White House Of The Confederacy Reviews

I've been here quite a few times and it's always great. Do not miss the White House tour. The home is gorgeous and the guides are very knowledgeable.

The museum has far too much that should be updated to reflect the evils of the "Confederacy." This was on of the most evil projects in American history, treason in defense of slavery leading to the largest acts of mass and individual violence in American history. While the tour of the "White House" does discuss the slaves more, the overall context is missing, especially in the museum itself.

I only had time to visit the White House of the Confederacy - sure wish I would have had time to go through the museum as well. The tour guide put a very nice spin on history telling us about the people who lived there during President Davis's stay. It is a shame many areas such as the kitchen and garden are long gone, it would have been nice to see a drawing of what the grounds would have looked like at the time of the Civil War. The tour only took about 45 minutes and our guide answered all of our questions.
Parking is near by, however, with all the road construction it was a major pain to get in and out of the area.

The White House of the Confederacy stands right next to the University Medical Center. I am so glad that this piece of history has been preserved and not torn down which it easily could have been. We parked at UMC for free on the visitor parking deck on 12th street. We took our ticket to the WHC and when we bought our tour ticket they validated our parking ticket. Buy your ticket in the Visitor Center (a separate building) where there is a small gift shop and restrooms. We had a very informative guide who took us throughout the house (main level and upstairs) pointing out important facts. You may only go through with a guided tour which lasted an hour. There were a few benches to sit on during the tour.

First of all, this is a tricky place to park. You have to use the parking garage that also is used for the hospital. Listen to your GPS closely on how to get in! After that, it was all a breeze! We caught the last tour on a Friday. Our tour guide was thorough, interesting and open to all questions. The home is stunning but some of the events that happened there are sad. We did not know much about Jefferson Davis, so this was a real eye opener. President Lincoln himself also visited here briefly.There's a good gift shop that was running a great sale on books. This should be a definite stop while you are in Richmond!

Must visit if you’re interested in the American Civil War from the home of the Confederacy. Well curated museum and informative guided tour of the war time home of President Jefferson Davies and his family.

What a fantastic place to visit to learn about American history! The museum is divided into two parts; the museum of information and artefacts and the White House which offers 45 minute tours. I went for the combo deal. Our tour guide for the house was excellent! He knew his facts well and made the tour interesting for all. The museum includes a lot of information and artefacts belonging to confederate soldiers which is an interesting look into history! I couldn’t believe there’s still confederate sympathisers still around today! Very education to learn about both sides of the civil war!

Very interesting tour at the white house- guide gave lots of details. Museum of the confederacy has so many artifacts and info very nicely done- The American Civil War museum was also interesting but not as good as I had hoped. Perhaps because it is in the South. It does give good info for all sides of the war ! Tredegar is also very nice under construction and has at least 2 walking tours daily- They were at 2 and 4. if you go around 12 pm you can likely catch all the tours as well as have time to browse. Each is in different buildings/ areas and you need to travel about 10 minutes from Tredgar site to the White House - Davis home - Parking is easy in the adjacent medical building parking lot. They will validate all parking so you do not get charged. Allow a combined 4 + hours to visit all places if you want to see all-

We almost skipped visiting here until our guide on the Trolley Tour recommended it and we were so glad we stopped. We had a guided tour with Charlie who was professional, engaging, knowledgeable and fun. Hubby and I enjoy history but I think even a visitor who was less interested in history would be engaged by the narrative and fun facts that Charlie shared. The museum was air conditioned which was most appreciated. We parked in the VCU Health parking lot which was a short walk away and reasonable rates.

I had been trying to visit this place for a looooong time, and I finally did. The tour guide was great and very informative. There is much history in this very home.

Pretty good exhibit even if you're not particularly interested in the Civil War in general (which I'm not).

First on all there is no on site parking. The museum is surrounded by a hospital and when the parking ramp for the hospital is full (which you find out by driving around the whole ramp slowly in a line of cars) you have to find a pay parking lot. Once you get there though, it is very interesting and educational. The house has been restored to its original glory with many of the original fixtures and furnishings.

our tour guide at the confederate white house was fantastic!!
interesting museum - both house and museum had great artifacts and was very well done

This was the home of the Confederate States of America’s one and only President Jefferson Davis and his family. It was one of the most opulent and lovely homes of the period that I’ve visited. The spiral staircase and oval entry hall were gorgeous. The decor was stunning. Loved this house. We were not allowed to see the third floor, but I would’ve loved to have seen it, too.

This is in such a WEIRD location - like tucked into the VCU hospital complex. Park in the hospital parking garage and take your ticket to have it validated when you get your ticket. You will literally take the elevator into the hospital, then walk outside to the site.

Combine your ticket with the civil war museum to save money. Though I liked this much better than the museum.

Carly was a great guide! We went on the first tour of the day and it was just my husband and me on the tour - a great time to go. An interesting tour that tied in with other places that we toured in Richmond and gave insight to the residents of the house.

This was a place we couldn’t miss while on our Civil War tour. I gave it only 4 stars because it is in a very busy part of town, essentially in the middle of a large medical campus. The White House itself deserves 5+ stars for its historical value and the condition it has survived in. This location requires walking and climbing/descending stairs.

Parking is very limited and I suggest finding a spot in the parking garage attached to the hospital. If you pay to tour the White House of the Confederacy, they will validate your parking. There are elevators that will take you from the parking garage to street level so you can walk a short distance to the visitor center. There is a fee to tour the White House, but if you plan to tour the nearby American Civil War museum, you can get a package deal that will save you some money. Each attraction is about $15 per person absent the package deal.

The photo below depicts a portion of the drive shaft of the Confederate iron clad CSS Virginia, formerly the USS Merrimack. The drive shaft is huge and sits right outside the White House. It’s an amazing piece of history you can actually touch!

The White House tour is wonderful! You are actually walking in the home once occupied by Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family. It’s strange to think about the orders issued from this home that resulted in so much carnage. Stranger yet to think where we would be had that terrible war not been waged...

But I digress, its an interesting old antebellum mansion that has seen a variety of uses. It’s a piece of history worth experiencing. Some of the artifacts in the mansion were original to the house at the time it served the Confederacy, most are period correct but were not actually in the house at that time. The tour guide was wonderful and really helped us to learn more than we ever hoped or expected.

Definitely worth the visit.

The White House of the Confederacy is an amazing addition to any trip to Richmond, Virginia. It is a great jumping off point to learn a lot about the Civil War and the political powers that existed at that time. The tour guides were quite informative and knew small tidbits that kept the tour from being a boring lesson in history. On top of all that, it was so refreshing, coming from the Northeast to have received a bit of the southern charm and hospitality that is so famous.

A medical center has popped up around this historic home which was made the White House of the Confederacy. Definitely worth a visit.

I’m guessing the museum is largely under refurbishment. The inside is ok, but not overly impressive. Outside relics are not well kept. Lincoln statue is nice.

We did not actually go to this, although we definitely wanted to! I found Richmond difficult to navigate. When you get here, you cannot see the Confederate White House, it is all medical center. You can go over into a parking lot that says it is for the medical center and white house, but then you go around and around and around and there are no spots to park!! Very disappointing.

Staff were so helpful and informative. They made us feel very welcome. Really glad I did not miss this White House of the confederacy.

+ Guided visit explains the building, the way of live at that century and the role played by this house during the war

+ Adjacent museum is worth visiting. It can take 1 hour

This home is fully restored and full of history. The staff offered a unique insight to the stories and tales that involved the home, and the tour is quite extensive. The downside to visiting this site is its modern location - surrounded by an immense and modern medical complex, the streets are crazy and parking even worse. It is very hard to find coming out of the parking garage, and the historic home is literally abutted on almost all sides by the 20th century. Although this home should've been relocated decades ago, I understand it may be too hard now since the original internal wooden floors have been replaced with poured concrete slabs (for fireproofing). Still worth the visit, if you are an intense history buff. The accompanying museum is being relocated to a much better and more suited sight downtown on the waterfront.

First the museum had items I never thought I'd ever get to see. The artifacts on display from the civilian exhibit to the soldiers is crazy good. Military people you get in free so duh go see it. As far as the house, c'mon people. Folks complained about the heat and lighting. This place is wicked old. It stays dark to preserve it and to help you stay cooler. The place was retrofit with a.c. for your comfort so yeah it's old. Did I mention it's the center of confederate business and some of the most important decisions of that time came from there. If a.c. and lighting is what you're worried about then maybe the amazing historical landmark you're standing in was invisible. I say go do it. Hands down this is the one place you must see in Richmond.

Toured the White House with a very informative guide who had a vast knowledge of the history of the place and a lot of information on Jefferson Davis.

It is interesting to see where Jefferson Davis and his family lived during the Civil War. The tour was excellent. There are a considerable amount of stairs on the tour.

Nestled amongst VCU buildings, the adjoining museum and this property are worth a visit. A brief video in a very small basement room starts the guided tour. The history is fascinating. Check the calendar to be sure they are open for tours when you arrive.

The confederate White House is surrounded by a huge hospital and you park in their parking garage. If you show your parking ticket to the people, when you buy your tour tickets, they will validate it for free parking. However, the garage is poorly designed and getting to the house, then back to your car, can be an adventure.

The house is beautiful and many of the furnishings are original to Jefferson Davis' family. It is small, compared to the Union White house, but was functional for its time. The guides are very pleasant and knowledgeable, providing information that many visitors may not know about Davis, his family, and the war.

I really learned a lot here about Jefferson Davis. The quality of the display items was quite high and our tour guide was very very good. His comments inspired me to buy a biography of Jefferson Davis and learn more.

Regardless of how one may feel about the Confederacy, it is part of our history. This is very well organized, well presented and the artifacts are incredible. This and the Confederate White House are worth a visit.

We visited as we have a passing interest in the Civil war. The guide was informative and enthusiastic in his presentation. A short visit probably more suited to those with this interest rather than a general interest.

In an effort to be balanced about the Civil War, this museum turns out to present a southern perspective. Unusual and thought-provoking. Some good displays, but in the end, a bit disturbing.

I recently did the tour and enjoyed learning about the history of the house. The tour guide was very nice and thorough.

I left, however, feeling that I had just listened to a version of history that intentionally softened things in order to counter anything that made the South look bad. In short, I paid close attention to what was said and how it was said. For example, the guide for my tour described Jefferson Davis as a “moderate”. Further, the guide for my tour mentioned how, after being freed, a former slave “chose” to stay with the Davis family. These are but two examples that show how the narrative was shaped and shared.

I did not raise my reactions with the guide during the tour because that would not have been fair to the guide. It was a tour, not a panel discussion.

Final point…. I noticed that gift shop was selling Harriet Tubman magnets. The irony…

If you are visiting Richmond this is the first place I would suggest you visit. It is a virtual Historical Archive.There is so much history here. The museum has a section for each major battle that was fought during the war along with artifacts and timelines. There are also artifacts, weapons, uniforms and Battle Flags displayed everywhere. Plan to spend about 2 hours or more here as there is a lot to see & read. If you have time there is a tour that is well worth the time to take.

