Christmastide at Stratford Hall
Join Us For A Colonial Christmas at Stratford Hall
Saturday, December 13, 2025
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Make your holiday season historic this year! Stroll through Stratford Hall’s charming buildings and grounds decorated in authentic holiday spirit, listen to colonial music by Ampersand, and learn about 18th-century traditions and foodways from historic interpreters. Don’t forget to take a scenic tractor wagon ride around the twilight grounds. Children can even take home tin-punch and button ornaments to remember the occasion!
Adults & Children ages 14 and older: $25
Children, ages 6-13: $12
Children, ages 5 & under: FREE
Friends of Stratford Members: FREE
Online ticket sales will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 13th. Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Center. Friends of Stratford members are encouraged to redeem their free admission by bringing identification to the Visitor Center or to RSVP by calling (804) 493-8919 or emailing Development@StratfordHall.org.
Complimentary hot apple cider and ginger cookies will be available.
Complete Your Holiday Shopping at Stratford Hall’s Gift Shop
Stop by the Gift Shop for holiday shopping with a signature Stratford Hall Gift Basket, stocking stuffers, and much more. Visitors will receive a 10% discount in the Gift Shop and Friends of Stratford Members will receive a 20% discount on purchases.
Holiday Sip & Shop
Friday, December 12, 2025: 4 – 6 PM (Friends of Stratford Member Exclusive)
Join us for an exclusive Friends of Stratford holiday shopping experience with festive food & beverage tastings and a 20% discount throughout the store. Reserve your spot at this special event by phone (804) 493-8919, or by emailing RPitts@StratfordHall.org. Come for shopping, and stay for dinner!
Christmastide Dinner with the 1710 Tavern
Friday, December 12, 2025: 6 PM (Friends of Stratford Member Exclusive)
Saturday, December 13, 2025: 6 PM
Make it an evening to remember with a five-course dinner by the renowned 1710 Tavern in the Stratford Hall Dining Room!
$99 per person (includes meal, tax, and gratuity)
Reservation required, limited availability. A maximum of six guests are welcome per reservation. Wine, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase with a valid ID.
Menu (choose one from each course)
Appetizer Trio
Plated Fried Goat Cheese & Cranberry Stick,
Deviled Egg, Pickles & Olives
Soups
Oyster Stew alla Rockefeller
VA Select Oysters, Amish Cream, Bacon Lardon, Garlic, Spinach & Parmesan
Roasted Butternut Squash & Ginger Soup
Butternut Squash, Crushed Ginger, Cream & Herbs
Salads
Romaine alla Caesar
Boquerón Anchovy, House-Made Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan Cheese & Grilled Ciabatta Bread
Apple, Pecan & Bleu Cheese Salad
Salad Greens, Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Pecans, Blue Cheese Crumbles & Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Entrées
Cornish Game Hen
Creamy Pomme Puree, Herb Stuffing & Glazed Carrots
Roast Beef
Tender Beef, Au Jus, Creamy Pomme Puree & Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Desserts
Grand Marnier Crème Brulee
Fresh Fruit & Whipped Cream
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Fresh Fruit & Powdered Sugar Dusting