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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $13.62

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Mon 23 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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lovestoeat328

Jul 2022

Interesting home and museum. Lovely gift shop. People dressed as soldiers were there that day to do a reenactment.

scott r

May 2022

There's a fair collection of JD material in the museum, and history if you do not know it already, though I was left somewhat confused over whether he was actually impoverished after the war or merely only 'rather comfortable' (the former is emphasized, the latter seems more likely). Material generally accessible is not a deep dive, though one gets the sense a research librarian would discover more. As for the house, the guide did a good job of it, though you essentially stand in the main hall and view 3 of the 4 adjoining spaces (one closed due to hurricane damage). Back rooms are not open, which is a shame. What's there is nicely presented and again, the docent took questions, gave considered answers and did a nice job elaborating history of the house and how JD came to be there. It is a very large group, perhaps if they opened more rooms and increased frequency a bit visitors would have a better experience. In all though, I'm glad to have seen it and for the history buff this should be on the list. Interesting and seemingly incongruous that Oscar Wilde made a pilgrimage here / what isn't mentioned is that Davis was not impressed (I imagine he used slightly different words in private)

SheriAnn_W

May 2022

The grounds are very nice. The tour guide was very informative and the house was AMAZING. SO EDUCATIONAL