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This building was built in 1818 and its owner, wanting to help the Confederate cause, donated his home to be the presidential palace of the Confederacy. President Davis and his family moved into this house in August of 1861 and stayed almost until Grant took Richmond in April, 1865. The 40-minute tour begins with a talk in the basement on the history of the house and then it's up a flight of stairs to the main entrance hall. Ever since the Confederate Literary Society bought the House, just short of being demolished, in 1896, there has been a big effort to have donated, buy back, or obtain on loan original pieces from the era in which the Davises lived here. Fully half of the furnishings are originals, the rest are period pieces and spot-on replicas. The Museum staff takes great care to make every room in the house look as if the Davises had just gone on holiday to Hilton Head. My friend Phil is right when he suggests getting the full package (museum and White House) tour because you do get a lot bang for the buck. Leave a Comment Address: 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA 23219Website: http://www.moc.org
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| | | | War Between the States (Civil War): White House of the Confederacy | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
While in the heart of Richmond, it is appropriate for you to visit the heart of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis' residence during the time. It is known as the White House of the Confederacy, although in comparison to the White House in Washington, this building meant alot more. This particular building was not only a residence, but also a site of Jefferson Davis' home office, and even the main living areas were turned into strategic war planning centers.
The historic information regarding this building shows that it was built in 1818 by Dr. John Brockenbrough, and went through a couple owners prior to the Davis' occupying it. It was owned and occupied until 1865 when the Davis family fled south through to Georgia, before eventually trying to flee west to avoid Union troops. The building continued on longer than the Confederacy however by being converted into the headquarters for the US occupation. After the war had completely ended, the building was converted into a public school. While inside in the tour, both Nat and I wondered how in the world they kept some of the artifacts of the Davis' reign intact with school children running around!
In 1890 after it had served its sentence with the children, the Confederate Memorial Literary Society purchased the buildings and began restoring it. It was the home to the Museum of the Confederacy for almost 80 years until it became completely restored to just a memory of the famous residents that lived there.
Admission is $8 for just the White House, or $11 for the combo with the Museum.
Monday- Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 12-5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day Leave a Comment Address: 12th and Clay streets, Richmond, VAPhone: 804-649-1861Directions: Located directly next to the Museum of the Confederacy.Website: http://www.moc.org Other Contact: info@moc.org
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| | | | War Between the States (Civil War): Monument Avenue | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Along this street are statues of key Confederates in the War for Southern Independence. In the 1970s, city leaders gave over the monuments to the state to prevent some future city government from moving or destroying the monuments.
J.E.B. Stuart Monument
Located in the centre of Stuart Circle, the monument is a focal point for the Fan neighbourhood. Stuart appears triumphantly atop his horse which happens to be placed facing the South. The monument creates an elabourate traffic circle like many European traffic intersections.
Lee Monument
The Robert E. Lee Monument was the first monument to be erected on Monument Avenue. At its unveiling in 1890, over 25,000 people, mostly veterans of the War for Southern Independence, attended the ceremony. It is easily one of the most eye-catching monuments in Richmond.
Stonewall Jackson Monument
Located at the busy intersection of Monument Avenue and Boulevard, the Stonewall Jackson monument is one of the less outstanding monuments of the avenue. Its simplicity adds to the overall effect and beauty of the statue.
Jefferson Davis Monument
Sculpted by a Richmond native, the Jefferson Davis Monument is an outstanding monument dedicated to the Confederate President completed in 1908, the centennial of his birth. The monument rises prominently in the median of Monument Avenue where it intersects with Davis Avenue.
Matthew Fontaine Maury Monument
This is one of the more unique monuments on the avenue in that many folks associate this war with land battles, often overlooking naval warfare. U.S. Naval officer and oceanographer who was the founder of the U.S. Naval Observatory; Confederate Head of Coast, harbour and river defences; Inventor of a torpedo; pioneer of wind and current charts.
The Arthur Ashe statue was put there as much to make a political statement as to honour the gentleman. He needs a statue, just not there. Folks from up north and other foreign destinations like to laugh at our monuments to the War for Southern Independence. Leave a Comment
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