The White House of the Confederacy

The White House of the Confederacy was the official residence of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States during the American Civil War. Located in Richmond, Virginia, it served as both his home and the Confederate government’s executive office from 1861 to 1865. Today, it functions as a museum, offering insights into the Confederacy's history, the war era, and Davis’s leadership. The building is a significant historical site, reflecting the Civil War’s political and social complexities, and provides visitors with a deeper understanding of this tumultuous period in American history.