It is interesting to see that this structure is still standing in modern day Richmond. It was probably lucky back in the day that Union soldiers used it after the confederates otherwise it would probably been razed to the ground. It needs a lick of paint, but still worth its place in history. Worth a look.

We were so impressed by the 'tour guide'/docent who gave such a fascinating presentation about this site which was so important during the Civil War. It really helps to understand the time period better. The 'home' is completely restored and beautifully kept. So interesting!

The museum itself contained many artifacts presented in an interesting and informative manner. One of the highlights was the interior of Gen. Robt. E. Lee's tent which included many of his original belongings. The museum correctly portrayed the reasons for the war (of which slavery was only the match that ignited it).
The tour of the "White House" was very informative on many levels. It included the social mores of the day (scandalous for upper class couples to share the same bedroom), many interesting facts regarding individual slaves and their circumstances, and interesting anecdotes about Jefferson Davis and his talented wife. The tour would probably not interest children under 12.

We found this wonderful place just passing through. It is amazing, the history and the elegance were wonderful. We went on a tour of the Confederate White House on a day they were discussing the similarities and differences of Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln. The similarities were eerie and unexpected, the differences really explained how the south with its military trained generals and officers were defeated by the north. The museum was a filled with stories and artifacts from that time in history.

One thing that was confusing, the parking is in the hospital parking lot, no parking in front of the museum. But we figured it out and just had a short walk.

You gotta do this tour while at the Civil War Museum. It's 20 paces away and full of history. Every question asked was sufficiently answered, many original pieces on site.

This is a period house from the early 1800's but the fact that Jefferson Davis and family lived here during the Civil War makes it worth a visit. Our docent was well-versed on the house itself and the Davis family. Only downside -- parking is in the neighboring hospital parking garage which can be a challenge.

Stop in the museum first to purchase tickets for the Confederate White House. The guided tour is fascinating, and as our guide pointed out, only verified information is shared. There were a number of anecdotes about the Davis family. The Museum is excellent and definitely worth a visit!

You can combine the ticket with the Civil War Museum to save some money. The house is beautifully restored. Some of the furnishings are original. The guide will tell you the inside stories about people who lived there. You must take the guided tours that run hourly. Additional informative exhibits self guided in the basement.

We had the guided tour and Morgan did a great job in showing the house and narrating the art works to us. The museum is surrounded by a hospital and hard to find on our fist try, but it is definitely a great place to learn America’s history. BTW, the measure will validate the parking ticket of the hospital parking deck, so it’s free!

My wife loves history so this museum was a must stop during our stay in Richmond. While we got a little turned around in the city trying to find this place on foot, it was well worth the effort to find it. The museum has three floors of wonderful exhibits explaining the war, the various campaigns, and the effects on the citizens. For a few dollars more, you can add onto your basic museum ticket and have a guided tour of the house Jefferson Davis and his family lived in while he was president of the CSA. Amazing that the house has survived while the VCU Medical Center sprang up around it. Staff was very friendly and took extra care to wrap up a framed picture we bought from the gift shop for the journey home. Definitely recommend a visit!

I had low expectations on the civil war museum but it was nicely done and they did a decent job at explaining the causes of the civil war without too much bias towards the south. Overall exhibits are laid out well. The Confederate White House tour was also good (although very odd that the VCU Med Center is built up all around it). Lots of steps in the house so if you have mobility challenges, it is not advised to take the tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared tidbits and stories about Jefferson and Varina Davis, their family, and the house. Glad we went and would recommend if you are visiting the area. Very odd getting to it though. If driving, you park at the VCU medical center. We went at 9:30 to be at the museum at 10 when it opened but went through the parking garage twice and didn't get a spot. They offered discounted valet service a few blocks away but we chose to do something else first and went back around 2 pm. Parking was much better later in the afternoon and didn't have a problem getting a spot in the garage. The museum validates the parking so take your ticket with you.

The White House of the Confederacy is a true gem in the rough for history buffs. In our 45 minute tour, Ed took us back to 1861 and shared unique stories and let us learn the history of an important house in American history. Ed's knowledgeable presentation a true plus as every question was answered clearly and also with a personal touch that made the experience quite genuine. We will be back with our older grandchildren so they can also experience this wonderful Civil War history lesson.

The Confederate White House was a bit hard to find, but the effort was worth it. This classic home, now residing in a brick canyon of mid-rise medical buildings, was the residence of CSA President Jefferson Davis and his large family during the Civil War. The house is restored to what it looked like during that period and contains many original furniture/ belongings of the Davis family. It was interesting to hear about the everyday family life of an important person in history, in their own home surrounded by their own things. The tour guide-who was a staff historian- really made the whole "time machine" vibe work well. You come out with a lot more perspective on how difficult life could be in the mid 19th century, even for the wealthy and powerful. The since of history is strong when you hear stories about Presidents Davis and Lincoln while standing right where they were standing when the tale happened. Anyone with even a passing interest in Civil War history, Antebellum architecture/ interior design or 19th century family life will enjoy this tour. The attached Museum was very interesting as well. This part of the property is a conventional historical museum with interesting exhibits that explore the Southern side of the Civil War with the emphasis on providing a human connection with the individuals involved and their motivations and hardships . This museum is obviously well curated and thoughtfully presented. The History geeks in your party will be pleased and even those who are not will find the exhibits interesting and informative. Tip: the parking for this attraction is in the adjacent hospital garage. Make sure you get the museum staff to validate your ticket to avoid a charge.

We went on this tour and was totally surprised at all the information that was given to us. I would recommend this to anyone.

Great chance to see a beautiful home with a ton of history. The best part is that they have not changed anything to suite current political trends. Great restoration and interesting history.

This guided tour gave a look into the Confederate White House and Jefferson Davis. The informative tour guide provided a tour of the beautiful historic home as well as a historical account of what life in the Confederate home was like for the Davis family and servants. The house is a bit difficult to find as it is amongst a hospital campus, but worth the effort to locate parking and visit. My husband and I enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it.

I stopped here on a detour between Virginia Beach and NYC. It was a great museum that was very informative about the CSA and Civil War. I am from MA and we do not have much in the way of Civil War History so this was eye opening to see an important part of American History.

Docent was excellent speaker and provided extensive information in a dynamic presentation. I learned a lot. In the 45 minutes he knew the answers to every question asked him that he hadn't covered.

I was shocked that so little was thought of the White House of the Confederacy when the Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical Center was built. The columned façade was built in the back of the house to take advantage of the James River view. Today it is practically crushed into a medical building. Sad. However, the interior of the house was quite interesting, especially since it had a lot of the original furnishings of the Davis family and the guide told us many interesting stories. The front and back stairways are VERY steep, but even though I walk with a cane, I was able (slowly) to make it to the top.

It was difficult to find, but the tour was well worthwhile from both an architectural and a historical point of view. (Admittance with with the guided tour only.) We learned that mass-produced, synthetic items were admired, so the wallpaper was painted to resemble marble, and plaster statues, painted to resemble bronze, held new gas lamps. The guide told us about Jefferson Davis and the activities of him and also his family in each room, thus bringing them to life. Though photos were allowed, without flash, each room was fairly dark and difficult to photograph.

Excellent guide, interesting house. Now that it's separated from the defunct Museum of the Confederacy it has taken on an improved life. The museum consolidated with the Civil War Museum at Tredegar (another part of town) and it too has a new and improved life. True, parking for the White House can be a problem if you are impatient and in a hurry. Sometimes street parking is available or they have it worked out with a VCU medical center parking structure.

For history students and Civil War enthusiasts in particular, this home is a must see. Hidden amoung the mass buildings of VCU it can be difficult to find with all the one-way streets. Persist and you will be rewarded with a very good tour of the home and artifacts.

Was interesting to see replicas of various things during the era. It's also interesting to listen to some of the short stories. Picked up a few souvenirs when we were there. Overall, we were glad we stopped in.

Our tkur started on time and our guide seemed very knowledgeable. There are two floors to explore and you need to be able to climb a spiral staircase. The furnishings are for the most part original. Convenient free parking adjacent in the vcu hospital visitors lot .

We visited the Tredegar site first, down by the river. They have a pay lot but validate your ticket. It doesn’t look like much at first but loaded with exhibits presenting detailed history from the 1700s to the present day about the causes and effects of the civil war. They present from various viewpoints with the goal of balanced picture. To take everything in will take 2 to 3 hours

We next visited the downtown site. This is all confederate relics. Interesting look at how people in the south looked at the civil war for the first hundred years after it happened. They do have J E B Stuart’s riding boots and Robert E Lee’s cot. There is also some very detailed information about the campaigns of the war.

Finally we toured the confederate White House. What ever context was missing from the relic museum was provided our excellent tour guide. “Their butler was a slave who was not free to walk out the door he opened for guests”. She then told the story of how he escaped after a minor fire in the basement.

A lot of rickety stairs in the house. The detailed tour may bore children younger than middle school

The tour was very good and professional- lots of information and well presented. Fast paced and ideal for people who have already some knowledge of the historical background. Also lots of details on the preservation/ restoration aspects.
The previously adjacent Civil War Museum is not there anymore, which is very disappointing. Also the tour was a little bit on the expensive side.

It’s amazing this place still exists. It is surrounded by towering medical buildings and could easily have been erased in the rush to erase Confederate memory. You can see the room where Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee discussed war strategy. Lincoln visited here days before he was assassinated. Tours are thorough and thoughtful.

My family took a quick tour of the white house on a whim and our guide was wonderful. He didn't mind all of my questions and even my teen boys enjoyed the tour.

Detailed events of the war. A very Sad time for our country. Not a great place for young children. A lot of reading. Not a lot of Video.
Some artifacts.
Enjoyed our visit there. Somewhat depressed after seeing this museum.

We had a great tour with our guide Ana. Although it doesn’t look like much from the street, The house is beautiful and filled with pieces original to the time, including many original to the Davis family. Ana had many stories to share of the house throughout its 200 year history. Unfortunately the museum is closed until the relocation is complete.

We went to see the house of confederacy but they were relocating it. It is a lovely place but got crowded out by the hospitals around it. Not sure why they didn’t leave a little more room for it.

Two floors of well-documented history that's easy to follow as you walk along. Just the right amount of detail to explain the war and get your family talking about how life was back in the mid-1800s. If you collect crushed pennies, there's a machine at the gift shop.

This is an inexpensive way to waste a few hours. The tour guide seemed very knowledgeable. She was also very honest and admitted when she didn't know something.. the purple in my tour seemed to know a lot about the civil way and appeared to be testing her knowledge. She held up well. The civil war museum was somewhat lacking. All in all a good visit. It was 18 bucks for both museums.

Wonderful place to go to get a better understanding of our country's history. Well done and informative

Charlie gave a great tour - insightful and entertaining. He brought the Davis family to life through the artifacts in the house. His answers were very thoughtful and thought provoking. The house and objects are well worth seeing. It was a fascinating time in American history!

Really interesting tour of this building by a very knowledgeable guide. The pillars are actually the back of the building so you have to walk round it and the office is in the building behind it to buy a ticket. Well worth a visit,

Please disregard the terrible reviews. You need to take it for what it is. It was the confederate presidential home. We really like the authenticity of the home. The period artifacts are fascinating. The stories from the tour guide were great and well informed. The parking with all the construction can be difficult, but we found it. This place is a gem that should not be missed.

