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SUMMARY:2026 Black History Month Lecture with Dr. Seth E. Rockman
DESCRIPTION:2026 Black History Month Lecture with Dr. Seth E. Rockman \nFebruary 8\, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nVirtual\, $5 \nGET TICKETS HERE \nWe’re excited to host Dr. Seth E. Rockman for our annual Black History Month Lecture on Sunday\, February 8 at 2 p.m. He will present virtually on his 2024 book Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery\, a 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist in History. Registrants will be sent a Zoom link prior to the lecture. \nSeth E. Rockman is a historian of the United States focusing on the period between the American Revolution and the Civil War. His research unfolds at the intersection of slavery studies\, labor history\, material culture studies\, and the history of capitalism. Rockman’s earlier work— the award-winning Scraping By: Wage Labor\, Slavery\, and Survival in Early Baltimore (2009) and the co-edited volume Slavery’s Capitalism: A New History of American Economic Development (2016)— sought to better understand the relationship of slavery and capitalism in the American past. \nOn Saturday\, February 14\, enjoy $5 admission for The Crossroads: African & African American Culture at Stratford Hall self-guided audio tour in recognition of Black History Month and to commemorate Frederick Douglass’ birthday!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2026-black-history-month-lecture/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Lee Lecture with Dr. Edward G. Lengel
DESCRIPTION:“The Road Home: Light-Horse Harry Lee’s Return from the Revolutionary War”  \n2026 Annual Lee Lecture with Dr. Edward G. Lengel \nJanuary 18\, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nStratford Hall Council House\, $10 ($5 for Friends of Stratford members) \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nWar hero. Virginia Governor. Father of Robert E. Lee. In advance of his new book on Henry Lee III\, Dr. Edward G. Lengel will help us to understand the challenges “Light-Horse Harry” Lee faced in his personal life\, business\, and the young country’s fiercely divided politics in the 1780s and 1790s. Join us in the Council House for this can’t-miss lecture to start off America’s Semiquincenntial at Stratford Hall. \nPlease Note: Online ticket sales will close at 12 noon on Sunday\, January 18. In-person admission may be purchased in the Visitor Center from 10 am to 1:30 pm or at the Stratford Hall Council House after 1:30 pm (card only). \nThis lecture may be joined virtually\, in which case a Zoom Webinar link will be sent to registrants who select “Virtual Admission” prior to the event. Members can receive their discount code by calling (804) 493-8919 or emailing rpitts@stratfordhall.org. \nEdward G. Lengel is an award-winning historian and educator. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia\, where he directed the Washington Papers Project for many years\, and subsequently worked in senior positions in the public history field. Also a professional author\, speaker and battlefield tour guide\, Lengel has written fourteen books on American history. These include the official history of Colonial Williamsburg; General George Washington: A Military Life; To Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne\, 1918; and Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion. Lengel is a co-recipient of the National Humanities Medal and has won two writing awards from the Army Historical Foundation. He makes frequent television and radio appearances. \nBe sure to enjoy $5 admission on the day before\, Saturday\, January 17 for the Band of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall self-guided audio tour to commemorate the birth month of Richard Henry Lee\, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III\, and Robert E. Lee!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2026-lee-lecture/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Discount Admission Day - Band of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy $5 admission for the Band of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall self-guided audio tour to commemorate the birth month of Richard Henry Lee\, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III\, and Robert E. Lee! \nGet tickets online here.  \nPreregistration is not required. Tickets are available at Stratford Hall the day of the event. \n$5.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds) \nFree for Children 5 and under and for Friends of Stratford \nLast Great House entry is at 4 p.m. Audio tours are valid on the date of purchase and are 60 – 75 minutes in duration. Please plan accordingly.  \nWith an audio tour ticket\,  you can also enjoy the hiking trails\, public beach area\, gardens\, public grounds\, Visitor Center\, and Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/discount-admission-day-band-of-brothers-the-lee-men-of-stratford-hall/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T190000
