burt stark museum

freckles46

Abbville is a great place if you are taking a road trip to visit places small and quant. stark tour we were so impressed with and if you love history the actual pieces of furniture in its decor itwined in the Civil War. The painting was beautiful so much so we bought the very large one and had it matted and framed and put over one of our guestroomsThe town was a great place for walking and seeing the attractions like the old city jail, the homes going back before the Civil War and on the way into Abbeville a menonite restaurant called Yoders in buffet stile and food out of this world. Town also has antique shops and gift shops.The opera house has a lot of old but not ragby at all- infact beautiful red velvet ad plays still put on.Very close to opera house is he beautiful hotel with antique decor and restaurant service and its surroundings and food a complete complement to a day in Town of Abbeville hotel Belmont

Carrie0693

Interested in Civil War learning well this is where the confederates began and ended, not in Charleston, SC as many are taught. Educated tour. I advise u to call in advance and schedule a personal tour like we did. Very friendly staff. No pix are allowed inside which is understandable for the pictures already faded. It's beautiful inside. Our 6 & 9yr old enjoyed it too.

peterp_knobel

Two lovely ladies of the historic society showed us around and explained lively and enthusiastic everything worth knowing about the house, its history and the Revolutionary War. We simply enjoyed it.

wewjaw

Birthplace and deathbed of the Confederacy. Famous people visited here, slept here, View the original artifacts of a by-gone era and hear the history of the family that kept this "mansion" alive. Even the stories of the last owner who lived here until her mid 90's will amaze you. Ms. Mary Davis was quite a character with a wit and strength we all admired.

eric20133102

This home is such a unique and historic remembrance to the history of South Carolina. Ruth is outstanding in the amount of level of information she is able to provide. She even played there as a neighbor child. Don't miss this. Donation in lieu of entrance fee.

markmH4339CX

Wonderful antebellum home at the fork of Main & Greenville Streets in Abbeville. It's greatest claim to fame is that Jefferson Davis met with his war cabinet for the last time in the parlor. It was here that he signed the orders releasing the Confederate troops from their enlistment obligations.

JeneD_13

This is a very good tour. I think children young and old will get a glimpse of life from another time in history. Being in this house takes you back more than 100 years to another way of life for all who lived in Abbeville, SC-which is my hometown Be sure to see the town and the shops.It is very beautiful at Christmas.

Nanatotwo

The Burt Stark home held an important role in the Civil War. This is the place where Jefferson Davis held his last cabinet meeting of that war and had to admit that they had lost the war. One important caveat, it is only open on Fridays and Saturdays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The guided tour is very good and moves right along. The tour guide was very knowledgable and friendly. There is a great deal of memorabilia to see, also. If you are a history buff, you don't need to miss.

Jakata31

The house is beautiful and very well kept up. There is an abundance of impressive memorabilia. The guided tour was excellent and moved right along with very interesting information and without being 'over talked'. A great part of our visit to this charming little town.

TryppAdams

This stately mansion brought me to Abbeville, and I am glad I made the visit, Once off the main road there is a great old town square, surrounded by shops. and just off the square is the Burt Stark Mansion. It looks great from the outside and if you can't be there Friday or Saturday from 1-5 then that is all you will see. I may be bitter but when a museums hours get this limited, it may be time to just make it someones home.

margaretz680

This is the site where Jefferson Davis held his last cabinet meeting with the council of the Confederate War. It was a sad meeting I am sure as they had to admit their cause had failed. I remember when Mary Stark Davis lived there when I was a little girl. She loved to tell the stories that I am sure she learned at the feet of her ancestors about that sad occasion. The house is a wonderland of antiques and history.

LynnJ27

The Burt Stark Mansion is a wonderful, historic Southern mansion, however its claim to fame is the historic event that happened here in 1865. On May 2, 1865 - more than two weeks after Lee surrendered to Grant in Virginia, President Jefferson Davis stopped here during his retreat south to rest and meet with his cabinet and military commanders. This would be his last council of war. Present were 4 cabinet members and 5 military leaders who, at this meeting, finally convinced Davis that resources were exhausted and the cause was lost.The home is beautifully preserved with wonderful antiques and the actual bed that Davis rested on that night. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and made the home come to life.The tour hours are somewhat limited - only Friday and Saturday, if I remember correctly. If history is your thing, it is well worth a visit.

laura1061

A great piece of history and interesting information on the tour. Make sure to contact the Welcome Center for hours of operation,