William T. Sutherlin Mansion

The William T. Sutherlin Mansion, located in Danville, Virginia, is a historic house and museum built in the Italian Villa style in 1857-1858. It served as the temporary residence of President Jefferson Davis during the final days of the Confederate States, where he signed his last proclamation. The mansion is part of the Danville Historic District and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. It now houses the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, which features period furnishings, art galleries, and a permanent Civil War exhibit, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in American history and culture.