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SUMMARY:Christmastide 2025
DESCRIPTION:Make your holiday season historic this year!\nStroll 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! \nGet tickets on our official SimpleTix page.\nAdults & Children ages 14 and older: $25\nChildren\, ages 6-13: $12\nChildren\, ages 5 & under: FREE\nFriends of Stratford Members: FREE \nOnline 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. \n  \nComplete Your Holiday Shopping at Stratford Hall’s Gift Shop\nStop 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. \n  \nHoliday Sip & Shop on Friday\, December 12\, 2025: 4 – 6 PM (Friends of Stratford Member Exclusive)\nJoin 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! \n  \nChristmastide Dinner with the 1710 Tavern\nFriday\, December 12\, 2025: 6 PM (Friends of Stratford Member Exclusive) \nSaturday\, December 13\, 2025: 6 PM  \nMake 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. \nMake your reservation now!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/christmastide-2025/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T170000
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday 2025
DESCRIPTION:On November 30\, boost your 2025 holiday shopping spree with a 20% Museum Store Sunday discount* at Stratford Hall’s charming Gift Shop! Browse Stratford merch\, locally-made preserves and sauces\, entertaining gifts\, décor\, and of course\, our collection of books sure to complement the shelves of the history buff in your life. *Some exclusions apply.\nSome exclusions apply. Admission is not required to visit the Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/museum-store-sunday-2025/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20251029T182639Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:It’s harvest time on Virginia’s Northern Neck! Fun for the whole family awaits at Stratford Hall Historic Preserve\, including tractor wagon rides\, take-home crafts\, lawn games\, ZOE’s mobile coffee bar\, scavenger hunts\, eel pot demonstrations\, pumpkin painting\, and even pumpkin bowling. Don’t forget to explore the Great House with one of five unique audio tour experiences—including a special children’s audio tour. A guided version of the children’s tour will be offered at 11am\, 12pm\, and 2pm (meet on the South stairs). Visitors can also enjoy 10% off* in the Stratford Hall Gift Shop! (20% off* for Friends of Stratford members) *Some exclusions apply. \nGet tickets on our official SimpleTix page!\nAdmission is $5 per person ages 6+ and free for children ages 5 and under. Pre-registration is not required. Friends of Stratford members and Museums for All participants receive free admission with identification. \nAt 11:30 a.m.\, a ribbon-cutting will be held for the completion of the Carriage House roof restoration project. \nThis event is made possible in part by a gift from The Tidewater Foundation.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fall-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T170000
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SUMMARY:First Oval Office Project
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nStratford 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: \n\nWho Lived at Stratford\nBand of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall\nLeading Ladies: The Lee Women of Stratford Hall\nThe Crossroads: African & African American Life at Stratford Hall\nWho Lived at Stratford Junior (Children’s Audio Tour)\n\n  \nPurchase tickets on our official SimpleTix page!\n  \nFirst Oval Office Project Tickets: \n$15 for adults & ages 14 and older \n$10 for ages 6 – 13 \nFree for ages 5 & under \nFree for Friends of Stratford members and Museums for All participants \n  \nPre-registration is not required. Friends of Stratford and Museums for All participants\, please bring identification with you to the Visitor Center. \n  \nGeneral 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. \n  \n \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/first-oval-office-project/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T160000
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SUMMARY:NNK250 Discovery Symposium: "We the People"
DESCRIPTION:This year’s NNK250 Discovery Symposium: “We the People” will take place October 3-4 with a medley of events highlighting new and exciting research findings on Northern Neck topics. Attendees are welcome to join us for any individual event\, or get a $25 All-Access Pass for the whole weekend! \n\n\n  \n\n\nReserve your seat at the Symposium today on our official SimpleTix page!\n\n  \nPlease Note: The 9:30 a.m. Saturday “behind-the-curtain” tour of the Memorial House at the George Washington Birthplace National Monument has been canceled.  \n  \n\nSchedule \n\n\nFriday at 6:30 p.m.  |  Award-winning historian\, Dr. John A. Ragosta\, will present “Learning to Deal with Dissent: The New Nation in Crisis\, 1798-1799” in the Council House at Stratford Hall.  |  $15 \n\n\nSaturday at 11:00 a.m.  |  Stratford Hall will host a preservation-focused tour of its Great House with Phil Mark\, Senior Director of Preservation & Maintenance.  |  $15 \n\n\nSaturday at 1:00 p.m.  |  Panel: Historic Spaces in Public Places  |  FREE \nSara Rivers Cofield\, Curator of Federal Collections\nMaryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory \nKatie Shepard\, Chief of Education and Interpretation\nVirginia State Parks \nDr. Lauren McMillan\, Cultural Resource Manager\nVirginia State Parks (co-presented with Michael Spencer\, Associate Professor\, University of Mary Washington) \nDave Myers\, Park Manager\nWestmoreland State Park \nSaturday at 2:20 p.m.  |  Break \nSaturday at 2:45 p.m.  |  Panel: Interpreting New Findings at Stratford Hall\, Menokin\, and Fones Cliffs  |  FREE \nConnie Rosemont\, Executive Director\nMenokin Foundation \nDr. Julia King\, Professor of Anthropology\nSt. Mary’s College of Maryland \nDr. Douglas Sanford\, Professor Emeritus of Historic Preservation\nUniversity of Mary Washington \n  \n\nThis event is made possible in part by a grant from the VA250 Commission in partnership with Virginia Humanities. \n\n  \n\n\nLodging \n\n\nExtend your stay by reserving a room in the Cheek Guest House or Astor Guest House with special event rate of $129* per night! Call (804) 493-1967 or email reservations@stratfordhall.org. *Subject to taxes and fees. Log cabins not included in offer.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/nnk250-discovery-symposium-we-the-people/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T150000
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SUMMARY:Fossil Hunting Excursion
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Contact mbowman@stratfordhall.org to be added to the waitlist.\nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions are rated at a moderately strenuous to strenuous activity level requiring long periods of walking\, hiking\, standing\, stooping\, and bending. If you wish to access the further extremities of the beach\, this will include climbing over or under washed up debris or felled trees. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nEvent Date: Sunday\, September 28 (Registration opens September 1) \nEvent Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM \nCost:  $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13) \nAge requirements:  8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult \nAvailability: 40 slots per excursion \nRegister:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/fossil-hunting-excursion-september-28-2025-tickets-213669 \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org. \nPre-registration and pre-payment are required for all Stratford Hall fossil hunting excursions. Registration for each trip will open approximately one month in advance. To register\, please visit our website at www.stratfordhall.org. Under the Events tab\, click on Events Calendar\, then scroll down until you find the fossil excursion. Registration will open at 12 AM on the specified date for each excursion. \nAdditional information will be provided via email prior to your visit. Please contact Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org with any questions regarding Stratford Hall’s fossil hunting excursions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-hunting-excursion-sept-28/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 Wine & Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival returns to the Oval on September 20 & 21\, 2025!\nEnjoy tastings from over a dozen Virginia wineries and access to coastal oysters\, distilleries\, live music\, artisan booths\, food trucks\, video game play\, car shows and more! Join us on Saturday\, September 20 from 10am – 6pm or Sunday\, September 21 from 11am – 4pm.\nLearn more about our sponsors\, vendors\, and entertainment on the Festival webpage.\nPre-sale ticketing has ended. Please purchase Festival Tickets at the Visitor Center.\nGeneral Admission Tasting Tickets: $45 \nNon-Tasting Tickets: $25 \nChildren Ages 7-12: $10 \nChildren Ages 6 & Under: FREE \nPlease note: Tickets are valid for one day only. To attend both Saturday and Sunday\, please purchase one ticket per day (two total to attend both days per person). Tasting Tickets are for wine tasting only and do not include other tastings or food. This event is held rain-or-shine\, and tickets are non-refundable. \n 
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2025-wine-oyster-festival/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T150000
DTSTAMP:20250801T155608Z
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SUMMARY:Fossil Hunting Excursion
