The Oaks House Museum

The Oaks House Museum The Oaks (circa 1853) with its Victorian garden is one of the few extant structures that survived the burning of Jackson, Miss., during the Civil War. Mr.

Civil War Survivor.... One of Jackson's oldest dwellings, this Greek Revival-style cottage was built about 1853 on a four-acre urban farmstead near the center of the capital city. The house is one of few extant structures that survived the burning of Jackson, Mississippi, in the Civil War. Home of Early Jackson Mayor.... Also known as the Boyd House, The Oaks was the home of James Hervey Boyd, his

wife Eliza, their six children and numerous grandchildren. Boyd served Jackson four times as mayor and at least six terms as alderman. Three generations of Boyds lived in the house for more than a hundred years. Original and Period Furnishings.... Inside the cottage, period furnishings include original Boyd furniture and depict the life of this middle-class family in mid-19th century Jackson, especially during the years 1853-1863. Victorian Gardens.... Step through the gate to enter a late Victorian garden. Heirloom roses, camellias and native perennials fill the planting beds. Follow the gravel footpath to the rear of the property and walk back in time, past a kitchen herb garden and the site of the barn, to the work area behind the house, the cistern, the dairy house and the site of the original detached kitchen. Open Tuesdays and Fridays form 10-3 and by appointment ([email protected], 601-353-9339.

Great day today at the Historic Christmas at the Oaks! Perfect weather!
12/10/2023

Great day today at the Historic Christmas at the Oaks! Perfect weather!

12/10/2022
Today at the Oaks House Museum!
12/10/2022

Today at the Oaks House Museum!

This is the month for blooming old roses at the Oaks!
05/11/2022

This is the month for blooming old roses at the Oaks!

A beautiful morning at the Oaks.
04/28/2022

A beautiful morning at the Oaks.

Posing with the Carrot - children, dogs, and fun.
04/28/2022

Posing with the Carrot - children, dogs, and fun.

Easter egg hunt 2021.
04/07/2022

Easter egg hunt 2021.

Who's the bunny?
04/07/2022

Who's the bunny?

Dancing carrot and friends.
04/07/2022

Dancing carrot and friends.

Fun at the Easter Egg Hunt 2021.
04/07/2022

Fun at the Easter Egg Hunt 2021.

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823 N Jefferson Street/PO Box 4240
Jackson, MS
39296

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(601) 353-9339

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Civil War Survivor.... One of Jackson's oldest dwellings, this Greek Revival-style cottage was built about 1853 on a four-acre urban farmstead near the center of the capital city. The house is one of few extant structures that survived the burning of Jackson, Mississippi, in the Civil War. Home of Early Jackson Mayor.... Also known as the Boyd House, The Oaks was the home of James Hervey Boyd, his wife Eliza, their six children and numerous grandchildren. Mr. Boyd served Jackson four times as mayor and at least six terms as alderman. Three generations of Boyds lived in the house for more than a hundred years. Original and Period Furnishings.... Inside the cottage, period furnishings include original Boyd furniture and depict the life of this middle-class family in mid-19th century Jackson, especially during the years 1853-1863. Victorian Gardens.... Step through the gate to enter a late Victorian garden. Heirloom roses, camellias and native perennials fill the planting beds. Follow the gravel footpath to the rear of the property and walk back in time, past a kitchen herb garden and the site of the barn, to the work area behind the house, the cistern, the dairy house and the site of the original detached kitchen. Open by appointment ([email protected]).