Originally built by Selma's Masonic Lodge #27 as a school, this building served as a Confederate Hospital, the Freedman's Bureau Hospital for freed slaves, the Dallas County Courthouse, a Military School, the Vaughan Hospital before becoming a museum.
Built in 1847, The
Vaughan-Smitherman
Museum is can be
rented for events.
The entryway
The first floor is decorated
in an 1800s motif.
These are some of the historical
documents from the 1800s
donated by Art Lewis.
documents from the 1800s
donated by Art Lewis.
Notice of the Public
Sale of Negroes
Sale of Negroes
Paper money
from Reconstruction
The second floor is dedicated to Military History.
A Civil War regimental
battle flag
Civil War Musket
and other relics
Uniforms and medals
from Selma, Alabama
World War II veterans
The third floor honors the hospitals that provided services here and area hospitals.
This building housed the Freedman's Bureau Hospital from 1866 to 1868.
The Vaughan Hospital operated in this building from 1911 - 1960.
This building housed the Freedman's Bureau Hospital from 1866 to 1868.
The Vaughan Hospital operated in this building from 1911 - 1960.
The typical patient's room
Meals were served on china.
The Delivery Room
This room was used for
dentistry and optometry.
Selma, Alabama has so much to offer. A one day visit is not enough time to
take in the many sites available to be toured.
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