Beauvoir , in Biloxi , Mississippi , was the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis . Hurricane Katrina tore up the home 's roof and damaged historical artifacts and furniture . During the restoration process , workers learned new information about how the home was built . ` It cost $ 4 million to restore the Beauvoir house , but it is a priceless house , '' according to Forte . It cost $ 4 million to restore the home .
Beauvoir , in Biloxi , Mississippi , was the home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis . Hurricane Katrina tore up the home 's roof and damaged historical artifacts and furniture . During the restoration process , workers learned new information about how the home was built . It cost $ 4 million to restore the home .