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About the Weaver Castle:
Weaver Castle, of significant architectural Gothic design, was completed in 1868 and is located
in the Old Town historic district of Selma, Alabama. Weaver Castle was built by William M. Weaver, a prominent
Selma landowner, whose father was one of Selma's founders and early mayors. Weaver Castle was built by freed men and German
immigrant labor. It is believed that architect Richard Michel Upjohn designed it from a castle on the Rhine in Germany. Well
known in architectural circles in New York, he also designed the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here in Selma . Situated
on the highest spot in Selma, Weaver Castle is located in the northern corner of what was Weavers Grove. All
the materials to make Weaver Castle were from the property. Sand bricks were kilned and the woodwork is made from walnut,
oak, and pine. The front entrance and ballroom feature parquetry floors. It is also believed that the castle is haunted. There
is music playing, people talking, and a light in the attic where there is no electricity. The area has numerous attractions to visit while you are enjoying your stay with us:
The Edmund Pettus Bridge, St James Hotel, Bridge Tenders House, Old Depot Museum, National Voting Right Museum, Sturdivant
Hall, Vaughan-Smitherman Museum, Brownstone Manor, the Old Live Oak Cemetery, antique shops and a host of historic churches,
including Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church and King monument that is listed a Black Heritage landmark. Weaver Castle is listed on
the National Parks Service Registry.
The area has numerous events held each year and you can stay with us:
Bridge Crossing Jubilee, Historic Selma Pilgrimage and Antique Show, Haunted History Tour, the re-enactment
of the 1865 Battle of Selma, July 4th Celebration, Riverfront Market Day, African Extravaganza, Art Revive Art Shows,
Tale Tellin Festival, Central Alabama Fair, Kenan’s Mill Bluegrass Festival, Christmas Holiday Festival, and Alabama
Women's Baptist Conventions.
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