Nationally significant as the boyhood home of
Spanish-American War hero and U.S. Congressman
Richmond Pearson Hobson, Magnolia Grove is a
Southern archetype of what many tourists expect to
see in the Deep South. As Hobson's house, however,
it presents a more fully-rounded interpretation of
our complex regional history. In addition to his
military fame, he was a Progressive-era politician
who championed womens rights and civil rights, as
well as a national leader in the fight against
alcohol and drug abuse.
Magnificent magnolia trees and a beautiful boxwood
garden surround the home. The mansion is filled with
original family furniture and the walls are lined
with portraits of the Croom and Hobson families. The
site includes a detached kitchen and a slave house.
Magnolia Grove is a historic house museum located on
15 acres at the west end of Greensboro's historic
district. The Greek Revival home was built around
1840 by Colonel Isaac Croom. It is also the boyhood
home of Richmond Pearson Hobson, a Spanish-American
War hero and a progressive statesman.
Site Director: Eleanor Cunningham
Phone: (334) 624-8618
Email: maggrov2@bellsouth.net
Magnolia Grove lesson plan for teachers
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* Member
of site's friends group if applicable
** Groups are ten or
more people
School groups are required to have 1 adult per 15
students.
Those adults are admitted at no charge
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1st Saturday of each month 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
grounds only 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Other times by
appointment call 334-624-8618. Closed all state
holidays.
Group tours:
Contact the site to schedule group
tours a minimum of two weeks in advance.
Directions:
Located at the junction of Main Street
and Hobson Street.
Regular Programs:
Hidden Treasures of Magnolia Grove offers informal
lectures and presentations on selected objects in
the Magnolia Grove collection.
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