Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters

We came in after I read reviews. Quite a great tour! The docent provides an extensive overview of the Jackson and the Moores (Mary Tyler Moore is a descendent!) who owned the house. I was very surprised by the number of original items in the house – from the desk and chair Jackson tried to resign his post, to the war-​related items lost by Union soldier on the battlefield. I highly recommend this tour.

I grew up in Winchester and had never been here until today. Well worth the visit. The docent led tour was very informative and full of civil war history, yet still entertaining for those of us who are not Civil War buffs.
Tours are led through two full floors of the home, and it is remarkable how much of the original furniture remains. Unique items include — the first house in Winchester with a floor grate used in the winter to allow fireplace heat to rise and warm the bedrooms, the prayer table and prayer book Stonewall Jackson carried with him to every battle. Of most note is one of the winning battle flags from the Civil War located on the top floor of the house.
Brian was a great tour guide. The tour lasted about an hour. I recommend a visit!

This tour was worth doing. I liked it more than others because many of the original pieces aren’t behind glass, and because the tour guide was awesome. She has some southern leanings, but she’ll tell you that straight up, which I respect. She also did a good job of explaining some of the effects of the civil war on the south.