One of best examples of Wright's Usonian style (1939-40). Only structure in Alabama designed by Wright. Constructed of cypress, glass and brick. Acquired by City of Florence (1999) and fully restored.
Changing exhibits of beautiful handmade quilts, hooked rugs and other Alabama-made arts and crafts, folk art, pottery, woodworking, baskets, Mama Nems pepper jelly. Designed to preserve heritage of Alabama's small towns.
Visit historic Smith Hall. View Grand Exhibition Hall built at turn of century: displays of fossils, rocks, minerals from Age of Dinosaurs, Ice and Coal Ages. See only meteorite known to have struck a human.
Great horses, friendly guides. See beautiful Alabama from horseback. Seasoned riders as well as novices are welcome. Plan for 2–4 hrs. of relaxing riding pleasure.
