Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History — Attraction in Danville

What a historic treasure! The house has such a significance in US history, it should not be missed. The woman from the gift shop gave me a private tour, and we were able to have some discussions on different topics of historic interest. The house is beautifully maintained, with many original furnishings, paintings and clothing of the Sutherlins. Too bad the town turned it into a library at one point and moved the stair case, but you can definitely get a feel of what it looked like when Jefferson Davis stayed there. There is a wonderful Civil War room, with artifacts, Civil Rights wing, a black opera star Camilla Williams wing and an art exhibit wing.There is also an auditorium, but it was empty.The house has a spooky feeling and is haunted by benevolent ghosts. An upstairs room is the meeting place for the Daughters of the...

This place was a total surprise. It was so informative of history. It has a beautiful art section with lovely painting. The artist did his painting different from most others. They will have a Civil Rights exhibit detailing the 60s to the present. The house itself was the last Co federate White House. It was here the Jefferson Davis heard the news of surrender. I loved learning so many facts about funerals duing the 1800s. Definately worth the money. The 2 gentlemen that operate the museum were wonderful. They wete always at hand to anseer any question or engage in...

Very nice place to visit I was surprised if some of the history in the museum. Didn't know it was for Jefferson Davis's last White House was for a whole 7 days. Even though the house has went extensive Renovations over the years it's still easy to see how people live for the times. Well worth taking the audio tour takes about an hour and worth all the time going...