homes in Eufaula,
Alabama, home of
Lake Eufaula. The tour is sponsored each year by
the Eufaula Heritage Association.
Eufaula has many old homes and
structures that are listed on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The Eufaula Heritage Association was formed in 1965 to prevent
the loss and
destruction of Eufaula's historic homes and treasures.
The Association
purchased Shorter Mansion at auction and
made it the headquarters for
both the Association and the
annual Eufaula Pilgrimage.
Shorter Mansion was built in 1884 by Eli and Wylena
Shorter and
was remodeled
in 1906. The mansion is recognized by the
National Trust for Historic Preservation
as an excellent
example of Neoclassical architecture. It also serves as a museum
honoring the six Alabama governors from Barbour County, as well as
Admiral
Thomas Moorer, a former Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Beautifully furnished with antiques, Shorter Mansion is located
in the heart of
historic Eufaula and is open to visitors
Monday through Saturday
year-round, except on
holidays.
There is an admission fee charged.
If you would like to become a member of the
Eufaula Heritage Association,
you can download
the Membership Application (in Word format).
To learn more about the Pilgrimage,
just
click on
The Pilgrimage To see photos of last year's Annual Christmas Tour
of Homes,
just click on
Christmas Tour of Homes You are visitor number
