Thomas Jackson purchased the house in 1858 for $3,000.
The house served as his home for only three years before he left to join the Confederate Army.
During his residency, Jackson was a deacon at the local Presbyterian Church and a professor at VMI.
The structure reflects the vernacular architecture of the mid-19th-century Shenandoah Valley.
The onsite garden replicates the kitchen garden maintained by the Jackson family during their residence.
The Jackson House Museum is the only residence ever owned by Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, who lived here from 1858 until 1861. As a historic house museum in Lexington, Virginia, it preserves the interior and exterior to reflect the period of Jackson's life when he taught at the neighboring Virginia Military Institute. The property includes the main house, a detached kitchen, and a garden. Guided tours provide context on Jackson’s personal life, his role as a professor, and his transition into the Civil War. It is operated by the Virginia Military Institute, which maintains the site as a site of historical interpretation. The home displays original furnishings and personal artifacts belonging to the Jackson family.
The front exterior facade from the sidewalk, which captures the symmetry and historical aesthetic of the home.
Combine your visit with a walking tour of the nearby Virginia Military Institute campus.
Check the official VMI website ahead of arrival for potential closures due to academic calendar shifts.
Use the guided tour as your primary source of information, as many artifacts require context for full historical appreciation.
Do not attempt to enter private areas or touch items behind protective barriers; avoid visiting during VMI commencement or homecoming weekends unless prepared for large crowds.
Closed on certain major holidays and during winter breaks; check the VMI website for academic recess closures.
Maintain a quiet demeanor and avoid touching artifacts or furniture, as many items are original or fragile period pieces.
