First White House of the Confederacy
The temporary residence in Montgomery of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in 1861. This Italianate house displays original furniture and Civil War artifacts.
This two-story Italianate house, built in 1835, was home to the Davis family during the few months in 1861 when Montgomery served as the capital of the Confederacy, before the capital moved to Richmond. In 1921 the house was moved to its current site across from the Capitol and opened as a state museum with free admission. Exhibits include the Davis family's furniture and personal belongings, along with artifacts from the Civil War era. Pairing a visit with the Capitol and the civil rights sites offers a window into Alabama's complicated history.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 09:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Alabama State Capitol
- Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
- Civil Rights Memorial & Center
- Dexter Parsonage Museum
- Old Alabama Town
- Court Square Fountain
- Freedom Rides Museum
- The Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration