Sutherlin Mansion

975 Main St
Danville, Virginia, 24541
(434)-793-5644
http://www.danvillemuseum.o
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Tues- through Fri 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sat & Sun 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Cost: $5 Donation requested

Once considered “the grandest house in Danville,” Sutherlin Mansion was built by William Sutherlin in 1856, as a city home allowing him to oversee the second largest tobacco factory in Virginia, still standing at the corner of Lynn and Loyal Streets. Serving as the Quartermaster for Danville, after resigning as Mayor, Sutherlin worked diligently to ensure that supplies reached the front lines. The Mansion served as the “Last Capital of the Confederacy” when President Jefferson Davis made his way from Richmond to points farther south. The government remained in Danville until receiving news of Lee’s surrender at Appomattox in April 10. Now home to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, the house has been restored to appear as it did when Jefferson Davis was in residence.

Directions:
From north or south on US 29 or from east on US-58, take US 58 West which becomes S Boston Rd. Turn left onto SR-360, N Main St, name changes to Main St. Museum is on left at 975 Main St.

From west on US-58, take ramp onto SR-86, Central Blvd. At exit W. Main St, turn right onto ramp. Turn left (east) onto W. Main St. Road name changes to SR 360, N Main St. Museum is on right at 975 Main St.

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