Events & Programs
New Date: Wednesday, August 19
Colonial Milling & Brewing
Join us on our new date of August 19 for a virtual tour and lecture about Stratford Hall’s Historic Gristmill with traditional miller, Steve Bashore and 18th-century baker, Justin Cherry! Program supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.
SOLD OUT!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
African American Foodways Cooking Demonstration
Join us on August 25 for a virtual tour and cooking demonstration in the Historic Kitchen at Stratford Hall with Dontavious Williams. Program supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Tobacco Culture & Pipes in the Colonial Era
Justin Fornal takes us on a smokey journey into the culture, etiquette, and craft of colonial pipes. Learn why the clay pipe is one of the most commonly found artifacts at colonial-era archaeology sites.
Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival On Hold Until 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Stratford Hall has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Wine & Oyster Festival, scheduled for September 19 & 20. Based on current public health information and state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the two-day festival cannot move forward as planned.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
African American Foodways Cooking Demonstration
Join us on September 22 for a virtual tour and cooking demonstration in the Historic Kitchen at Stratford Hall with Dontavious Williams. Program supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Food, Politics & Colonial Women
More info to come!
Program supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Fall Colors Kayaking
Enjoy the fall foliage with a guided tour along the Potomac River
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Welcome Fall at Stratford Hall
Gift Shop Open House, Selection of Virginia Wines, Craft Brews, Harvest Activities
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
African American Material Culture at Stratford Hall
More info to come!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Colonial Maps, Trade & the Atlantic World
More info to come!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Colonial Foodways Cooking Demonstration
More info to come!
Program supported by a grant from Virginia Humanities.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
The Lees & Liquor: The role of alcohol in the 18th century
More info to come!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Colonial Christmas Cuisine
More info to come!
Funded by Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant, Mars Wrigley
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
Christmastide
Experience the magic of the season at a special holiday program colonial cooking demonstrations, holiday decorations workshop, live music, and a special visit with Santa Claus.
PAST EVENTS & PROGRAMS
January 18: Lee Family Birthday Celebration
January 24: Reading Lee: “The Perfect Man: The Mystery of Robert E. Lee”
February 28: Storytelling through Artifacts: African and African American Culture at Stratford Hall
March 14: Leading Ladies: The Material Culture of the Lee Women of Stratford Hall (postponed due to COVID-19)
March 21: Spring at Stratford Hall (canceled due to COVID-19)
April 4: Hands On History & Science Day (postponed due to COVID-19)
April 11: Easter Egg Hunt (canceled due to COVID-19)
July 24: Summer Teachers Institute