First Oval Office Project

Witness General George Washington’s Revolutionary War encampment come to life at Stratford Hall on Sunday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! This unique, one-day program will offer visitors the chance to learn from costumed historic interpreters and explore handsewn, full-scale reproductions of Washington’s sleeping and office marquee, dining marquee, baggage tent, camp bed, furniture, and more that were part of his mobile headquarters while on campaign.

Stratford Hall is the c. 1738 home of the Lee family, including Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee—the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence. Another Stratford Hall resident was none other than Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, who gave the famous “First in war, first in peace” eulogy for his comrade and friend, George Washington. Audio tours of the Great House and grounds access to the 1,800+ acre Historic Preserve are included with admission. Choose from one of five self-guided tours:

• Who Lived at Stratford
• Band of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall
• Leading Ladies: The Lee Women of Stratford Hall
• The Crossroads: African & African American Life at Stratford Hall
• Who Lived at Stratford Junior (Children’s Audio Tour)

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First Oval Office Project Tickets:

$15 for adults & ages 14 and older

$10 for ages 6 – 13

Free for ages 5 & under

Free for Friends of Stratford members and Museums for All participants

Pre-registration is not required. Friends of Stratford and Museums for All participants, please bring identification with you to the Visitor Center.

General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.