DESCRIPTION:This event has SOLD OUT\, please contact mbowman@stratfordhall.org to be added to the waitlist.  \nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions are rated at a moderately strenuous to strenuous activity level requiring long periods of walking\, hiking\, standing\, stooping\, and bending. If you wish to access the further extremities of the beach\, this will include climbing over or under washed up debris or felled trees. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nEvent Date: Sunday\, August 24 (Registration opens August 1) \nEvent Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM \nCost:  $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13) \nAge requirements:  8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult \nAvailability: 40 slots per excursion \nRegister:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/fossil-hunting-excursion-august-24-2025-tickets-213666 \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org. \nPre-registration and pre-payment are required for all Stratford Hall fossil hunting excursions. Registration for each trip will open approximately one month in advance. To register\, please visit our website at www.stratfordhall.org. Under the Events tab\, click on Events Calendar\, then scroll down until you find the fossil excursion. Registration will open at 12 AM on the specified date for each excursion. \nAdditional information will be provided via email prior to your visit. Please contact Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org with any questions regarding Stratford Hall’s fossil hunting excursions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-hunting-excursion-aug-24/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250813T200000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED - Wind Down Wednesday: Open Air Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELED DUE TO POTENTIAL WEATHER\nJoin us on the river this summer! Take a mid-week break for Stratford Hall’s new summertime concert series at the scenic Cliffs Overlook. Enjoy live music\, food\, and golden beverages with the best view in town overlooking the Potomac River. \nMusic by Chauncey Fortune \nFood by Lisa’s Mobile Kitchen \nSip on golden beverages with a cash bar available and enjoy food for purchase from visiting food trucks. The live music will run from 5:30 – 8pm\, with food and golden beverages available for purchase from 5:30 – 7:30pm. \nAdmission is free! There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle at the Gate. \nMust bring a valid photo ID. No outside food or alcohol is allowed. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at the river for our new open air concert series this summer!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/wind-down-wednesday-august-13/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T180000
DTSTAMP:20250724T183229Z
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SUMMARY:First Africans Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful day of reflection\, celebration\, and remembrance as we honor the stories and contributions of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who shaped the history of Stratford Hall. \nWe are thrilled to announce that Dr. Edda L. Fields-Black will be our keynote speaker! A Pulitzer Prize-winning author\, she teaches history at Carnegie Mellon University and serves as Director of the Dietrich College Humanities Center. She has written extensively about the transnational history of West African rice farmers\, including in such works as Deep Roots: Rice Farmers in West Africa and the African Diaspora. Guests can look forward to a wealth of insight\, highlighted in her recent book COMBEE: Harriet Tubman\, the Combahee River Raid\, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. \nRegister for FREE on our SimpleTix page!\nAdmission includes access to the Great House\, grounds\, and all First Africans Day activities. \n \n  \n2025 Schedule: \nAfrican American Cemetery\n10:00 – 10:45 AM Opening Ceremony\nCheyney McKnight\, Shiloh Baptist Church\, Tanyah Dadze\, Becky Stewart and Slam Stewart \nHistoric Area & Council House\n11:00 AM KanKouran West African Dance Company\nGreat House Lawn \n12:00 – 3:00 PM Historical Interpreters\nDontavius Williams – Historic Kitchen\nWillie & Hope Wright – Payne Cabin\nHarold Caldwell – Southwest Outbuilding \n12:00 PM African Ox Flute Performance\nJoshua Allen – West Yard \n1:00 PM Music of the African Diaspora\nSlamOne – West Yard \n1:00 PM Recognizing & Sharing Family Treasures\nBessida Cauthorne White – Council House \n1:30 PM Tobacco Talk\nHarold Caldwell – Southwest Outbuilding \n2:00 PM African Drumming Circle\nSlamOne – West Yard \n3:15 PM Keynote: COMBEE\nDr. Edda L. Fields-Black\, 2025 Pulitzer Prize-Winner – Council House \n4:30 PM Open Mic & Storytelling\nDontavius Williams – Great Hall in the Great House \nStratford Beach\n5:30 PM Cosing Ceremony\nCheyney McKnight\, Becky Stewart and Slam Stewart \n  \nLunch will be served in the Dining Room from 12 – 2 pm\, including fried chicken\, potato salad\, green beans\, rolls\, dessert\, tea\, and lemonade; $20 for ages 12+ and $10 for 11 & under. Food Trucks can be found near the Carriage House from 11 am – 3 pm. Enjoy a refreshing treat from Tilly’s Ice Cream\, or grab some BBQ\, cheesesteaks\, hamburgers\, or hotdogs from Big Mike’s Food Truck! \nShuttle transportation will be available on a 10-15 minute loop\, with stops at the Carriage House and Stables\, the Council House\, and the Payne Cabin. For those with mobility limitations\, golf carts driven by Stratford Staff are available to assist. \n 
