It was built around 1850 by James Hervey and Eliza
Boyd and survived the fire of 1863, which reduced most of Jackson
to ashes. The home is rumored to have served as headquarters for
Gen. William T. Sherman during the siege of the city by Union troops.
James Hervey Boyd was mayor of Jackson for 4 two-year terms. The
House exemplifies the Greek Revival Cottage style that was popular
in the mid 19th-century. Lovingly restored and furnished with period
antiques by its present owner, the Colonial Dames of America in
the State of Mississippi, The Oaks remains a treasured part of Mississippi
history.
Be Part of the Story.
Greater Jackson Arts Council
Jackson, Mississippi
601.960.1557 info@jacksonartscouncil.org
The Greater Jackson Arts Council
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that works in public/private
partnership with the City of Jackson and the Jackson Convention
& Visitors Bureau. Our agency also receives public funding from
the Mississippi Arts Commission, Hinds County Board of Supervisors,
U.S. Department of Education, and the National Endowment for the
Arts. Additionally, our programs and services are supported by private
foundations, corporate donors, our volunteer board of directors,
and individuals committed to cultural development in the city.
Organization:
The Oaks House Museum
Address:
823 N. Jefferson St. Jackson, MS 39202
T: 601.353.9339
Hours or Season:
Tues.-Sat. 10 am-3 pm Tour Time: 40 minutes
Admission:
Adults $4.50
Children $3.50
Seniors $3
Group Rate: 20% off (Groups of 10 or more)
