White House of the Confederacy

The White House of the Confederacy is a history museum in Richmond housed in a mid-19th-century mansion. The rooms spread across three floors and display furniture, wallpaper and household items from the Civil War era.

Jefferson Davis moved into the house in 1861 and used it as his executive residence until 1865 during the American Civil War. After the war, the building changed hands several times before opening as a museum.

The building carries its name from its role as the executive residence during the secession conflict and recalls the political leadership of that era. Visitors today see living quarters and personal belongings that show how a family lived during this period.

The museum stands next to the Museum of the Confederacy and both institutions can be visited together. Visits take place through guided tours that lead through all floors of the house.

Abraham Lincoln visited the property just days after Confederate troops withdrew in April 1865. This visit took place shortly before the end of the 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: December 5, 2025 22:23