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/first-africans-day/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T150000
DTSTAMP:20250616T190501Z
CREATED:20250411T223930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T190501Z
UID:13196-1752397200-1752418800@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Hunting Excursion
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT! Please contact mbowman@stratfordhall.org to join the waitlist. \nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions are rated at a moderately strenuous to strenuous activity level requiring long periods of walking\, hiking\, standing\, stooping\, and bending. If you wish to access the further extremities of the beach\, this will include climbing over or under washed up debris or felled trees. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nEvent Date:  Sunday\, July 13 (Registration opens June 15) \nEvent Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM \nCost:  $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13) \nAge requirements:  8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult \nAvailability: 40 slots per excursion \nRegistration:  https://www.simpletix.com/e/fossil-hunting-excursion-july-13-2025-tickets-213664 \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org. \nPre-registration and pre-payment are required for all Stratford Hall fossil hunting excursions. Registration for each trip will open approximately one month in advance. To register\, please visit our website at www.stratfordhall.org. Under the Events tab\, click on Events Calendar\, then scroll down until you find the fossil excursion. Registration will open at 12 AM on the specified date for each excursion. \nAdditional information will be provided via email prior to your visit. Please contact Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org with any questions regarding Stratford Hall’s fossil hunting excursions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-hunting-excursion-july-13/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250709T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250709T200000
DTSTAMP:20250527T201807Z
CREATED:20250506T180836Z
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UID:13256-1752082200-1752091200@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Wind Down Wednesday: Open Air Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the river this summer! Take a mid-week break for Stratford Hall’s new summertime concert series at the scenic Cliffs Overlook. Enjoy live music\, food\, and golden beverages with the best view in town overlooking the Potomac River. \nThis new concert series features music from Northern Neck artists and food from local food trucks: \nWednesday\, June 11 – Music by Dave Smitty; Food by True Blue BBQ\nWednesday\, July 9 – Music by Chauncey Fortune; Food by Segar’s Legacy Event Center Restaurant & Catering\nWednesday\, August 13 – Music by Rough Cut Diamond; Food by Lisa’s Mobile Kitchen \nSip on golden beverages with a cash bar available and enjoy food for purchase from visiting food trucks. The live music will run from 5:30 – 8pm\, with food and golden beverages available for purchase from 5:30 – 7:30pm. \nAdmission is free! There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle at the Gate. \nMust bring a valid photo ID. No outside food or alcohol is allowed. Rain location is the Dining Room at Stratford Hall. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at the river for our new open air concert series this summer!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/wind-down-wednesday-july-9/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250704T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T140000
DTSTAMP:20250701T185741Z
CREATED:20250530T011023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T185741Z
UID:13313-1751626800-1751637600@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fourth of July at Stratford Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us in commemorating the Fourth of July at the historic home of the only two brothers who signed the Declaration of Independence. On Friday\, July 4th\, immerse yourself in live colonial music by Ampersand from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, along with colonial games\, family-friendly activities\, lawn games\, and creative crafts with The Arts Center of Montross. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to bring snacks\, blankets and lawn chairs for picnics throughout the historic property. \nPlus\, take advantage of a 10% discount throughout our Gift Shop* and 20% off on all Americana décor and apparel. *Certain exclusions may apply. \nBe sure to stop by “Da Mini Hut” concession tent to snack on funnel cakes and fried Oreos\, or grab a refreshing Hawaiian shaved ice–Da Hula Hut’s famous treat. \nExtend the commemoration into a rejuvenating retreat with a 20% discount on accommodation at the Cheek and Astor Guest Houses\, as well as our charming one\, two\, or three-bedroom log cabins from July 1st to 5th. \nPre-registration is not required. Tickets available at the Gate the day of the event. \nAdmission:\n$4.