We spent about 2 hours here , there’s a lot to see & read. I’d say not much for very young children. Adjacent to Tredegar museum so we did both together . Large renovation happening so we can’t wait to return & see updates. Gives great viewpoint of both sides & also slaves’ viewpoint. We didn’t catch the tour but enjoyed museum quite a bit . Parking right on-site.

We arrived in the morning and started on the 2nd tour of the day. The tour was about 30-40 min long, our guide was excellent! Not only did he know extensive history but he let us ask questions during the tour which I think is always nice.

I visited this museum on a trip to the city of Richmond because I’ve never been to a Civil War museum. This museum had wonderful exhibits and offered interesting perspectives on the war. Easy to get to in the heart of the city!

Lovely home preserved, full of personal family and other historical items. Occupied by the Union and Confederate . Great tour guide who provided interesting facts.

We recently toured both the Confederate White House and Museum of the Confederacy. The White House was interesting, but the real gem is the museum itself. I would describe the museum as a collection of artifacts rather than an educational experience as with the American Civil War museum at Tredegar Iron works. I would recommend visiting both museums for a full experience and understanding. The museum collection was well presented. The exhibit on Pickett's Charge was especially moving. The letters home were poignant. If you're into history, this is well worth your time!

Spending the day in Richmond, we made a quick stop at the White House of the Confederacy. Very informative and interesting to learn more about this portion of US History.
One major drawback is getting around down here. It's very busy, parts of the area were blocked off, and parking was horrendous.

When I'm asked by family back in Chicago why I retired in Virginia, the answer is easy, "Because of all the original thirteen states, Virginia has more valuable history than any other. And, the history associated with the "recent unpleasantness" is best served here at the home of the Confederacy's only President Jefferson Davis."

The mansion is itself grand on all accounts: construction, layout, period furnishings and preservation. It's easy to slip back into the halcyon days of the Confederacy when President Davis worried over every aspect of the war surrounded by so many great Generals...Lee...Jackson...to recount but the creme de la creme of their number. The museum, next door, holds a collection of memorabilia that entices my desire to possibly hide away so I can spend many more than the allotted hours to sit and appreciate them. The staff is fantastic and makes one feel at home and not just a visitor. Do stop in!

My son and I visited this museum while on a fly drive USA holiday. Central city location with adjacent car park. The museum area was full of interesting artefacts from the civil war, and the conducted tour if the Confederacy White House was very interesting too.
Best to know some background to the Civil War beforehand to make the most of your visit .

We were able to take the 2018 special tour focused on comparing and contrasting the Lincoln and Davis families (Saturdays, 1:30). Knowledgeable guide, tour content that helped humanize both sides of the war. Was accessible to our kids, 9 and 5, both accustomed to visiting historic sites, but was designed for adults. Free parking at nearby VCU visitor garage. Also visited adjacent (and soon to close) museum site. Later visitors may want to check out the Tredegar site instead.

Visiting Richmond for business and wasn't sure if I was going to walk over to the White House of the Confederacy. I'm so glad I did! I really love these types of historic sites that you can walk through and smell the history and age of the building. Our guide was knowledgeable and very informative. So many of the pieces in the home are from when Jefferson Davis and family were the occupants. The whole area around the building is historic from the VCU medical buildings to the episcopal church nearby. It's like everywhere you look there are buildings from the early 19th century. So cool. I picture this place up on the hill in April of 1865 as Lincoln was arriving after the fall of Richmond. The home isn't as large as you might think but is just such an interesting piece of history.

I managed to have a private tour of the property with Nicholas today. He had the answers to all of my questions and was able to expand upon all of his points. This was not a man with a script, he actively knew about the property and the time period. The mansion itself is very attractive but a "shoddy" replica of European castles and manor houses. I was very nervous going into the tour as a liberal social historian as I prepared myself to cringe at the celebration of the Confederacy. This tour is not that. It is an honest reflection of the impact of Jefferson Davies on Richmond and the broader Confederacy. I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone (except those with mobility issues).

We had a great tour with Ana. She is very knowledgeable and she tells wonderful stories of the house.

When we were on our way we thought we would only be there 30 minutes at most but then on the tour we were so engrossed by the stories and the artefacts that we ended up over an hour. Picked up a book on the life of Varina Davis by Charles Frazier from the gift on their recommendation and it was a great read. Will definitely become a movie.
The guides are super knowledgeable and helpful enjoy your tour

this is the home of Jefferson Davis which he used during his presidency 1861-1865.
very disappointing. not much history just stories of his family in the house. don't go out of your way to visit.

First time in Richmond and had a fantastic tour of the White House of the Confederacy in early November. Our tour guide, Charlie, really knew all the ins and outs. We also had a 4 late arrivals and he was able to quickly incorporate them into the tour. The tour really helped make this visit to Richmond. Learned so much and highly recommend!

this was the largest manufacturing facility in the South at the time of the Civil War and was critical to the south's supply of armaments. unfortunate;the majority of the facilities have gone bu the wayside but there are 2 buildings that are in use by the Civil war Museum and the Historical Park that provides more vision into the War.

It was a nice tour. We got the history of the home prior to the Davis family living in it. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and a lot of info on the Davis family was given during the tour.

If you are in Richmond and enjoy history, these are a must do. The house is beautiful and the tour guide provided great details about the era and tenants. The museum had a lot of reading info but very well done. There is a second museum a couple of miles away as well. Parking is free with validation from the museum.

Despite being overshadowed by the looming presence of VCU Medical Center these sites are a historical must see in Virginia. Informative, sad, moving..so many emotions.

Got a lot of good information about the Civil War here. The White House is in need of repaired for future learning for future generation. When in Richmond, do not skip this place. It is a little hard to find. It is in the shadow of VCU Mdecial Center.

I was incredibly disappointed with the tour of this historic building. The tour guide got so many things wrong and made ridiculous non-historical comments based on his own opinions. He absurdly stated that Jefferson Davis didn't have a trial because Lincolns administration didn't want to "give him a platform". That's a very modern leftist opinion and completely wrong. The reason there was no trial is because there were no laws broken. Secession was legal and the courts would have ruled in Davis' favor therefore destroying Lincolns narrative.

The tour is very worthwhile. Our guide was Andy and she was the best, most knowledgeable, most unflappable docent I’ve had in years. She handled everyone’s questions perfectly. She knew her facts. Perfect. The house is an interesting slice of history and will reward your investment of an hour.

We really enjoyed this tour, and our guide was great. Parking is a bit hard though, as the medical center surrounds everything.

As part of our Civil War Museum tour, we stopped here, to visit the museum and to take the guided tour. Both were really well done. The museum has a great display of the various flags, and the house tour was wonderful.

Very interesting tour of Jefferson Davis’ home, and family life. The home is meticulously restored and refurnished with actual artifacts. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and could answer almost all the questions we had. The tour is wholly guided and takes about an hour. It was a great experience and I would recommend this tour to anyone.

This is the home of Jefferson Davis. The tour guide told a lot of history about the time they lived there. It was interesting. The museum is a self tour. Lots to see. Worth the time and money.

Did this tour as part of a Civil War journey through the South. Excellent tour guide and the residence is fascinating. Takes you back to a more graceful, slower time in history and a must see if you are visiting Richmond and have any interest in Civil War era.

We toured the Confederate Whitehouse as well, which offers a wonderful glimpse of life of President and family at the time of Civil War. It has been restored accurately as research allows. Not accessible and lots of stairs.

If you want to know about the Civil War, this is the place to come. You start with the museum which is highlighted by weapons, uniforms, flags and my personal favorite, Robert E Lee’s personal items. Then to see Jefferson Davis’ Confederate White House is very special. We had a tour and fortunately our guide was Charlie who was incredibly knowledgeable explaining about the furniture, drapes, mirrors etc. This tour gives a person the sense of what was occurring in the 1860’s. For a price of under 20 dollars a person, no one could ever complain he was not getting his money’s worth,

The place was closed and boarded up when we got there, probably because it was on a weekend. It was easy to miss, since it was surrounded by hospital buildings and when we went ambulances went in and out.

The tour was very informative and well presented. We were led through the house and told the history of the inhabitants and the events leading up to their evacuation. It was educational and definitely had good teaching moments about knowing history in order to not repeat it.

Worth the walk from Historic Tredegar. We had to wait a while for the tour to start, but it is worth the wait. Faithfully restored and expertly presented, the White House of the Confederacy gives you a glimpse into the private life of Jefferson Davis and his family. It humanizes an unrepentant rebel. The tour does not exonerate him, just presents the facts of his life as a husband, father, and President. The docents are excellent. No sugar-coating of the facts. BTW, What you may think is the back door on East Clay street is actually the front door. The back door is the grander of the two entrances.

This is a must see for Civil War history enthusiasts. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative. The online reservation process is easy.

a fantastic tour of a part of our history. loved the stories of the family and the home. We would highly recommend this tour.

Good, - almost very - the quality of preservation is impressive - thorough interior restoration has been done, and many of the furnishing are intact (it was rented furnished, so there isn't that much Jefferson Davis per se, but some). The tour is more about the man and his family vs. the Civil War, but that's fair - there's enough of that elsewhere. We were probably max size tour group so at times it felt a little herded along though our guide did answer questions and elaborate on comments which is always appreciated. They hold it under an hour - scheduled. Pictures are fine - though again, the herding aspect made this somewhat of a challenge. All in all, it's something you should see, and it adds some color to your understanding of the man - though perhaps not as much as they offer at Beauvoir which I also visited this year. Apparently parking is available - I went on a holiday and street parking was easy & free.

This museum is very well maintained. The furniture and decor is perfect. The history of the Davis family was interesting and informative. We are a great nation in that we have always worked towards healing the wounds of war by forgiving and reconstructing our foes after the wars are finished. Other examples are Japan and Germany.

We got to the Confederate white house as an aside to visiting the nearby confederate museum. We thoroughly enjoyed the well maintained confederate white house and the well versed docents who took us through. There were many interesting stories of the Davis family intertwined with the furnishings. It definitely exceeded our expectations and I would recommend it along with the confederate museums for all civil war buffs and those with casual interest in history.

The White House was nicely preserved/restored and offered a very informative guided tour. Great piece of Southern American history. Highly recommend!

This is connected to Pamplin and not too far from Fort Lee. The museum is great and offers a military discount. There is also a large gift shop.

Extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommend seeing this piece of history that is so well furnished and restored.

This is a beautiful mansion, now stuck in the middle of a hospital and medical division of a university campus. The tour is worth seeing excellently done and you go through the entire two story home. Tickets are purchase in the museum.

Unfortunately, overwhelmed by a local hospital that has grown up around it, this historic house is well worth a visit. Beautifully restored. Our guide was very knowledgeable and really gave us a vivid sense of how the house was used during the Civil War by Jefferson Davis and his very interesting wife. It really brought the house alive...

The American Civil War Museum was great! They had 11 of the 13 flags captured at Gettysburg! There was also an audio tour (which I recommend). The admission and audio were very reasonably priced and they validate parking! The staff were very friendly and the tour of the “White House” was very interesting! Well worth the trip!

