First White House of the Confederacy

The First White House of the Confederacy is a mid-19th century residence in Montgomery, Alabama, built in the Renaissance Revival style. The facade displays five symmetrical sections with ornate cornices and tall windows, while the interior holds multiple rooms across two floors.

Jefferson Davis and his family lived in the house from February to May 1861, when Montgomery served as the seat of government. Later the capital moved to Richmond in Virginia, and the building lost its official role.

The name refers to the brief period when the building served as an executive residence before the capital moved farther east. Visitors today see rooms furnished with objects that show domestic life of a family in the mid-19th century.

The museum opens on weekdays and most Saturdays, offering visitors free entry for self-guided tours. Rooms are equipped with signs that provide background on the displayed objects.

The building originally stood at the corner of Bibb and Lee Streets and was moved completely to its current location on Washington Avenue in 1919. This relocation was done to save the house from demolition and preserve it at a more accessible site.

Location: Montgomery

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Website: http://firstwhitehouse.org

GPS coordinates: 32.37615,-86.29992

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:30