My husband is a keen student of the Civil War, and he was pleased to see some items that he's never seen exhibited. The house is beautifully appointed with impecable attention to the details of the period. You'll feel as if the family and Jeff Davis have just stepped out! The audio tour is informative, and the docents can answer... More

I grew up near Danville, so I am familiar with earlier versions of this building and its historical significance. Until our recent visit, however, I had not seen its development or experienced the high level of presentation. The introductory film and the audio tour compare favorably with the best in this country and beyond. Wall signage enhances the experience. Who... More

Hard to believe this home is as old as it is. It's a shame that the city of Danville added on to it back around 1930(?). When we went this past week, the tour fee is $5, and they give you a cd player with headphones for your tour. They had a lot of cool old furniture from the period,... More

I had the opportunity to visit the Danville Museum on a free afternoon by myself. As I am from the West Coast I do not know as much about the Civil War as I probably should but I feel like after a visit to this attraction I have learned a lot. I was greeted by two of the docents in... More