Stonewall Jackson House Lexington VA

Stonewall Jackson House

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4.5/5
(420) · History museum in Lexington, United States
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Nov 1, 2024
For any history buffs this museum should be on your list. There are some original artifacts, and the house is definitely worth seeing. Located in the historic old town. Friendly, knowledgeable sta… Full review by kdh78
Oct 19, 2024
Very nice small house museum from mid 19th century. Lived in by Thos. Stonewall Jackson in his time teaching military tactics before the Civil War. After he was shot and killed by friendly fire in … Full review by fava
Aug 4, 2024
This was a nice little museum with easy walking to beautiful historic Lexington. The lady in the gift shop was sweet and a joy to talk with. This won’t take you a long time but worth the stop. Full review by Stacey W
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Stonewall Jackson Lived in This House
Maj. Thomas Jonathan Jackson came to Lexington in 1851 to take a post as teacher of natural philosophy (physics) and artillery tacti…
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Set on East Washington Street in Lexington, Stonewall Jackson House is a must-visit for history lovers. This old house was the residen…
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Facts

Located:8 E. Washington St., Lexington, Virginia
Area:9.9 acres (4.0 ha)
Construction completed:1800

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Are face masks required to visit?
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We visited in June 2020, masks were not an issue then, and suspect they shouldn’t be now. Best to email or call them for their latest policy.
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Cost of admission
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$8 for adults, but there are discounts for military and children
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why would Gen.jackson sit and look at the wall each night?
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He was a very religious man. He would sit and look at the wall and meditate. He also would memorize his lecture for the following day's class at VMI.
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How did Jackson earn his nickname, “Stonewall”?
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Jackson’s nickname was first applied to him at the First Battle of Manassas on July 21, 1861, by Confederate General Bernard Bee. Inspired by Jackson’s resolve...
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