I've visited here thrice over 2 decades and learn something new every time. I went on a Saturdsy in early April was was unreasonably warm at 80 degrees. Our tour guide Wanda was informative. A family with 4 children between ages 3 to 8 were the others on my tour. The parents indicated that they were being home schooled which to me explained their good behavior and genuine interest in history. Understandably, the presentation was geared to the 4 children which I was fine with. The adjoining museum holds a surprising amount of Jackson paraphernalia, and the attendants were most helpful. Heard of Stonewall Jackson but interested in Major Jackson the family man and husband? Then check this out! read more

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I did not visit the house but I stopped and reviewed this wonderful historical marker that is placed outside. It's worth pointing out that we're in the south and Virginia fought for the Confederacy which may be a problem for some. The marker has the same text on both sides, reading "Virginia Military Institute instructor Maj. Thomas J. Jackson (1824-1863) and his second wife, Mary Anna Morrison (1831-1915), bought this house in 1858. Built ca. 1801, this typical middle-class dwelling was the only house Jackson ever owned. Enslaved African Americans Amy, Hetty, George, Cyrus, and Emma worked and lived on the property. Jackson left Lexington in April 1861 to fight for the Confederacy. Later known as "Stonewall," he became a lieutenant general. Mary Anna Jackson moved to North Carolina but owned this house until 1906, when it became the community hospital. The house has been a museum since 1954 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places." This is marker number Q-11-a and was erected by the Department of Historic Resources in 2021. [Review 19589 overall - 1426 in Virginia - 560 of 2023.] read more

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What a great piece of history in the heart of Lexington, Virginia! We spent a warm July day walking through downtown, but a highlight of our day was visiting General Thomas, "Stonewall" Jackson's house. The museum gave us a window into the life of the famous Confederate General. Learning about his family, life and faith really humanized him and showed the complexities of an often polarized time in America's history. Museum staff were helpful, attentive, and polite. They were more than willing to answer questions, but allowed us to experience the museum at our own pace. The virtual guided tour was incredibly informative and a great way to experience the museum. We would definitely recommend stopping at the Jackson house if you find yourself in Lexington. read more

Stonewall Jackson House - General Jackson's garden. - Museums Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

We visited on May 3rd. As an historian, and a teacher, I love learning about history and historical figures. The museum and interpreter clearly revere Jackson. I wish they would have given a more accurate and nuanced view. The interpreter even inferred that Jackson's sister, a Unionist, had a physical relationship with several Union soldiers (an unsubstantiated argument her husband claimed) Instead of digging into the real issue of enslavement. An interesting story could be told here. Families divided. Military leaders, while accomplished, on the wrong side of history, fighting for the wrong cause under the guise of states rights. The interpreter used words such as slave and master instead of enslaved and enslaver. Words matter. This is a museum, especially one associated with a university, should tell the story responsibly and accurately. Not in a reverential , "Lost Cause" way. Putting a few books about the Underground Railroad in the gift shop to check that box does a disservice to all. read more

This was our second visit to the Stonewall Jackson House. Our first trip was a rather quick walkthrough, but this time we met a guide named Phil. He provided us a personal guide and tour of the house. What an amazing and knowledgeable man. He spent the better part of an hour giving us insights to the house and the life of Thomas and Anna Jackson. His knowledge was incredible and his stores enthralling. It's gentleman like him why I visit these places. The Jackson House is lucky to have him on their staff. Thank you Phil for such a memorable visit and for asking about the dog tag around my wife's neck. read more