We only visited the museum and not the house. It's small, but they do have lots of interesting artifacts. Lots (too many?) of flags. Free parking in the hospital garage if you bring your parking ticket in with you. Fair presentation of the facts, not slanted towards the confederacy even though this is a confederate museum. Friendly staff.

Just to walk thru our American history was an adventure. Also, the museum was worth while. It is VCU so parking can be a problem.

Great tour of the Confederate White House. Worth a visit if you're a Civil War History buff, or enjoy history in general. There's a small store where you meet and purchase tour tickets, then the tour takes about 45 minutes. I think our tour guide's name was Morgan and she was extremely knowledgeable on the building and the Civil War in general. Great tour of the interior and an explanation of how the surrounding neighborhood looked originally and how it's changed since. Tour is worth it, gives you a perspective often overlooked. There are also some artifacts on display outside the building, one of these appeared to be a prop shaft from the CSS Merrimack (famous ironclad). The shop where you purchase the tour tickets also has bathrooms and some books and assorted items for sale. Easily reached on foot or via Uber.

Everyone in the Richmond area should see this place. Fantastic collection of civil war items. There is so much to learn here.

I'm from the North and we are taught very little about the Southern perspective of the Civil War, which is unfortunate. I must admit, I didn't even know the Confederate White House existed and was still standing until I was searching for "things to do" in Virginia. This really is a must see for anyone visiting Virginia, especially Civil War enthusiasts. The house and contents are beautifully preserved and the tour was very informative - just wonderful. I am so happy that I was able to visit this oft forgotten piece of history.

We enjoyed the tour but were surprised that our docent seemed to focus on mostly the slaves and their plight. I would have preferred more general history and she actually got several facts on the Davis’ incorrect. The building is sliding into bad disrepair and that was sad. Still it was fascinating and I would do it again.

I've been meaning to get to this place for a long time and finally got around to it. Well worth the effort. The tour was well informative thanks to my tour guide Carly. The mansion is very well maintained conisdering it is surrounded by MCV.

A few things to consider when visiting:

1. Use googlemaps and a GPS to find this place. It is tucked into a small corner of MCV. The medical complex completely surrounds the building. Also look for the signs pointing to the direction of the house.
2. Call for directions to the parking deck. It is located about 1 block away and is shared with visitors to MCV. Also don't forget to get your parking ticket validated by the museum. Parking is free if you do.
3.The museum ticket office and gift shop is located behind the mansion. Follow the signs.
4. If you have vertigo, the spiral staircase in the mansion can be a little disconcerning.
5. Don't attempt to park on the street, didn't see anything available, also parking in the parking deck is tight, especially if you have a large vehicle. You may have to do some searching in the parking deck, I had to drive several levels down to find a space.
6. They do allow cameras in the mansion, just NO FLASH photography. This came from Carly, my tour guide.
7. No touching of any items in the house, since most of them are either original to the ouse or time period.
8. Once you thru the tour and are leaving the parking deck, at the ticket booth there is a direction sign for I 95 or I 64.

So great to be able to visit this historical site. A must see when visiting Richmond, especially for histians.

The museum presents a very well researched series of informative notes adjacent to most exhibits. These notes provide a balanced perspective on the tremendous struggle and perseverance demonstrated by the combatants on both sides.
Definitely helpful to park in the nearby hospital parkade which provides easy access to the museum.

This tour had one of the best docents I've ever encountered. He shared so much information, and encouraged all questions. He could answer them all as well. Fantastic tour with lots of surprising stories and interesting artifacts.

At first when planning this vacation, I was reluctant to go since I consider Jeff Davis a traitor, but chose to when I read that the presentation is balanced and realized that there would be more of a focus on the family and the house. I'm glad I went. They were people first and we learned of the tragedy they shared with the Lincolns, their differing personalities (introverted and extroverted, sounds like) as well as seeing this marvelously decorated space which is the great docent brought to life for us.

Wonderful museum and docent tour! We had 2 teenagers with us, also history buffs, and they enjoyed it just as much as the adults. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable about the house. He was also very patient with all of our questions and was able to answer almost every one! The only drawback could be the stairs for some. My cousin was walking with a cane, and he made it up all 4 stories. Tour starts in the basement, then 3 stories of the house. I also was able to walk up slowly, due to being out of shape, not any physical limitations. If you love American history, especially Civil War History, don't miss it. Oh, and the Museum afterward was just the icing on the cake!

History obviously is not a strength of mine!!! I loved learning the facts about this house and about Jefferson Davis. I had never thought about a “Mrs. Davis”. I especially enjoyed the history associated with her and her family. This historical site is a little hard to find, but persist and you’ll be happy that you did!

The American Civil War is something about which I know little (I am a Brit) - this gave me some interesting facts about the conflict and some interesting artefacts of the time. Just wonder if there is a similar 'Union' museum up north somewhere.

It doesn't make sense to me but you can purchase a ticket to tour the White House of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia, then visit the adjacent Museum of the Confederacy. They are two separate attractions but TripAdvisor, for some unexplainable reason, has them grouped together for one review. Then, for another unexplainable reason, TripAdvisor allows for separate reviews on two other attractions that are operated by the White House and the Museum of the Confederacy--the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar Works in Richmond and the Museum of the Confederacy in Appomattox, Virginia, which opened in 2012. Go figure. Start with the White House of the Confederacy. Located at 12th and Clay Streets, it was built in 1818 in the Court End neighborhood and was the main executive residence of Jefferson Davis, the sole President of the Confederate States of America from August 1861 to April 1865. It was viewed as the Confederate States counterpart to U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's White House in Washington, DC. Since the late 19th century, it has been a house museum. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and a Virginia Landmark in 1969 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966. A guided tour of the mansion showcases Davis' second-floor office, many original furnishings and the railing on the east portico from which Davis' two-year-old son Joseph fell 15 feet to his death in the spring of 1864. Afterward, visit the adjacent Museum of the Confederacy or American Civil War Museum, which opened in 1896. It maintains a comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts, photographs, Confederate books and pamphlets, 500 wartime battle flags, weapons, 15,000 documents and personal effects related to the Confederacy. Follow the history of the Civil War from Fort Sumter to Shiloh to Antietam to Vicksburg to Gettysburg to Chancellorsville to Appomattox. See items owned by Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, Jeb Stuart and other prominent Confederate generals. The provisional Confederate Constitution and the Great Seal of the Confederacy are housed there. So is the anchor of the first ironclad warship, CSS Virginia or Merrimack, which fought the USS Monitor in the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862. For historians, it's a treasure trove of artifacts and memories. For ordinary citizens, it's an education in an important chapter of our country's history.

We were able to walk around the building outside skirting the fence. The grounds are beautiful. Lots of statues to see documenting wars and civil rights movements. Very impressive.

In spite of efforts to the contrary, Civil War history is United States History. I was thrilled to be in the location where so much was done. As is often the case I am humbled to discover how much I don’t know. A couple of hours well spent.

This was a great house to see and the young tour guides knowledge was astounding! He should be a civil war history teacher with all that he knew! A very enjoyable experience!

Took both of these sights in as they are actually across the street from each other. Nice guided tour of the White House and a self guided tour of the museum. Very informative. Nicely done.

Decided to only visit the museum and not do the White House tour.
The display cases are really basic and explanatory signs recap the major battles over the course of the war. What makes this museum special, though, is that there are so many personal effects from the officers and soldiers who participated in these battles - uniforms, hats, canteens, swords, even Robert E. Lee's campaign tent.
The third floor exhibit of Virginia regimental flags flown at Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg was beautifully arranged and very informative.
From the website, it seems that the Museum is building a new structure to house the collection. The current building and display aren't ideal, but there is still much of value to see here.

An incredible array of artifacts from the civil war. It's hard to believe all that has survived for over 150 years. If you're a civil war buff, you'll love this place. Be ready to spend most of the day.

When we arrived in Richmond we sought-out the Confederate White House but had a terrible time finding it due to construction and poor signage. The poorly marked parking lot for it turned out to be the parking garage for the hospital. Once we parked the car we ran into 4 other people looking for the house and all of us were shocked at how poor the signage was (ticket office was in another building across from the house but the day we were there, there was no sign directing you to it) and how customer unfriendly the ticket office staff was. We were so frustrated with the whole ordeal that we skipped the tour and went on to the Civil War Museum. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and played a significant role in the Confederacy’s military, political and social history. Cost of the Confederate White House is $9. It is open 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.

Give yourself about 3 hours to view the White House and the museum. The museum offers three floors of fascinating artifacts of Civil War history,. Parking at the hospital nearby is sketchy, but free on the weekends,

I wanted to leave a donation so they could buy some more lightbulbs. I know there are people getting degrees in museum science or something like that. They should hire one. Interesting facts, exhibits, narrative. Poor display. Military words need to be defined for casual tourist. Maps with red dotted lines with arrows should have a legend saying what the line represents. Maps from different time frames could show color coded territory controlled by each side. Si many easy fixes. This museum could be great. They need a benefactor.

Fascinating to visit Jefferson Davis' home during the Civil War. We learned a great deal about him and his family. The site is somewhat overwhelmed by the adjacent medical community and not easy to find but worth the effort. The nearby Confederate Museum was closed as it is being relocated to a larger, more accessible site on the river.

We had a terrific guide within the "White House" itself: she was extraordinarily knowledgeable and had sifted through her knowledge to insert excellent tidbits of information about both Jefferson Davis and his wife. The interior itself has been impressively restored.

The adjacent museum was less compelling but certainly worthwhile for any Confederacy buff.

Great tour that we highly recommend. Tour guide was knowledgeable about the house, the Davis family, and others that lived at or visited the house.

I brought my three teenage boys up to do some sightseeing in Richmond for spring break. We bought tickets for the American Civil War Museum and the White House of the Confederacy. Charlie was our guide for the White House tour. It was fascinating and my boys asked questions along the way about several items not specifically covered in his normal script and Charlie didn’t miss a beat. He didn’t hesitate to elaborate on items both in the house and additional topics that showed how knowledgeable he was but he did so with grace and his love for history was infectious. Thank you for your commitment and professionalism. We loved it.

We made a quick stop to the museum before it closes and relocates. There were several very interesting exhibits and commentaries. We toured the White House of the Confederacy that’s next door. Ed was an excellent guide and did a marvelous job of bringing the building’s history to life.

We enjoyed our tour of the White House, particularly the original pieces that were on display. They did a nice job restoring the building.

The tour itself was very informative. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and answered all questions. Construction is being done on the building, so be aware of that. You walk behind the building (it is actually the front) and the gift shop, place to check in, is across the way. The parking situation was terrible. Our guide validated our parking ticket. However, when we used the help button trying to exit the parking garage, the woman that answered was rude and just a plain jerk about us parking there. She told us it was for hospital parking only. We ended up just paying the parking fee and left.

Highly recommend a visit here for any lover of American history. Our guide, Ana, was extremely knowledgeable about the Civil War era, as well as the Jefferson Davis family. She was also able to answer all of our questions. Felt as if we’d stepped back in time.

