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 served as the executive residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family from 1861 until the collapse of the Confederacy in 1865. Constructed in 1818 and designed in the Federal style, the mansion became the political heart of the Confederate government during the American Civil War. Today, the carefully restored home presents visitors with an immersive look at wartime leadership, diplomacy, and domestic life through period furnishings, decorative arts, and original artifacts displayed throughout its elegantly preserved rooms.
Operated as part of the American Civil War Museum, the house offers guided tours that explore both its military significance and the personal stories of those who lived and worked within its walls. Exhibits examine Richmond's role as the Confederate capital while placing the mansion within the broader context of the Civil War and its lasting impact on the nation. Located within Richmond's historic district, the site provides a compelling combination of architecture, politics, and social history, making it one of the city's most important cultural and heritage attractions.
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