Monday, September 29 – We headed to downtown Montgomery, AL, this morning to visit the Capitol Building and the First White House of the Confederacy. They are located across the street from each other. There is plenty of parking available. We parked the big truck about three blocks away at the college stadium, and it was FREE!
We visited the First White House of the Confederacy first.
This is a free, self-guided tour. At the door, you pick up a tour guide printout that describes the many historical antiques throughout the home. You are welcome to tour every room both on the ground floor and upstairs. The 1835 house is completely furnished with original period pieces from the 1850s and 1860s.
Jefferson Davis’ bedroom.
First Parlor
Did you notice the arrangement on the piano in the photo above. Here is what it looks like close up. Cotton is huge in this area.
Marsha loved this bowl.
Upstairs bedroom.
One of the guest bedrooms.
Guest bedroom.
The original flag that draped over Mr. Davis’ coffin.
The only complaint Paul had was the lighting was quite dim making it difficult for him to see many of the displays. (it has nothing to do with “old guy eye sight”). Marsha loved this house and said it is a must see. She could spend hours and hours in a museum like this, but Paul was able to wrestler her out in about an hour.
Next post…Alabama Capitol.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
Interesting tour, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya Paul. . .just kiddin'. . .I like old house tours too. . .
ReplyDeleteHow'd we miss that? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool. I am really enjoying all the history stuff we are seeing this visit. I've learned so much. Wish we had more time.
ReplyDeleteI like when there is a self guided tour for free!! Having a docent is nice but if the museum has properly prepared info handy, I would rather tour myself. What a lovely place. Cotton as a decorative flower is different but doesn't surprise me in the south. Thanks for tour:)
ReplyDeleteI love the bowl that Marsha loved. I also loved the house that you both thought was great!
ReplyDeleteOur timing was off to visit the house ... thanks for showing us what we missed.
ReplyDeleteWe missed this on our trip to Montgomery, I meant we were just outside the house and did not come in. Thanks for showing the inside, its a lovely house.
ReplyDeleteDid you stay at Gunter Hill COE? its our almost perfect campground.
I had a volunteer in regimental surgeon garb give me the tour when I was there. He was a hoot.
ReplyDeleteNothing better than a self-guided tour of an historical site where you're also allowed to take photos! Great tour, thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt was sooo cold when we went through there in December, we had freezing rain and were trapped for a week.....so now, we must return and do all the fun stuff you are doing.
ReplyDeleteGreat tour, added to the list.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like the typical guy, trying to get his wife out of touring historic places and museums. :)
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