J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace [VA]

Description

The J.E.B. Stuart Birthplace commemorates the site where J.E.B. Stuart (1833-1864), future Confederate commander, was born. Best known for his mastery of both cavalry and reconnaissance, Stuart treasured his family lands, but was unable to retire to them due to his death on May 12th, 1864, following a wound received at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. The site presents information on his family home, destroyed by fire, and his role in the Civil War.

The site offers a self-guided walking tour with interpretive signage.

Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site [GA]

Description

The Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site, situated on the site where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was arrested, is located on 13 acres in south-central Georgia, and consists of a museum, short trail, gift shop, picnic area, and group shelter.

The museum offers an annual exhibits, along with a short film which showcases the history of the site. The historic site also offers ranger led tours and a short nature trail. The website offers basic visitor and historical information along with an events calendar.

Museum and White House of the Confederacy [VA]

Description

The Museum of the Confederacy is located in Richmond, Virginia, and is housed in the Civil War residence of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. The home serves as both a historic house museum and general museum of the Confederacy.

The museum offers a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the Confederacy, living history programs during the summer months, and tours for adults and children. The website offers teacher resources, including lesson plans and field trip information; visitor information; and a calendar of events.

Robert Toombs House Historic Site [GA] Anonymous (not verified) Tue, 01/08/2008 - 13:33
Description

Robert Toombs is notable for his service during the mid-1800s as a U.S. Congressman and Senator. He is also known for the creation of the Georgia state constitution, which was not changed until 1945. The home is a beautiful piece of Southern architecture, and today serves as a historic house museum.

The home offers tours, a variety of exhibits, a short video portraying Toombs, and special events including lectures and special exhibits. The website offers a brief biography of Toombs, an events calendar, and visitor information.

Jefferson Davis State Historic Site [KY]

Description

The Jefferson Davis State Historic Site marks the 1808 birthplace of the famous statesman, Jefferson Davis. Davis is most well known for serving as the first and only president of the Confederacy during the Civil War. The state historic site features a 351 foot tall monument to Davis as well as a visitor center, which features exhibits detailing Davis's political life before and after the Civil War, as well as historical artifacts and books regarding Kentucky and the Civil War.

The site offers an introductory film, exhibits, and a guided elevator tour. The website offers information regarding educational activities, specifically tours and field trips, visitor information, and very brief historical information about the life and times of Jefferson Davis.

Alabama State Capitol [AL]

Description

Completed in 1851, this National Historic Landmark is a museum of state history and politics. Additions to the building were made several times. The Confederacy began in the original Senate chamber and the Selma to Montgomery 1965 Voting Rights March ended on the street in front of the building. Today, the governor and other executive branch officers still occupy offices in the Capitol.

The site offers exhibits and tours.

Surratt House Museum [MD]

Description

Built in 1852 as a middle-class farm house for the family of John and Mary Surratt, the historic Surratt House also served as a tavern and hostelry, a post office, and a polling place during the crucial decade before the Civil War. During the war, it became a safehouse in the Confederate underground system which flourished in Southern Maryland. Today, the museum presents a variety of programs and events, recapturing the history of the mid-19th-century life and focusing on the web of the Lincoln assassination conspiracy and the involvement of the Surratt family.

A second website, maintained by the Surratt Society, can be found here.

The site offers exhibits, tours, educational programs, research library access, and monthly recreational and educational events.

Historic National Road in West Virginia [WV]

Description

The National Road in West Virginia is one of America's most important byways. Highlights of the road include the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, which has carried travelers across the Ohio River since 1849, two National Historic Sites, and the West Virginia Independence Hall and Museum, which chronicles the birth of West Virginia.

The site offers links to important sites along the road, a history of the byway, an events calendar, and visitor information.

Above entry was pre-existing. This organization provides basic information on a wide variety of sites along the historic road.