There is an in person tour and a self guided mobile tour. This house is right off the main downtown strip. You are allowed to take pictures inside the house. And the museum has some amazinggggg objects from Jackson's life and his families lives. We got to tour Stonewall Jackson's home in Lexington, VA. Here are some key points of his life for a quick history lesson Thomas Jackson attended West Point and graduated in 1846, 17th in his class of 59. He served with distinction during the Mexican War, earning promotions up to the rank of major. Following a religious awakening in Mexico, Jackson became a pious Presbyterian for the remainder of his life, neither drinking nor smoking. He was a professor at the Virginia Military Institute from August 13, 1851 to 1861. Thomas Jackson married Eleanor Junkin on August 4, 1853. She died in childbirth on October 22, 1854. He then married Mary Anna Morrison on July 16, 1857. When Virginia seceded from the Union (April 17, 1861), Governor John Letcher ordered Jackson and his VMI cadets to Richmond on April 21, 1861, to serve as drillmasters for new army recruits. On April 27, 1861, Virginia Governor John Letcher ordered Jackson to take command at Harpers Ferry, where he organized the troops that would soon comprise the famous "Stonewall Brigade." Thomas Jackson earned the name of "Stonewall" when his brigade stoutly withstood a Union assault of Henry Hill during the Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861. Promoted to brigadier general on June 17, 1861. Promoted to major general on October 7, 1861. Promoted to lieutenant general on October 10, 1862. During the spring of 1862, he conducted his famous Shenandoah Valley Campaign, where he successfully engaged 3 Union armies, preventing them from reinforcing the Union offensive against the Confederate capitol, Richmond. Stonewall's leadership abilities were instrumental in Confederate successes at the Seven Days' Battle, the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Antietam, the Battle of Fredericksburg, and the Battle of Chancellorsville. At the battle at Chancellorsville (May 2-4, 1863), Thomas Jackson was wounded by his own soldiers on May 2, 1863. His left arm was amputated and he died a week later, of "pneumonia". read more

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A well done job of telling Jackson's story. Friendly and informative staff. Excellent gift shop, excellent source of Civil War books. read more

Great history wonderful staff we did a self guided tour in the fall and it was very relaxing

The Jackson House is part of the history of Lexington. It is open Monday - Friday (9am - 5pm) and Sundays (1-5pm). The rose garden is worth the visit. We walked to the house and also saw it on a carriage ride. Tours are every 30 minutes. We parked at the Visitor's Center. read more

Pre-Civil War home of Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. It remained in his family even after he passed, and had its ups & downs over the decades before finally becoming a museum. Thanks to the support of historic groups - and especially nearby Virginia Military Institute (VMI) - it was restored to how he once owned it. If you're looking for a Civil War history lesson, you won't find it here. But you WILL learn about Jackson's youth, his family, and the path in life that took him to teaching at VMI. There's also time devoted to the history of the house itself, including what it was like living in that period (at least if you're upper middle class). As a Civil War aficionado, I'm always interested in stops like this. If you're only interested in the military aspect of Jackson, you might get bored. But if you're interested in how people lived 'back in the day', it's worth a stop. The favorite (saddest?) story was how he returned to his former home (then occupied by his father in law) in what is now West Virginia to pay respects to his mom, who died recently. Unfortunately that meeting didn't go well, and the only possession of hers he was able to walk away with was a piece of pottery. Well, he kept that piece with him, and it's now displayed on the mantle of Jackson's home. read more

Stonewall Jackson House - Museums Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

Cute historical hotel! Very clean, staff is very friendly. Excellent restaurants within walking distance.

Very beautiful house. A great educational experience. We learned a few more things about Stonewall Jackson & his family. They had a good gift shop and a knowledgeable staff. They are very welcoming and eager to answer any questions that the tour app did not answer. read more

Stonewall Jackson House - Outside - Museums Near Me - Lexington, Virginia

We had this on our list of stops while visiting Lexington over the weekend. It was a great little museum. You don't need more than 30-40min to do the entire house and gardens. The self guided tour on our phone with the videos for each room was informative and easy to follow. Recommend if you are in or passing through the area. Note that there is no parking since it it downtown; we walked from our hotel. read more

I didn't know much about Stonewall Jackson other than he was a Civil War general but this museum does a great job explaining his life before the war. He was apparently a really strange and quirky guy who was a demanding professor and was a huge gardener. The tour guide knew his stuff and the tour was very interactive and lasted a little over an hour. Check it out if you're in the area. read more

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What a great museum. We enjoyed every moment here. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared so many extra details with us. Thank you, Mike, for making the tour memorable. You and the museum are a real treasure. read more

An interesting little stop in the town of Lexington, VA. It isn't a large museum and doesn't have a lot going on, but I learned a lot about pre-civil war Stonewall Jackson that I didn't know. They had some hands-on stuff for the kids, like trying on a large hoop skirt and such. The kid's favorite part was the kitchen. I wouldn't recommend this tour for small children, but my 7yr old and up did okay. The outside is really pretty with the gardens but would have been even better had we gone in the springtime instead of June. read more

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Volunteer run museum, very friendly and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the information he has to offer. Cute little gift shop.

