Jefferson Davis State Historic Site
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- Tour the historic museum.
- Shop the gift shop.
- Picnic in a pavilion.
- Visit the playground with your children.
- See the 351-foot Obelisk constructed on a bed of Kentucky limestone.
Gift Shop:
Here you will find many hard-to-find Civil War items like books on Kentucky battlefields, soldiers, and the Kentucky Orphan Brigade. Also, t-shirts, souvenir caps, Confederate and Union replica money, magnets, postcards, a wide selection of shot glasses and coffee cups. The gift shop carries replicas of the Emancipation Proclamation, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Gettysburg Address, and other Civil War-related items.
Museum:
Our visitor's center features exhibits detailing Davis' political life before and after the Civil War and the building of the monument. Also told is the little-known story of the Kentucky "Orphan Brigade."
Shelters & Pavilions:
At Jefferson Davis State Historic Site, we offer two pavilion rental options perfect for family reunions, church cookouts, civic organization meetings, and more! The smaller pavilion seats 50 guests for just $75.00 per day, while the larger pavilion accommodates up to 100 guests for $150.00 per day. To reserve your space, call 270-889-6100 and plan your next gathering in the beautiful surroundings of this historic site!