Beauvoir is the estate where Jefferson Davis, former President of the Confederate States, spent his final years along the banks of the Mississippi River. It is a quiet and quaint place that has quite a bit of charm. Many of the furnishings within the home are of the Davis family. After Varina, his wife died, she wished the estate to become a home for CSA Veterans and widows, which it did become. During the 1910's and 20's there were many dormitory style buildings on the grounds to serve those men and women. They are buried in a cemetery upon the estate. Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of the estate and it was repaired and restored thanks to contributions and donations from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Sons of the Confederacy.
A parlor to greet the many guests that visited
Original Clock
Ceilings were painted with a three dimensional appearance
Portrait of Jefferson Davis in his final years
Entrance or formal hallway
Varina's Bedroom
Sitting room
Winnie's room, along with her childhood dolls
Varina's Gardens
UDC archway to the cemetery
Tomb of the Confederate Unknown
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