White House of the Confederacy

The White House of the Confederacy features Greek Revival and Renaissance Revival architectural elements across three floors of preserved 19th-century rooms and furnishings.

Jefferson Davis and his family resided in this mansion from 1861 to 1865, making it the central location for Confederate leadership during the American Civil War.

The museum displays over 15,000 documents and artifacts, including 500 original battle flags connected to the Civil War period and Southern life.

The museum operates as part of the American Civil War Museum network, offering guided tours and educational programs throughout its restored historical chambers.

President Abraham Lincoln visited this residence in April 1865, just days after Confederate forces evacuated Richmond near the end of the Civil War.

Location: Richmond

Architects: Robert Mills

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture, Renaissance Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 3

Phone: +(804)6491861

Website: https://acwm.org

GPS coordinates: 37.54080,-77.42970

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51