Skip the Line: Beauvoir General Admission Ticket

Overview

Completed in 1852, Beauvoir is located in Biloxi, MS and was the last home of Jefferson Davis, the first and only President of the Confederate States of America. This general admission ticket provides access to the museum and grounds, where you'll have a "beautiful view" from its from front porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound. Davis purchased the home in 1879 as a quiet retreat to write his books and papers.

City: Biloxi

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $13.62

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $13.62

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What's Included

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Biloxi
2244 Beach Blvd,

This ticket provides direct entry into the attraction

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Beauvoir

Spend a day at Beauvoir, and you'll instantly know why Jefferson Davis called Biloxi, MS home! Your tour will be led by a trained guide through Beauvoir’s beautiful mansion which was commissioned by James Brown in 1848. Your guide will provide intimate details about Jefferson Davis the United States Congressman, Secretary of War, and Senator. Come learn about how he became Provisional President of the Confederate States of America, and what led to his death in 1889. Your ticket also includes access to the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library, Beauvoir Museum, Beauvoir Memorial Cemetery, Oyster Bayou, Mrs. Varina's Garden, and historical cottages. Throughout the tour, you'll learn more about: • Beauvoir's construction beginning in 1848 • Boarding and lodging of the house between the years 1852-1927 • Household utilities such as water, waste, heat and light • Spaces in the house such as the halls and parlors, the semi-private kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms • Daily chores and seasonal tasks of Beauvoir • The transformation of the land to a Confederate Soldier's Home for the Confederate Veterans and their wives and widows 1903-1957. • The Industrial Revolution and Mass Production of weapons during the Civil War years 1861-1865.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (76)

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t b

Nov 2019

Really enjoyed the tour. Tour guide was very knowledgable about the property and its contents. Gave a glimpse into what houses really looked like back then.

Paoball

Nov 2019

This is a nice historical home with a good docent, full of antiques and history. The museum gift shop has loads of interesting items as well. I particularly liked the Confederate soldier’s cemetery behind the home due to all the retirees who Died at the He during the 1920s through the 1950/

lisanjohn

Nov 2019

My husband and I really enjoyed the tour of Beauvoir. The tour guide, Donna, was very knowledgeable and you could really tell that she thoroughly enjoyed her job. She even stayed after the tour to answer questions that we had. We are looking forward to visiting in the future and actually staying in the guest house on the property.