Restored nineteenth-century executive residence and museum featuring period furnishings, Civil War artifacts, and exhibits interpreting political leadership and daily life during the Confederacy.
Closed on select holidays
Seniors, military, and students: $10
Children ages 6–17: $6
Children under 6: Free
How to Get There
From Richmond: Travel east through downtown Richmond on Broad Street or Marshall Street, then continue to East Clay Street and follow signs to the museum campus at 1201 East Clay Street.
Overview
The White House of the Confederacy was the executive residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family from 1861 to 1865. The Federal-style mansion, built in 1818, has been restored with period furnishings, decorative arts, and original artifacts, and is operated as part of the American Civil War Museum.
Guided tours cover its military significance, the personal stories of those who lived and worked here, and Richmond's role as the Confederate capital.
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