Enjoyed the collections of CW memorabilia. We were lucky enough to be there for an interesting lecture on a civil war battle . The Confederate White House is next door and Morgan did a great job answering all our questions. Definitely worth your time

I visited a few months ago I felt inspired to write this review, after seeing Kehinde Wiley statue installation last week at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond and being so proud of the city that is my home. The tour started in the gift shop which was an interesting mix of southern and Confederate history. After getting my nephews some interesting memorabilia of the Confederate generals (they are fans), the tour started. We were led by a young African-American male as our tour guide, and we learned so much about the life of Jefferson Davis and his family, and about the social and political climate of the period around the Civil War, including the slave uprising and how the slaves who live there were involved. Our guide was very interesting and animated, funny and smart, and clearly knew the history of the house and the times, and the tour was very engaging. I would recommend this tour as unique thing to do in RVA, very worthwhile and I was impressed with how positive the experience was and purely historical.

We are so glad these monuments to our American History are still being honored and maintained. The home is beautiful and loaded with history. A must-see.

The only option to see the house is a guided tour, but it is reasonably priced and VERY informative! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The interior of the home is absolutely gorgeous!

Considering the topic, the tour guide managed to do a good job separating modern social and political problems from the history for the most part. Place is rather small, and to be honest actually not really that interesting by itself - it is more interesting to hear about Davis's life on the tour.

Not as impressive as some of the places we have visited, but quite interesting, nevertheless. Always wondered about Jefferson Davis's background and what qualified him for the presidency. Found out!The house was quite interesting and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining what really happened in the house. About half of the items in the house were originally from the white house while Davis was in residence. Also learned what happened to Davis and his family after the war. Good visit.

This was our 3rd stop on a Civil War museum tour. Very informative primarily about the Davis Family.

Well preserved and presented! This is a must stop for a history buff who is in downtown Richmond. Well done!

Very reasonable price, well maintained, and very good tour of the White House. I wish it was a little bigger, but it's very informative and well researched. The parking is a little hard for out of towners. Thankfully someone led us through getting your parking pass validated so it's free. (Just take your parking ticket with you into the hospital and have them validate it and they will direct you to the museum.

We enjoyed the informative tour of the house. Our guide gave a good history of the house. Best part was the Exhibit in the basement on "The Lost Cause". Really explains a lot!

The docent was friendly and well informed. She relayed many interesting facts about the Davis family.the art and the furnishings.The building is surrounded by VCU and near other museums.

Being a Civil War buff from Canada, I like to see both sides of things, and so I went to this to try and get a feel or what life was like in Richmond during the war. The guided tour through the Confederate White House was very informative and worth the fee.

We took our three teenagers to the museum. We did the museum and the house tour. I do recommend it for a good history lesson. We spent about 2 hours there

Awesome place to visit, we saw so much important history here, more than i expected. Such a very important historical location, that's a must see when in Richmond.

We loved this tour and the tour guide Charlie was very knowledgeable and a great host! A must see if you are visiting Richmond!

There is much to learn and see here. The White House tour is a must as it is fascinating to see and be in the rooms where so much history was made.

Beautiful home with great furnishings and so many stories to tell. A definite must see if you're seeing richmond. The home is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. The tour guide, Ed, was great as well.

Really interesting tour! Our tour guide Ed was super informative and kind!! It was interesting to see where Jefferson Davis lived during the war. It’s not as grand as I thought it would be, but still cool.

Quite hidden in Richmond's business district, this important piece of history offers guided tours that explains in good detail the life of the last confederacy president. The building is well preserved and some rooms are quite beautiful, rare examples of second empire style in America.

This was an interesting tour and perspective. Well worth the investment. The docent (Charlie) was VERY good. I wondered whether there'd be a confederate slant, but there wasn't -- it was straight down the middle. This is a story about the house and the lifestyle of the people who lived in it during a war; the whys and hows of the war are for other museums. The account of how Abraham Lincoln visited the house after the fall of Richmond was surreal and standing 6 inches from the rocking chair that he sat in during his visit gave me goosebumps. We did this tour the same day as our visit to the American Museum of the Civil War (about a mile away, same nonprofit entity operates both). Both are well done and can be seen in about 4-5 hours (with parking). I'm almost 70 and I am stunned that I am still learning so much about this conflict and important time in our history. Be sure to book this ahead of time; walk-ups will likely be turned away. This is a 12-15 person guided tour. Be sure to ask why George Washington's portrait graces the formal dining room. It was a puzzler to me; the answer made perfect sense and was quite enlightening. Incidentally, the house is buried below the VCU Critical Care Tower and other VCU structures. This contrast made it more interesting.

I wasn't sure what to expect when we visited here. They did an excellent job at portraying the perspectives of the people who lived there during the Civil War. The Davis Family, their household slaves, thee cabinet all etched in history. It's a beautiful house with much to tell. The museum is worth the trip, too.

Tried to purchase tickets online and had several problems. Called the front desk for assistance and spoke to someone named Morgan. She was extremely rude and unhelpful. I can’t believe this is how they treat people.

A guided tour is required to see this. The cost is $12 a person & you have to reserve & pay for your tour online before you take it. The web site was difficult to use, but after some effort I got my tour booked. I toured on a Sunday, so parking was free in the MCV parking deck. There are few signs from the parking garage to direct you where your tour starts. Exit the parking garage where you entered it, go left on Clay St for a block & there it is. Your tour starts in a small office behind the building. The house was well maintained in period furnishings & the tour guide was excellent. This is a must do for any Civil War buff.

The Museum and the house are packed full of history. Our tour guide was great and could answer every question anyone had.

Occupied by Jefferson Davis family for the majority of the Civil War but not owned by him.
About 50% of the objects in the house are original to it with the rest being borrowed from others of are recreations. The tour was conducted by a supervisor with the private ownership of the house and he did a very nice job of explaining things and had a good grip on the aspects of this historical building.

Very impressive museum that reminds you that racial discrimination is not yet over.
We had the feeling that the museum is still over-focused on the technical military actions during the civil war. The inhuman slave-system and the brutal live of slaves should be more prominent. They were finally the seed of the civil war.

Great guide, very knowledgeable. He not only shared about the architectural features but also about the family. I ended up reading additional books based on how interested I was following this tour. Recommend.

President Davis lived here with his family for the four years of the Civil War. The history of this place is amazing. The home was almost torn down except for the foresight of a historical ladies club. It was designated a museum in 1898 and has been such ever since.

I was a bit disappointed by the size of the exhibit however, the quality made up for it. This is definitely a must see if you enjoy Civil War history.

First, please note: the Museum of the Confederacy, apparently now named the Civil War Museum, is no longer next door to the White House of the Confederacy. In at least a few places in this listing, they are described as being side by side and I planned to see them both. Just so no one else makes this mistake and is disappointed.
I greatly enjoyed my tour of the house. Sorry I don’t recall my tour guide’s name . He was very knowledgeable and customized the tour for me since I was the only one during my time slot on this chilly January day. Because I have long had an interest in Varina Davis and have toured both the White House of the Confederacy in Montgomery, Alabama and the Davis’s retirement home - Bouvoir in Biloxi, MS, I am glad to have finally seen this home.
The rooms have been returned to the way it is thought to have looked during the period of the Civil War era after having been used as a public school for many years. Many Davis family furnishings are in the rooms. Varina lived into the 20th century (1906) and some personal things of hers are in the house.
We found the house easily with our phone gps and the signs along the streets.

Make sure you do this with the White House of the Confederacy. Very balanced visit and presentation.

An interesting venue attached to an excellent museum and a great tour of the White House with an excellent guide. He was very expert with a wealth of information. Interesting how women saved the building and convinced people to donate items that had been taken from the house after the war.

Definitely a must go see. We spent a couple hours touring the museum and signed up for guided tour thru the White House. Very interesting information about our countrys’ history. Lots of cool relics to look at too!

Fantastic museum. The White House of the south was amazing to tour. Most of the original furnishings are there. Excellent guides. The museum houses an amazing collection of artifacts from the Civil War. A must see.

Visited the confederate White House. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. Very interesting part of U.S. history was explained in detail.

The tour was outstanding. Our tour guide was Richmond born and was excellent. He knew his history and was very enthusiastic. The house is beautifully decorated, true to the period with many pieces original to the Davis period. The museum had a lot of civil war era artifacts.

The home tour provided an insight to both the Davis family and the civil war. Both were very interesting. Our tour guide gave about a 45 minute tour of the home and answered all our questions. The period furnishings were very interesting. I only wish that we were able to tour the third floor.

The tour of the house was great. I can't remember her name, but our tour guide was fantastic. She was able to recall many stories about the Davis family and their contemporaries upon request. Aside from the floor coverings and wallpaper the home is almost completely period correct, with a lot of the furnishings being original to the home. The building behind the house was unavailable as that part of the museum is being relocated, but the cost of admission is worth the trip if only to see the home itself.

Wish I had had more time to visit all the locations. We had a great tour guide for the "White House". Worth the trip! The Museum of the Confederacy was also very interesting. Parking is very convenient (the lot is shared with the medical center). Give yourself 2-3 hours to cover it all- there is a lot to read.

I was happy I went to visit this place. It gave me a better understanding of the Civil War and the Confederacy. The tour has started but when I explained I could not take the next one as we were already leaving, the receptionist brought me to join the ongoing tour. The guide was very accommodating. These actions gave me a very positive experience of the place. I imagined the many meetings that had taken place in this house including that of President Lincoln (with his son in tow) and the General of the Union Army.

Excellent commentary, acknowledging Varina Davis’ enormous care for her ailing husband and love for her children. Many original pieces, given provenance directly from Varina and daughter Maggie. Excellent bookstore next door with many bios of the Davis family members.

This was a very good tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the history of the civil war and Jefferson Davis and his family.

We spent one night in Richmond, while on a family vacation. We decided to visit the next morning before leaving town. The museum is full of Civil War artifacts. I am a Civil War history buff and I was impressed with the number of items that were on display. We spent about 2 hours reading and learning the interesting stories about the people and families involved in the war. Even my 13 year old and my 10 year old found the museum interesting. They asked questions, about the war, for several days after our visit. Parking is convenient in a nearby hospital parking garage. Directions to the parking garage can be found on the museum's website. Be sure to have the musuem validate your parking ticket, in order to park for free. Be aware the museum will be closing permanently and moving to their new location in September 2018. The museum is definitely worth your time to visit.

We enjoyed a spontaneous trip to the American Civil War Museum and confederate white house. Obviously VA played a major role in the Civil War and really American History pre-dating the Revolutionary War. This museum isn't huge but has a lot of rare and interesting artifacts from this dark time in history. If you're interested in Civil War history I recommend a visit. As for the Confederate White House, it was my favorite part of the visit. I love visiting old homes and trying to imagine the families that lived in those homes and what must have happened within those 4 walls. I thought our tour guide did an excellent job painting that picture. The city has built up real big around this house so it's not sitting on a beautiful piece of land like other houses such as Mount Vernon but their is still rich history to be learned by visiting. Many of the pieces in the house are original which I thought was great and much as been done to try to present the house as it would have appeared during the Jefferson Davis years. It's affordable, so stop by for a visit if you're into history.

