The museum house, built of brick by the French pre-dates Ft. Conde which was constructed in the 1720's. It served originally as a magazine. When it became American, the old magazine was modified to become Mobile's first Court House and jail. A portion of jail floor and jail doors can still be seen in the house. In 1854, the building was purchased by Jonathan Kirkbride and converted into a residence.

The Conde-Charlotte is now a fascinating house museum furnished with period antiques to depict Mobile's history under five flags: French,  1702-1763;  English,  1763-1780;  Spanish,  1780-1813;  American,  1813-1861;  Confederate,  1861-1865; and again American.

A walled Spanish garden of late 18th century design compliments the house as well as a kitchen filled with late 19th and 20th century equipment and equally interesting bedrooms upstairs.

The variety and authenticity of the furnishings make this house a charming museum.

Listed On the National Register of Historic Places