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The Museum and White House of the Confederacy

1201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219

Featured Review : During the Civil War, the capitol of the Confederacy moved from its original location in Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia when the state seceded from the Union. The house was built in 1818 and remained in priva...See Full Review

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Museum and White House of the Confederacy

  • 4 out of 5 stars by RoBoNC from Indianapolis, Indiana
  • December 14, 2007
Museum and White House of the Confederacy
Quote: During the Civil War, the capitol of the Confederacy moved from its original location in Montgomery, Alabama to Richmond, Virginia when the state seceded from the Union. The house was built in 1818 and remained in private hands until shortly before... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal Civil War Virginia - From Victory to Defeat

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Museum of the Confederacy

  • 5 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • September 18, 2006
Museum of the Confederacy
Quote: The Museum of the Confederacy is next door to the White House of the Confederacy. You will want to buy a combination ticket for $10. Be sure to check on the times of the White House Tour. What we did was tour the museum, go on the tour of the White... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal Historic Richmond-Part 2 The Confederacy

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The White House of the Confederacy

  • 5 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • September 18, 2006
The White House of the Confederacy
Quote: In 1890 the Ladies Hollywood Memorial Association rescued the White House of the Confederacy from destruction. They formed the Confederate Literary Society and in 1896 opened the House up as a Museum. Thus began the Confederate Museum. The name was... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal Historic Richmond-Part 2 The Confederacy

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Museum and the Whitehouse of the Confederacy

  • 4 out of 5 stars by moatway from Riverview, New Brunswick
  • October 7, 2003
Quote: Any visit to Richmond would be incomplete without a visit to the Museum of the Confederacy and the White House of the Confederacy which can be seen on a joint ticket or individually, if you wish. The ticketing for both is done in the lobby of the... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal The Environs of Williamsburg and Richmond

Museum and White House of the Confederacy

  • 4 out of 5 stars by kwest from Richmond, Virginia
  • March 13, 2002
Quote: This musuem houses the world's largest collection of Confederate artifacts. The musuem is well-presented and you can also visit the adjacent White House of the Confederacy that served as Jefferson Davis' house throughout the war. This is arguably... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal Richmond VA

Museum and White House of the Confederacy

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Carter from Richmond, Virginia
  • July 28, 2000
Quote: Dig the digs of Davis. The former executive Mansion of the Confederate President has been beautifully restored and features 11 rooms decorated with Victorian furniture. In the summer its live! Living history is performed on the museum steps. Inside... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal A City of History: Museums and Sites

The Museum of the Confederacy

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Carmen from Cary, North Carolina
  • July 13, 2000
Quote: The Museum of the Confederacy is a must-see for Civil War buffs from both the North and the South. As you probably know, Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the War Between the States, and served as headquarters for Jefferson Davis's... Read the full The Museum and White House of the Confederacy review

From journal Virginia's Capital City