The confed museum gives a very good oversight of those turmoil years still open to discussion. It is good that the south can givevits view thatbis so sadly silenced in the name of so called progressive modern liberal thinking, at least here is the counterweight visited the musem three times as well as the confed gray house next to it, a must see for history buffs

We had Civil War history fans from Minnesota visit last weekend. This was the perfect spot to entertain them for a couple of hours.

The White House Tour.
Bryce-our guide-informed the group(7) that NO photography is permitted, so this review is what I saw & heard. The history of the House was very detailed, who & when. Pres. Jefferson & family only lived here during his time as president.

The House has been refurnished in period furniture, carpet & rugs & paintings. Bryce was able to answer all questions. The tour was the ground & second floor. Two spiral staircases took us up one side with second taking us back down. These staircases are a bit steep & narrow. A person with climbing problems may have a problem. One man needed to take one step at a time.

The tour lasted 45 minutes, can't say the admission was worth the time. I still recommend a visit.

The Museum of the Confedenacy stop.

The museum has three floors, with the lobby being the middle floor. This floor is the a time line of all major battles that start with the first Battle of Manassas to the fall of Richmond. I between are the battles of the Peninsula Campaign-April1-June 1862, Sharpsburg-Sept. 1863, Vicksburg-May-July 1863, Gettysburg-July'63, Atlanta Campaign 1864, Petersburg-June 1864-April'65. There are no big battles in the west. The last campaign is Appomattox, April '65.

The upper floor is mostly Confederate battle flags. Other exhibits are Picket's charge & a large photo of Gettysburg veterans.

Lower floor are many glass cases that deal with women's involvement during the war. The one unexpected exhibit was the original painting of Everett Julio's 'The Last Meeting of Generals Lee & Jackson', The painting was originally called 'The Hero's of Chancellorsville'. The painting is a bit on the dark side, however NO flash photography is permitted. Was able to buy a post card of the painting.

Another small exhibit is a 3/16 scale model of the Confederate ship CSSS Teaser. This was an 80 foot long propeller driven wooden tub boat converted into warship and later captured by the union navy.

The hardest part of the visiting both facilities is the parking. The first day I was given a valet pass because I kept driving the marked parking garage. For 45 minutes at least I tried to find the medical parking, however nothing. The next day I showed the valet pass & was able to shoehorn my vehicle just a short distance outside from the White House. If a visitor is given a valet pass show to the outside parking staff, they might be able to help. The outside parking is tight.

If a visitor is interested in both facilities I recommend both. By the end 2818 or early 2019 the present museum will be located at the Tredegar Iron Works, which should relieve the museum's parking problems.

The museum is a small gem in Richmond. It's a shame that they surrounded it and especially the White house of the Confederacy with a hospital that swallows up the complex. Its almost as if. The city planners what to cover up any trace of the southern wartime capital during the Civil War..
Beautiful home great history. Tour guide was forgive me, but long winded and boring..but he did cover it all.
Well with a visit to both..

I did not know there was a White House of the Confederacy, I guess I missed that in history class. There is so much history in this house and the sadness also. The tour was good, the guide was very knowledgeable.

This is not a civil war museum. This is a celebration of the white confederate army. Of the galleries and galleries dedicated to each battle of the confederate army during the civil war, there were just two notes that had anything to do with the millions of black slaves living in the south at the time--many who were forcibly enlisted to fight a war that was not theirs. The worst part was their apologism for slavery because it was a "right sanctioned by the Constitution and Custom". Don't waste your $12 here.

Absolutely fascinating tour with a super knowledgable guide. Really worth your time - we learnt a lot about Jefferson Davis and the confederacy.

WOW! Very impressive indeed. We were a bit fearful at first because we saw you had to make reservations on line and in advance but we took a chance and explained we had no internet access and did not know it was a requirement. There were only six people scheduled to tour at the same time as us so we were allowed to join the group. The interior was stunning. The guide was very knowledgeable and he had additional pictures to show us to enhance the tour. This building was probably the highlight of all I visited during my seven days in Virginia.

Very crowded area as it abuts the medical center but well maintained. The tour was interesting but could have been longer.

The White House of the Confederacy was so beautiful. There was so much I loved, the chandeliers, the mantels, the mirrors and the furniture. So much original furniture, really wonderful. If you love the Victorian period, you will swoon over this house. Too bad the hospital was built so close to this outstanding house. If you are interested in history, you cannot miss this house. We also enjoyed the American Civil War Museum, part of the same complex. All well worth your time.

My granddaughter and I went yesterday. Definitely a museum well with seeing and it has a lot of interesting facts. The museum consists of 3 floors and you can also go through the White House of Richmond.

Toured the Capital building and house with a small group and it was very informative to all. Great place to learn about the history of Richmond.

Regardless of your opinions or thoughts on the civil war, it is an undeniable part of our US history and what happened and what was discussed within these walls shaped a part of where we are today. The volunteers and staff have done a wonderful job of allowing us to step back in time. Well worth the time and money.

An old house that could use more interpretive exhibits. We left wondering who Jeff Davis really was and about the slaves who lived on the property.

In central Richmond . Free parking adjacent to facility. Tour guide very knowledgeable and tour was interesting.

Awesome home, great history, wonderful tour. We are civil war aficionados and loved this home and tour. We learned so much about Jeff Davis and his family. If you are in Richmond, this is a must do!

Visiting here is a must for anyone interested in history! The tour is very engaging and informative. It is such a historic place!

We booked our tickets on Trip Advisor using Viator. The process was easy. The tour lasted about 45 minutes. It was extremely informative and the house guide was very knowledgeable. The emphasis is on the Davis family and their daily life. Be sure to note the directions for the parking lot. It is in the adjacent hospital. The museum will validate your parking ticket.

Found this to be a fascinating place to visit. Another great addition to any histroy buffs interested in he Civil War times

The tour of the White House of the Confederacy was well worth the price of admission. The tour took just under an hour and I learned a lot about Jefferson Davis and the way he led the CSA. It was interesting to learn about his servants and slaves and how some of the slaves self-emancipated themselves. The House has been lovingly restored to the 1860s and is full of 70% of the original items (tracked through action sales and personal accounts of the House and family. Chuck, our guide, was knowledgeable and asked for questions in every room before we moved on. Fantastic...

This 3-level facility displays an impressive number of Confederate national and battle flags, as well as many other original artifacts. There are many CSA general officer's gear on display as well as uniforms and weapons once owned by Generals Lee, Stuart, and Jackson. There is a nice section devoted to the cost of war on the civilian population of the Confederate States.

Despite the fact that this building represents a darkness in our past, touring this building, listening to the stories told by the wonderful guides, seeing where this family lived part of their lives . . . this was very informative. I have toured twice. Both times, the tour guides were happy to answer questions and expand on their explanations of what went on in this home. Since Davis used this home also as an office at times, standing in its rooms and thinking about the conversations that must have taken place there was quite jarring but educational. Although slavery is mentioned on the tour, I would like to see more done to discuss the life of the Davis family slaves. I suspect if you were to ask, the tour guide would offer a wealth of information. But, I would like to see this issue as an on-going part of the tour's presentation. This stop is very much worth your time and admission fee.

My husband and I went here for a tour of the White House of the Confederacy. We had a small tour group with only about 10 people. The tour guide's name was Anna and she was very knowledgable. Our tour length was about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Jefferson Davis lived in this house during the war with his family and a few slaves. After they moved out, it was a schoolhouse for a number of years and then it's been a museum since the early 1900s. They tried to replicate it as much as possible and even have some originals from some of the people who lived in the house, such as Jefferson Davis' spouse herself. You get a tour through the first floor and second floors where you see the bedrooms, Jefferson Davis' office, dining room, and living room. If you've been to the house in Mount Vernon or in Monticello then it's a similar style - big 1800s house with fancy European decor. There is a free parking available which is right next door and is also hospital parking.

Good history but there was free me a feeling of celebration of the cause. It made me uneasy. Their are people who come here with something like nostalgia though not everyone. It is interesting but I'll never go back.

What a disappointment. The docent was an person of implicit bias mouthing drops of indoctrination in an effort to make right a historic wrong. The place is kept dark (perhaps to reduce fading of textiles) and is dreary. The heat was up so high people on my tour were starting to gas out. The Museum is equally dark, so much so some of the exhibits are difficult to read. Did learn something after years of reading Civil War History. The last Confederates to surrender were Native Americans in Oklahoma.

Great space to learn about civil war history and to see a home set in the late 19th century. tour is only 45 mins and there is a gift shop as well. The guide was not pro-South and fairly neutral with the talking points.

Our guide for the tour (Charlie) made this an excellent experience. He managed to pack so much in to the script, but the highlight for me was when he responded to questions, allowing him to go off the script. I particularly enjoyed the explanation of how both sides in the war claim to be the heirs of George Washington. I will do this tour again next time I get to Richmond (it’s a long way from Wales though).

This is a great place to visit, Well laid out, educational and very affordable. Recommend that anyone interested in American history visit.

I had been here before and wondered with all the controversy if the museum suffered. Things are real, things are displayed nicely and I learned some new things even! It will be moving so be sure to look it up!!!

There are 4 places listed on this activity which makes it a bit confusing as 2 of them are elsewhere. The Civil War museum and White House are next door to each other whereas Appomattox and the museum at Tredegar are not. But do buy a combined ticket for the confederate White House with the museum ticket, as you get a guided tour of a building that is kept locked. The museum has a floor of flags, and the collection is arrayed nicely. There is a giftshop but no cafeteria, however, you can walk into the hospital next door and eat in their Au Bon Pain or Wendys etc. The confederate white house is a small building, not white but gray, and has 2 floors. A third floor was alter added on after the War but is currently used for office space. The building is lovingly restored - floors, carpets, wallpaper and furnishings. Half the collection is authentic, the other reproductions. The upstairs has family quarters, the downstairs is more ornate but it is a very small building compared to Jeffersons mansion or George Washingtons mansions.

We visited the museum and house. A very excellent tour of a home that is in beautiful condition, and famous for it's owners and guests. Abraham Lincoln spent time in the library!

Parking was a pain, but the mansion tour was wonderful. Everything is of the period and it is easy to imagine Jefferson Davis and his family living here.

You should not miss a chance to see the confederate White house as it looked when Davis lived there.hundreds of period items give a feel for life during the civil war

It is strange to find this White House shoe horned in amongst the skyscrapers.

Another of this set of museums that is stuffed with info, well presented and put into good context.

The guide for the White House tour was really excellent, very knowledgeable and didn't talk down to us at all

The free parking in the medical centre system worked well

We visited here as part of a day trip to Richmond. The docent (Ana) was VERY knowledgable and gave us lots information and history and was also willing to answer any questions. The home is gorgeous and one thing that makes this site unusual is that many, many of the pieces in the house are the original pieces that were there when Jefferson Davis lived there--not reproductions. A few tips to help you make your trip better/easier/clearer:
1. When you go, you get a TIME for your tour. All tours are guided. We arrived on a Friday afternoon around 12:20 and the next tour was at 12:45, so that was no inconvenience at all for us. There is a lovely courtyard area with lots of benches where you can wait.
2. The parking area is at the hospital. You will see a sign saying Museum Parking that directs you up onto the hospital parking deck. The top deck is reserved for valet parking. Just drive PAST the valet parking area and enter the deck. The lower decks tend to have lots of vacant spots because you enter at the top deck and we tourists don't realize that. Take your parking ticket with you. When you purchase your admission ticket, ask them to validate your parking. There will be no charge for parking when you exit the deck.
3. When you exit your car, go to the elevators and you will get out on the 8th floor. That is street level. Walk in front on the hospital and turn right and you are looking right at the White House of the South.

