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The Museum of the Confederacy

1201 E. Clay St., Richmond, VA 23219
855-649-1861
Ranked #6 of 74 attractions in Richmond
4.5 of 5 stars 118 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Military Museums, Museums
Owner description: The Museum of the Confederacy is located in Richmond, Virginia. The museum includes the former White House of the Confederacy and maintains a... more » Owner description: The Museum of the Confederacy is located in Richmond, Virginia. The museum includes the former White House of the Confederacy and maintains a comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts and photographs from the Confederate States of America and the American Civil War (1861–1865). Learn about the leaders of the Confederacy like Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee through stories told with their own personal belongings. The Museum also features exhibits focusing on the common soldier and life on the homefront. « less
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Richmond, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Before the relocation, the Museum was stuck behind the hospital parking garage, The house is lovely - the rest of the Museum is honoring the Confederacy with bullet - torn clothing, pictures of the Confederate heroes, and is quite mundane (Unless you are a civil war buff!) Hollywood Cemetery and Monument Avenue would complete the tour of the Confederate Capitol.

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Des Moines, Iowa
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We toured the Museum of the Confederacy, including the White House, while in Richmond. It was extremely well done and full of portals to the past. We felt transported to the time of The War Between the States. The stories of many of the participants sprung to life through exhibits of their clothing, articles of daily living, letters and words,... More

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Richmond
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The museum is outstanding and so many things to see that time can get away from you. Do not miss the tour of the house!

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Toronto
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

The Jefferson White House and Museum of the Confederacy were both great. Lots of great info and a nice tour of the home. It was a little funny that the events were portrayed in a way where it looked as though the North won despite their best efforts.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Have been in Virginia just over a week and visited many, many museums, including three days in Washington DC (Smithsonian’s). This museum has more authentic and interesting artifacts than any of the other museum that we have visited in the past 7-days. Actual weaponry, worn uniforms, real battle flags, detailed accounts of battles & happens and just simply "cool STUFF".... More

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San Carlos, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Interesting to see the little known Musuem and capitol of the confederacy Museum is definitely slanted towards the CSA but that is to be expected.

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Chester, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This museum is very important to see when you are traveling through our capitol. It is located next to the Confederate White House and holds alot of Civil War and Precivil War artifacts. See it, you won't be sorry.

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Sebastian, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Very well laid out, easy to walk thru. Nice tour of the southern white house.

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Virginia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This museum does a great job telling the history of a very dark period in USAmerican History. Allow a 2-3 hours if you want to see it all. If you want to read all of the exhibits, more time may be needed.

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Saco, Maine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

The Confederate White House was one of the high points of our road trip south. Our tour guide was incredible! He told great stories about the Davis family and the people around them. As for the Museum one would think the family had just stepped out! Highly recommend this tour!

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