Skip the Line: Beauvoir General Admission Ticket


2 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile 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.

Inclusions

  • Tour guide
  • Entry/Admission - Beauvoir

What to expect

Visit: Beauvoir, 2244 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39531-5023

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.


Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
FarAway625004
March 2021

Waste of money expected some historical perspective around why this man is celebrated ... there is no reason to celebrate this

707mamab
May 2021

Beauvoir is a beautiful home! The tour and the library on site provide an interesting and informative way to learn about Mississippi history. I highly recommend the tour of the house and library for individuals, families, and student field trips.

Juvibird
April 2021

Interesting facts and insights into American history. Good guide. Great gift shop. Obviously underfunded as grounds and structure in need of TLC.

gaylet132
March 2021

What a great tour of Jefferson Davis's last place of residence. Rob was our guide, and he would give any historian a run for his/ her money. He told some incredible stories of the men and women who settled Biloxi and brought trains and industry to the area. He incorporated all of us into his t...

Tim S
February 2021

The history of the grounds and the artifacts in the museum are very interesting. For those complaining about masks, we were social distanced in a large room. Its hard to give a presentation and talk loud enough with a mask on. If you're that worried, stay home. The guide was knowledgeable and kne...

Lennon8802
December 2020

I think it was the tour guide more than anything else that made this tour what it was. Best tour we have ever had by a mile!

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