The day that we went we visited (in this order): Tredagar Iron Works, Museum of the Civil War (right next to each other!), then White House of the South and then on to Chimborazo Hospital. Full day of activities and history.

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fielded questions skillfully and with encouragement. Narrative is easily understood by all ages and period furnishings are educational.

My friends and I toured this house recently and we loved it. Our tour guide was excellent and he knew all about the history of the building, furnishings, etc. the cost is only $14 a person and this is a steal. I definitely recommend this tour as this house was fascinating.

President Jefferson Davis, leader of the Confederacy, lived in this White House from 1861 to 1865. It is now a Registered National Historical Monument. The White House also serves as a Civil War museum. Jefferson Davis's abilities, experience and historical consequence have been under-estimated.. He was a wealthy man; his holding of over 100 slaves made him one of the top 1% of slave owners. He was charged with treason and imprisoned, but the charges were dropped. The displays in the museum section are a tad dated, but the Museum will shift to the Tredegar Iron Works once the new building is completed. The White House will reman, and it is well worth seeing. Get a tour of the White House if you can; it is well worth the time and money.

Our guided tour was so informative and interesting. I now know 100% more about Jefferson Davis and his family than I did before. The guide also helped me find out more info about an ancestor who lived in Richmond during the way. Well worth the price and time.

We went on a weekend and parked for free in the adjacent garage, which also serves the VCU hospital. There were signs directing you to this garage for the museum, so maybe they validate daytimes on weekdays - there was no charge on Sunday. The house tour was very interesting - the guide told stories to make the history come to life, and pointed out what items were authentic to the house. The museum was interesting and told (IMO) a balanced story of the war and the confederate position. The house tour was about 45 min, and I think we spent about the same amount of time in the museum.

My family was in downtown Richmond for an event and my son and I decided to go to the Civil War Museum and the White House of the Confederacy. The guided tour of the White House was packed with very interesting information. It was as if the tour guide was there. After the guided tour we made our way to the museum next-door and had several hours of time to look at some wealth of information and exhibits. There are also a ton of books for purchase that cover a Euge range of topics on the war. Well worth the visit and a hidden gem in Richmond if you’re looking for a fun and educational afternoon.

Our family of 4 enjoyed the museum & White House tour. It moved quickly enough to keep the attention of the teenagers and informative enough to please the grown-up history buffs. You need about an hour and a half to 2 hours to do both. A very pleasant way to spend a morning and see some history.

If you are like me, and know little about Jefferson Davis and nothing about his wife, 45 minutes with a great guide named Allie, will fix that!

Interesting tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Great stop for history lovers. Parking around the house is impossible as it is literally in the middle of a hospital complex next to the emergency room. Park in the hospital deck and the museum will validate parking so it’s no cost

The house has been restored very close to its condition when Jefferson Davis and his family lived there. Our docent was excellent. I really enjoyed my visit.

Interesting tour to learn about the Davies government. this is not a historical tour, it´s a tour about an elegant home from the Civil War days and on how was restorated. If you are interested in fabrics, fine china and interior design, this place is for you.

A guided tour of the White House of the Confederacy. Home has been restored with mostly the original furnishings. Very interesting and informative.

You can only tour the house with a guide. It is not an extraordinary house in and of itself; it's the history behind it and the fact that it is such a period piece that makes the house worth going through. Our well versed guide also gave us a lot of background information about the first family of the Confederacy as we toured the building. This is definitely worth doing if you have an interest in Civil War history.

The tour takes about an hour. I enjoy going into old homes and see the Decore. The White House did not disappoint. Our guide Anna did a wonderful job explaining the history of the house. Parking in the hospital parking garage is very convenient and they validate the ticket. Do you
The only thing negative is we all felt the outside of the house needed a fresh coat of paint. Parking in

Visited on the Passport Weekend. I have always wanted to visit and with the museum closing soon, I felt like I better visit before the doors were shuttered.

While the museum hall was in need of updating, I really enjoyed the exhibits. I only hope to see them again in the new location. I was disappointed while visiting the Tredegar site. I am reserving judgment though until the new site is fully open.

I hope that the valuable objects in the collection will not be regulated to a dark storage room somewhere.

The young woman who led the tour today was extremely well versed in the history of the Davis household. She led a very interesting tour and answered all the questions thrown at her with grace.

The house is very well interpreted with both original and period furnishings. I was surprised at the ornate nature of the interior.

HIghly recommend if you are interested in Civil War and/or Richmond history.

When booking this tour, I wasn't aware how embedded this site is in the ugly, downtown, high rise area of Richmond. I had an address for parking but didn't realize that you enter at the top of an 8 story parking garage that is also used by the hospital. Judging by how crowded the parking garage was, people in Richmond must be very sick. We eventually found the Confederate White House. You check in at a modern visitors' center and wait there or in the courtyard of the house. The tour begins there and proceeds to the front of the house, where you are led to see the first and second floors of the home. I understand that not too long ago the second floor was not open to tourists. It was a great tour and our tour guide, Chuck, was learned and engaging. There were two issues I had with this place.

First, in the spirit of the age, this national monument was been transformed from a mere historical site worthy of preservation into a means by which to push a nasty. ahistorical, biased political narrative. Even its wikipedia page says that its purpose is to "undermine" the "Lost Cause of the Confederacy" which in reality means that they promote a BLM view of history that openly mocks and degrades White Southerners. The book shop mostly consists of titles by black authors dealing with slavery or the African American experience, even by laughably bad authors like Ta-Nahisi Coates. Souvenirs run heavy towards items glorifying the Union cause or that reflect African American concerns. Even the tour guide was ever so careful to refer to slaves as as "enslaved persons" and when relating an incident in which a few house slaves escaped during the confusion caused by a fire, seemed to reflect gleefully that the slaves had set the fire themselves. In other words, "how funny it is that an entire family of White people (not to even think of the other slaves in the house) might have been burned to death" if it meant that a couple of Black people were able to escape to "freedom". Weird.

Secondly, when I bought a few souvenirs after the tour, the cashier mau maued me into rounding up the price to support the museum. I was torn. After all, I wouldn't mind throwing in a few cents to support the preservation of this important place, but on the other hand I felt like I was supporting antifa as well.

In short, I recommend visiting this place. It's well worth it. It's just that it, like much of the country, is in the grip of an insane ideological cult that poisons the experience a bit. Here's hoping the fever will eventually pass.

Our tour, originally scheduled for 10:15am on Sunday 10/25 never happened. This was due to a HVAC issue impacting the property. An email was sent to us advising of this on the Friday before. Unfortunately, we had no access to my mail while on the road. We learned of the sites closing by another visiting couple trying to secure tickets on the same day. We then called the affiliated Civil War Museum and was advised of the situation. Once we notified them of our plight, we were given a full refund for the house tour, as well as, the Civil War Museum that we also book. This was the best that could be done given the situation. The money we saved on the admissions was well spent in the Civil War Museum's gift shop.

I take my son to a lot of historic places. I thought the overall experience was underwhelming. The tour guide was okay and the home itself was okay. Not a lot was said about interesting facts from that time period. We recently visited William Howard Taft house and Cincinnati Ohio. I learned more there than I ever expected. Not just about the people in the man but about the time period. I would skip the tour of the house spend more time in the Civil War Museum connected to it now that was fantastic. Also the house is incredibly dark with all the blind shut. Very hot very crowded and with very steep steps.

This was a terrific tour of the
home Jefferson Davis lived in during the Civil War. Our guide was great. She anticipated our questions. You can take pictures. You do need to be able to climb stairs for this. Not good for small kids. Takes about 45 min. Well worth it. Parking close by. Shutters are because they need renovating

The house tour was great learning about the house and pieces inside it. Great history of the Davis family. The museum was wonderful. Lots of artifacts and regimental flags, which rarely survive the times. There are plenty of museums about the winning Union side. It was nice to see some Confederate artifacts and stories as they are more rare because many people do not want to talk about them. This is a shame because it is still a part of history that we all can learn from. Though there is no direct parking, it is close by within easy walking distance. The parking garage at the hospital was full. But they gave me a pass to have my car valet parked in front of the hospital for only $2.00.

Neat place to tour and see the home. A lot of history took place there and it was neat to see where Davis had his office, where he met with Lee and where Lincoln had visited.

My husband is a military history buff; me, not so much. Even so, I found this museum well laid out, with good displays and flow. It's coverage was more balanced than I expected given its location at seat of Confederate Government. I didn't get bored!

A hidden gem in Richmond, a little hard to find in the middle of medical center. But tour guide was great, very knowledgable and interesting!

The museum is being relocated so we couldn't see that. However we did take a tour and our guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which really made the tour. I was a bit nervous coming here since I'm not a huge Civil War fan but I loved that nothing was opinionated - just factual. It gave a good glimpse into Jefferson Davis's domestic life during the Civil War.

Morgan was our guide. Very knowledgeable. Could have loosened up a little more. Appeared to want to say her script and move us on thru. Enjoyed seeing the house and furnishings

It wasn't so easy to find out about this site as compared to other Richmond sites. It seems there’s a bit of thought that it might just disappear sometime.
After reading a lot about the American Civil War, we wanted to see what the place was. So we asked around while in Richmond and were given a few vague responses including one, “I think its closed down and not open anymore.”

Which we found was true— sort of. In fact one needs to reserve a tour on their website, in advance, to tour the interior of the house.

We visited outside and it was valuable to see what it really looks like, a lovely home in an old, downtown Richmond neighborhood that these days, is more a hospital than homes. The back garden is open, landscaped and allowed one to imagine this once hot spot in American history.

What an interesting museum, with quite a few rare and historically meaningful pieces.

The White House is really worth the visit with there too, some exquisite pieces and beautiful stories to match!

Access is a bit tricky however, the White House and museum being fenced in by the hospital grounds and the car park being narrow and congested.

It was a different time,nation,world back then. We can't erase this nations history, so come here and learn it , so we all have a better understanding why it happened and why it had to end the way it did.

My wife & I went on an anniversary get away. We loved the tour. It reminded us of other period homes we've seen (Mt. Vernon). Our tour guide was great. He was well informed and the tour was paced well. We learned a lot about Mrs. Davis that we didn't know. It was well worth our time.

How to present Confederate history in an objective, unbiased way? This museum succeeds in discussing how Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family lived here during the Civil War. Excellent tour guide, Charlie.