The house is CLOSED !!!! Beware !!!!! The website says it is closed January and February. It is ALSO CLOSED IN MARCH. I repeat the House is closed in MARCH. All March !!! I would not trust their website period. If you are planning a trip call and check several times to make sure that it will be open. Plan your trip with alternate sites In case they decide to close at the last minute. read more

Interesting diversion to break up our drive and fill some time. Glenn, the house docent, was friendly and knowledgeable, and other staff was very friendly and welcoming. The museum, house and garden tours took us 1-1/2 hours and the audio tour on your phone is adequate to provide basic information with Glenn handy to answer all our questions. We'll worth the effort. Exceeded expectations! read more

If not for the Civil War, Thomas Jackson would have been pretty much forgotten as a participant in the Mexican American War and a very religious, but eccentric professor of natural philosophy and artillery instructor at VMI. However, during the war Jackson became one of the most notable generals in history. Jackson, was somewhat of an oddball. He was uncomfortable in social situations, but very devote, studious, well read, and a strict disciplinarian. By all accounts he was not a great professor. The Cadets at VMI, before the war, thought he was nuts, even though they had heard he had served with valor and honor in the Mexican American War. It took the Civil War for his true military genius to emerge. Stonewall led his men during the war and distinguished himself as one of the greatest generals in US history. His tactics are still studied at West Point and used in modern warfare. The Jackson house has been restored to the way it looked when Jackson was a professor at VMI and offers a glimpse of his modest life before the war. There are many pieces of furnishings on display that belonged to the Jacksons. I have read several biographies about General Jackson and was interested to see the house "in person" as opposed to what was described in the books and what I had pictured in my mind. The people working at the Jackson House are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. The tour guides give you a great deal of information and little known facts about then Major Jackson and his wife, Mary Anna and their home life in Lexington during the 30-45 minute tour. There were only two of us on the tour and I can't adequately explain how much I enjoyed our time there. If you know a lot about Jackson, you will come away with a few more details and information you did not have before and be able to get a "fly on the wall" perspective of what it must have been like in the house while he prepared his lessons for the VMI Cadets and ate dinner with Mary Anna. If you do not know much about Jackson you will come away thinking that he would have been a person you would like to have met and been friends with during the years before the Civil War. read more

Enjoyed this stop at Stonewall Jackson's house. Tours are every half hour. $8.00 for adults, but a $1.00 discount with a Triple A card. Start off with a short informative video before the tour. The emphasis here is placed on Stonewall's life as a professor, businessman, husband and community leader during the time he lived in Lexington and taught at the VA Military Institute before the Civil War. Knowledgeable tour guides walk you through the house. There are some rather tight spaces which make it hard for some in the tour to see all parts of the room and its contents. There is a slightly steep narrow staircase going up to the second floor, which is the only way up. My dad was not able to go up due to a bad leg, so be aware of that if you have some elderly folk in your group. There are a few pieces of furniture and personal items that belonged to the Jackson's that will be pointed out. One in the upstairs hall, Jackson's walking stick. Seeing that made me image him walking the streets of Lexington everyday to his job teaching at VMI, history...you gotta love it! Gardens out back with native plants, fruits and vegetables. As for parking, I only saw street parking, no lot. There is one handicap spot directly across the street from the house. Definitely worth the walk tho from wherever you may have to,park. read more

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The Stonewall Jackson House is the pre-Civil War home of the famous Confederate general. If interested in the Civil War era, you can make an entire day of it in this beautiful town! The price of admission to the home is very reasonable and the visitor will have an opportunity to view a brief biographical video of Jackson, take in its small museum collection, and tour the house (which take about 30 min.) *** When I visited, I was the only person on the tour. I spent a bit more time than usual (45 min. - 1 hour) and my guide was a very knowledgeable elderly gentlemen who gave me a lot of great information about Jackson's life before the Civil War. *** If you are interested in the Civil War, this is a must visit!! Take the time to explore the town afterwards. Check out VMI, Lee's Chapel, and the cemetery. read more

