First White House of the Confederacy

I will admit, I enjoy touring historical sites but it is not the first thing I want to do when I go somewhere. My family was in town and my papa loves to visit historical sites. I was not sure what to expect but I was not disappointed.
When we walked in a nice lady greeted us at the front door and explained how the self-​guided tour was set. She pointed at plaques that were on the outside of each room and pointed to folders on the table and said each room is labeled and discussed inside the tour book.
The tour book was detailed but were getting dingy. It is time to print more tour books. They did a very good job at keeping the house clean. We were able to get a clear picture of what the house would have truly looked like during the time period and the Relic Room offered a variety of several different memorabilia pieces that were well preserved and nice displayed. I would go back here if family wanted to check it out.
It was free for all visitors.

Definitely somewhere to stop by while checking out all of the historic sites around town. The gentleman/​guide was very friendly and informative. You can feel the Rebel spirit in this place… for better or worse.

Well-​maintained and interesting place to visit, especially for the Civil War historian.
The tour guide is an incredibly knowledgable guy that also does living history engagements. He fielded all of my questions thoroughly and did a great job entertaining and educating our group.
It’s free and right across from the Alabama State Capitol building: no reason not to check it out!

A really neat historic site in the Alabama state capital of Montgomery that you can visit for free. This was the home Jefferson Davis lived in as President of the Confederacy during the first few months the capital of the Confederacy was located in Montgomery. A few months after the Confederacy formed the capital moved from Montgomery, AL to Richmond, VA. You can explore all the main parts of the house including the upstairs. They have it set up to look like it did when Davis lived here and I believe a lot of the furniture is original. A lot of neat artifacts are on display inside as well. Definitely make a stop here whether you like history, architecture or whatever. They have it fixed up really nice both inside and outside also.

Neat to see all the history inside. Way better than the White House up north. Plus it’s free and there’s no wait.

I mean, it’s history.
No judgment for visiting.
It happened, it was ugly and inhumane– not your fault, or mine.
We’re just observing what was.
And this house is preserved very well. I enjoyed my visit. Especially the handwritten letters and artifacts in the relic room.
The tour is self guided, free, and everyone was helpful in answering questions. I appreciated the booklet of information provided for each room.
Very insightful tour. Make sure to bring coins for parking meters.

January 12, 2013, Tony and I enjoyed a walking tour of Montgomery, Alabama. We parked at the Visitors Center down by the river at the Union Station Buidling (free on Saturday and Sunday) and we walked through the town. It was a great day for a walk. It was warm and clear and sunny. We enjoyed it very much!
We stopped in at this great historical old home of the Confederacy. It was a home donated by the southern people for the President of Confederacy live… President Davis and his family with his children lived it. It is now sitting on the grounds or across the street from the Capitol building complex on donated land. It was moved from its first location down by the river to this spot. The Ladies Historical Society bought the home and had it moved to save it Historical value!
The house is lovely and furnished very well. When you go in your greet by a nice gentleman who is the caretaker. He gives you a brief tour of the all the rooms on the first floor and some of the historical facts and stories, then turns you loose. You can go upstairs and enjoy looking around at your own pace. There is a museum upstairs of items that belonged to the family. The original beds that the President and his family slept in.
The tour was very reasonably priced. I would do it again when I am in the area. I am a history NUT so seeing things more than once is a must. just in case you missed something the first time!
Visiting Montgomery soon? Check out his great Historical Site! you will be glad you did…

We stopped in while walking around Montgomery. It was a free, self-​guided tour of the house that Jefferson Davis and his family lived in during a part of 1861 before the Confederate capital moved to Richmond, VA. If you’re a history buff, you will find the home delightful, as it contains many of the original pieces. If you’re not into J. Davis and his history, you will still be able to appreciate the old, beautiful home.
It’s near enough to the other Montgomery attractions to be worth stopping in for a few minutes!