I did the white house tour Saturday and throught it was very interesting in a good way would love to do it again one day

the information given on the tour of the house is fantastic.
though reading before hand on Dais, i knew some of the stuff they talked about already
unfortunately you cant take pics of the inside.
you park at a garage across the street, get it validated and you dont have to pay for the parking in the hospital garage

The Museum of the Confederacy is probably one of the best places to se uniforms and relics from the Confederacy. They have a excellent collection and a beautiful display, lots on nice items from famous confederates. A very god place to learn about the history of the civil war. Make sure that you also take the guided tour in the White House of the Confederacy, a beautiful house with lots of history. The guides are entertaining and, and rely know the history. Highly recommended!

This was a beautiful old home occupied by Jefferson Davis and his family. Lots of original furnishings to see. Tour guide was excellent. Staircases alone are worth the visit! Easy parking in garage next to hospital. Be sure to have gift shop clerk validate parking so you don't have to pay!

So amazing to see and hear the history of this building. Lady who gave us a tour was so nice and Knowledgeable. Love the fact they left it on the spot it was built and built around it.

Well worth the time to visit and take a guided tour...our guide was very pleasant and obviously passionate about telling us the history of the White House and the people who lived/worked in it. The museum is quite extensive next door and holds many exhibits of the era. Very courteous staff, a great way to spend the afternoon!

This tour was a wonderful surprise, didn't know how beautiful the inside was, enjoyed walking around in here two different time, one with a tour guide. I recommend that; learn ALOT. loved standing next o the statue of Thomas Jefferson right where he stood... and oh the beauty of the dome on the inside; who knew??

Well preserved, and well guided by a local guide, you can understand a little bit more of American history, and especially learn about the American Civil War.

One of the most informative historical house tours I have taken. Definitely a must do while in Richmond.

a disappointing small house for being the president residence.
Besides it is in the middle of high rise buildings with few space around

This place is, sadly, sitting surrounded by a large hospital campus but it is well worth seeing. You aren't aware of all of the bustle when you are inside.

It was a nice tour. Went through 5 rooms downstairs (including the starting point, the entryway) and 3 rooms upstairs. There was a third floor but we were not allowed up there. There are some benches to sit on along the way inside the house. You have to purchase the tickets online ahead of line for they are by tours only. And you need to arrive there at the latest half an hour early for there’s traffic, construction, and parking is a beast to find. They share the parking structure with the hospital so you’ll need to take your parking ticket in for them to validate it. Despite all that hassle to just get there it’s a great tour to take.

This was a really interesting tour, made especially good by the tour guide, Eric. The building has been in use since it was built

There are many different things to see at this museum. I enjoyed seeing the different confederate flags from the different states. My assumption beforehand was that a confederate flag was a confederate flag. This is not true. They all look different.

Taylor, the tour guide, did a wonderful job sharing all the stories of the home. Very interesting and enjoyable tour.

Our guide Bryce was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and readily answered questions. The house has been restored beautifully and is definitely a labor of love by many people. The museum is very nice and presents history in a balanced way. Plan to park on the street (easy to use machines to pay for up to 2 hours) during the week as the hospital parking had no spaces.

Tour guide gave a detailed history going room to room, explaining events that occurred in each room as well as famous civil war visitors, including President Lincoln after the downfall of Richmond. The furnishings and details notable.

This is one of three museums (The others are at Tredegar and Appomatox) of the Confederacy. They have been renamed, but their perspective is unchanged.

The exhibits are very well done, and the tour of the CSA White House is a must. The elegant house and family stories bring Davis and his family to life.

Unfortunately, the entire complex is surrounded by a HUGE university hospital. Theoretically, there is free parking in the parking garage next door, but there were no spots available for us, and we ended up paying for street parking several blocks away. The museum staff told us that Thursday afternoons are problematic, as that is when student doctors have practica.

We got a ticket to this as a bundle with the civil war museum ticket. I love touring historical houses so I loved it. There was a lot I didn’t know about the history of it and I learned quite a bit on the tour. It’s a beautiful house. They also have a small gift shop with some cool books and souvenirs. You do have to wait for your time slot. Luckily we hit it with only about 15 minutes before the start but I imagine if you hit it wrong the gap might be bigger. There are quite a few benches in the garden/courtyard outside so waiting wasn’t too bad but the only bad thing was the 100s of bees that were everywhere. I’m allergic so I was a bit on edge. It ended up fine and I enjoyed the house. Also it’s in a very awkward area...smack in the middle of the hospital so parking is a little wild. Beware of that. If you like history definitely check it out!

This memorial is not only build to commemorate. Education so we all learn of the sacrifices made. But in my humble perspective this place offers more. A place to contemplate that freedom comes at a cost. The elderly volunteers provided a warm welcome. They volunteered to explain when asked. Volunteers who show dedication for this special place.

Thank you for your servive!

Not particularly interesting but if you are in Richmond you cannot go home without at least walking past it - if only just to say that you have. It is also located in a very interesting area now occupied by the Virginia Commonwealth University and not too far from the Capitol and all the buildings around it that are also worth seeing.

The museum tour was interesting, but the White House tour was by far the best part. I only gave it a 4 because I was very disappointed by the fact that you can not take pictures. I understand no flash, but to say I can't take pictures because I may sell them is a bit ridiculous. Otherwise, awesome tour and our tour guide, Morgan, was very friendly, quick witted and informative. I definitely recommend this tour.

We wanted to see the White House of the Confederacy and museum to gather more information about the period. The museum had lots of artifacts and was very well done. Our guide through the White House, Charlie, was outstanding. His depth of knowledge was amazing and his presentation style was very interesting. He made the old place come alive and we learned a lot about the building, its history and inhabitants. We recommend a visit.

My husband and I along with our friends decided to visit the White House, which was on our list of places to tour. Great tour guide, very pleasant and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and it's free.

We were a little disappointed that we did not get to see more of the house. We saw the entry, dining room, den and two bedrooms. Wondered where was the kitchen and other necessary work rooms were? The stories shared by the guide were entertaining and informative. The parking was an issue to find.

The closing of the Museum of the Confederacy on 9/30 does detract from the appeal. The tour was still very good and there is a well stocked gift shop. If you’re in downtown Richmond, it’s definitely worth your time. Combination tickets for the MOC at Tredegar are available.

Cody gave an exceptional guided tour of the White House. It was very informative and as he discussed the occupants and their struggles during the time it made it much more personal. I also enjoyed the museum. You can view at your own pace and it is laid out well.

Interesting opportunity to see the South! Wonderful to see, yet not very interesting. Our tour guide was nice, but just OK.

The musuem is being combined with the nearby Tredegar branch so we wanted to visit before it closed. Even my 9 year old daughters found all the personal items belonging to the names they have heard, such as Lee or Jackson, interesting. The clear displays and descriptions helped bring all those battlefields to life. In addition, the guide did a tremendous job as we toured the "White House" next door. Well worth the effort to see such an intimate look at the Confederacy.

My family actually thought this was better in several ways than visiting America's White House. This gives you an actual real tour of the home with some context of the time period and Civil War facts. I never knew that Lincoln and Tad visited this building only 2 days after the Confederate capital fell. Also, there was a lot of info. presented about Jefferson Davis and his marriage to Varina.

Excellent tour.

Couldn't get in because of the lock down, but nice little park to walk through. Not that much to see, but little green oasis between the skyscrapers.

My husband and I spent our last day In Virginia sightseeing downtown in Richmond.
We spent a couple of hours at The American Civil War Museum, and definitely could have spent even more time there.
We did the combination package of The Museum and The White House of The Confederacy.
The museum has an extensive collection of weapons, clothing, picture and flags from the Civil War.
There are also a lot of stories about the soldiers lives as well as the general populations hardships of the war.

The guided tour through Confederate President Jefferson Davis family’s White House was interesting and very well done. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer the myriad of questions the group had for him. The house and its furnishings were very well kept; many furnishings were verified by Davis’ wife before her death. The Museum of the Confederacy was also excellent, presenting verifiable historic details of the Civil War and the government of the Confederacy.

Guided 45-minute tour of the home of Jefferson Davis. Go for the history moreso than the site itself.

During my 4 days in Richmond I received the most education about the Civil War! This museum was a pretty comprehensive look at history. I do highly recommend also doing the house tour, as it might have been as interesting, if not more, than the museum itself. Our tour guide, Charlie, was excellent! Gave lots of interesting facts and a few laughs as well!

This place saving the atmosphere of most glorious and sad time in American history. Without interpretation it just giving you windows to the time. Victor always rewriting history and strange that is not happened here yet. Please rush to see before it is too late.

We lucked out hugely by having Gary as our tour guide of the J. Davis White House. He was lively, informative, and full of stories that fascinated us including his own history growing up in the Richmond area. His enthusiasm was inspiring. There was no slant to his tour. He related the positive and the negative of the house's history, and made these famous members of the family and associates come alive. Gary is truly an expert, and a very warm, caring communicator.

It was interesting to say the least. I especially loved they had a collection of civil war state flags and not just replicas. We didn't go into the white house of the confederacy as it was extra and honestly we were a little tired.

So glad we visited! Our guide was Charlie and he was super knowledgeable, without being bias. We absolutely enjoyed our tour, based partly on Charlie's sense of humor.

All historical facts were covered as well as much as “the why”. Super interesting. While many people shun this part of our national history, it all fits together to give us the great society we live in today.

One of the few tours I would do again.

I found this tour very interesting and not too long- about an hour. Our guide was excellent, giving us very interesting intonation but also allowing us to answer questions.

I have visited these two places several times, and the change is obvious. Formerly named the Museum of the Confederacy, the owners of the "new and improved" American Civil War Museum" are obviously a younger generation now, indoctrinated with liberalism and lacking in understanding of and appreciation for the Southern "cause".
I applaud the improved number and quality of artifacts in the museum. As for the tour guide for the Confederate White House, his knowledge was sufficient but liberal bias was evident. My whole group commented on that after we left. Sad to see.
The tour guide a few years ago was a black gentleman who understood well the people who lived in that house during the war and the reason they fought. Missed him.

Excellent tour that I highly recommend! We booked reservations from home weeks in advance and on the day of tour, we finished our previous sites early and asked if we could join an earlier tour of the house. They were most accommodating, and we waited just a few minutes in the ante room for our tour to begin. They have a gift shop which we perused while we waited. Our tour was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the house, Richmond, and the Civil War in general, and that made for a very pleasant experience. The tour is worth seeing and should not be missed if you are taking a historical look at Richmond.

Wow! Well organized and interesting to see aetifacts and memoriabilia from long ago! Lee's camp, rifles, uniforms, etc. To see the holes in the uniforms, wondering if a moth got to it or was it from a bullet?

We are history buffs already, but learned a great deal from our very knowledgeable guide, Charlie. I was amazed at how he knew very detailed information and dates without using any notes. He also told some funny stories. We enjoyed the museum and artifacts as well. But we are bothered by the name change, as this is a history museum devoted exclusively to the Conferderacy, not the Civil War in general. It is appropriate to display the flag because it is a museum, not some kind of political rally. Too much political correctness detracts from the whole learning experience.

I really enjoyed this tour. You get to see a decent amount of the house and learn a lot about how the CSA leadership worked and how some of the aspects of the house contributed to their downfall. Very educational as well.

If you only have time to do this of the museum at Historic Tredegar, do this one, because this one actually has so much more that is specific to Richmond.