As a history buff I had to detour to Lexington to visit the legendary Confederate General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson's hone from the time he was an instructor at the Virginia Military Institute. This is a rather nice and cozy museum that I would classify as a pocket museum. It's not all that big, but it packed full of information about the general. The $8 adult fee seems steep, but it's reasonable for those who want to spend time at the exhibits and talk to the extremely knowledgeable docents. We, of course, did spend some time at the home and had a very in depth conversation with several staff members. We also asked about local eateries and we're directed to some fine establishments as well as a great brew shop just around the corner. The General was a teetotaller so I'm sure he wouldn't approve....but we'll just not tell him. Kudos read more

My husband, 3 year old, and myself stopped in on a whim as we were exploring the historical offerings of Lexington. We walked into the gift shop and the man behind the counter asked if we would like to go on the tour as one was just beginning. We agreed and he even said "oh you're son is under 5 so he is free." We were ushered into a small room to watch a short video. My son was actually quiet and sat through it. The Docent/tour guide offered him a clip board with an activity so he could participate on the tour. He then refused to give him the pencil as he didn't want him to color on the walls. That was a bit odd but ok. He then told us to make sure we control him. The first stop was the kitchen. Although we were aware that our son would not grasp much of the historical significance we were excited for him to learn about a different way of life etc. As soon as we walked in my son pointed to the fake apples they had set out and said "are those Apples?" The docent/tour guide then snapped "I cannot give my presentation with this going on!" I was aghast at the rudeness. There was only one other couple on the tour with us and it's not like my kid was being obnoxious or uncooperative in any way he was simply doing what kids that like to learn do, asking a question. We are not entitled parents in anyway and most certainly would not have brought him on a tour like that if we thought in anyway it would be frowned upon or we couldn't use it as an educational experience for him. I said "I'm sorry we didn't realize that children were not allowed as he's asking a question that is completely developmentally appropriate." We exited and went back to the front desk to ask for a refund of our tickets and relayed that we didn't realize children were not allowed. The man at the front desk looked legitimately shocked and was very apologetic. I certainly hope they don't do field trips or anything of the sort and if they do I hope they have a guide that actually understands that children that are genuinely interested will ask questions. So the short of it is, don't bring your kids and probably don't ask that grumpy old man any questions. I wish I could actually speak to the content of the tour and museum. read more

Very interesting and the tour was very informative. The tour guide and the lady who worked in the gift shop was very nice.

Must see for a Civil War history buff and short distance off I-81. Just a short distance off I-81. For a Civil War history buff you know this is a must see, The tour discusses his life up to the start of the Civil War. read more

Great tour guide, lots of great info, good price for the tour. We went mid Saturday morning and were the only two on the tour. Loved it!

Reviewed May 29, 2013 NEW We learned a lot about Jackson as a person living in Lexington and teaching at the Virginia Military Institute before the Civil War began. It gave us a fuller picture of Gen. Jackson and his family life. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. She was responsive and interested in our questions. Our most interesting site to visit in Lexington. read more

Wonderfully narrated tour (tour guide Joan Klussmann is a wealth of knowledge!) in the beautifully preserved home of Thomas Jackson. Quaint little gift shop in the cellar of the home carries Thomas Jackson relics. This was an interesting look back to the days of old. read more

Phenomenal tour from start to finish. I was extremely impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the tour guide and the staff. I learned a lot about Major Jackson and got some insight into other parts of his life. The house is very well kept, with great grounds and a excellent gift shop. The tour starts with a very informative video and takes about 45 minutes total, which I thought was a bit long, but still worthwhile. read more

Though it was worth seeing, you spend a lot of time standing and listening to details that could have been given in the film shown before the tour of while we were still sitting. Spent a lot of time standing and our guide had an accent that was a little difficult to understand at times. If you have difficulty standing for long periods of time I would think twice about doing this tour. read more

Great step back in History! Well done looking at Stonewalls local life in Lexington.

I'm a damn Yankee but I love Stonewall Jackson. One of our greatest Military leaders and his death was the main reason why we Yankees won the war. read more