JACQUELINE HOUSE MUSEUM

VICKSBURG, MS

Jacqueline House Museum, located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is a historic home turned museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of an affluent family during the Civil War era. The house was built in 1832 and purchased by the Klein family in 1856. The family lived in the house until 1976, and it was then turned into a museum in 1991.

The house is named after Jacqueline Klein, the daughter of the original owners, who donated the house and its contents to the city of Vicksburg. The museum features period furnishings, clothing, and other artifacts that give visitors a look at how the family lived during the 19th century.

One of the most notable features of the Jacqueline House Museum is the extensive collection of Civil War memorabilia, including letters, diaries, and other items related to local soldiers who fought in the war. The museum also features a garden and several outbuildings, including a kitchen, smokehouse, and carriage house.

Visitors to the Jacqueline House Museum can take a guided tour of the house and grounds, which typically lasts about an hour. The museum is open year-round, although hours may vary depending on the season. Admission fees are reasonable and help support the ongoing preservation of this historic home and its contents.

JACQUELINE HOUSE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VICKSBURG MS. US MID #8402800036

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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JACQUELINE HOUSE MUSEUM
1325 MAIN ST
VICKSBURG
MS
39183

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