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds)\nFree for children 5 & under\nFree for Friends of Stratford and Blue Star Families \nGet tickets ahead of time on our SimpleTix page! \nWe are proud to partner with NNK250 for this event.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fourth-of-july-2025/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250629T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20250616T190302Z
CREATED:20250411T223644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T190302Z
UID:13193-1751187600-1751209200@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Hunting Excursion
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT! Please contact mbowman@stratfordhall.org to join the waitlist. \nDating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions are rated at a moderately strenuous to strenuous activity level requiring long periods of walking\, hiking\, standing\, stooping\, and bending. If you wish to access the further extremities of the beach\, this will include climbing over or under washed up debris or felled trees. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nEvent Dates: Sunday\, June 29 (Registration opens June 1) \nEvent Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM \nCost:  $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13) \nAge requirements:  8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult \nAvailability: 40 slots per excursion \n  \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org. \nPre-registration and pre-payment are required for all Stratford Hall fossil hunting excursions. Registration for each trip will open approximately one month in advance. To register\, please visit our website at www.stratfordhall.org. Under the Events tab\, click on Events Calendar\, then scroll down until you find the fossil excursion. Registration will open at 12 AM on the specified date for each excursion. \nAdditional information will be provided via email prior to your visit. Please contact Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org with any questions regarding Stratford Hall’s fossil hunting excursions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-hunting-excursion-june-29/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T110000
DTSTAMP:20250612T190855Z
CREATED:20250505T184655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T190855Z
UID:13241-1749895200-1749898800@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Historic Landscapes Lecture and Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Great Outdoors Month by joining Stratford Hall’s Director of Landscapes\, Matt Peterschmidt\, for an insightful talk on 18th-century landscapes and a guided tour of Stratford Hall’s historic gardens. \nCome for a lecture in the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library at Stratford Hall beginning at 10am\, then take a casual walking tour of the grounds and gardens that surround the Great House of Stratford Hall. This lecture and tour will look at the past\, present\, and future of the landscape around the nearly 300-year-old Great House.  Learn of the different influences that have shaped the landscape from before the Lee family’s ownership up until present day. \nVisitors can expect long periods of walking and standing during the tour and to encounter uneven brick and gravel pathways. Part of this experience is outdoors\, so please dress for the weather\, bring sunscreen\, and a bottle of water. \nLimited spaces are available and advance registration is required. \n$30 per person\n$15 per person for Friends of Stratford \nRegister at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/historic-landscapes-lecture-and-garden-tou-tickets-216868.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/historic-landscapes-lecture-and-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20250527T202022Z
CREATED:20250505T190702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202022Z
UID:13244-1749663000-1749672000@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Wind Down Wednesday: Open Air Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the river this summer! Take a mid-week break for Stratford Hall’s new summertime concert series at the scenic Cliffs Overlook. Enjoy live music\, food\, and golden beverages with the best view in town overlooking the Potomac River. \nThis new concert series features music from Northern Neck artists and food from local food trucks: \nWednesday\, June 11 – Music by Dave Smitty; Food by True Blue BBQ\nWednesday\, July 9 – Music by Chauncey Fortune; Food by Segar’s Legacy Event Center Restaurant & Catering\nWednesday\, August 13 – Music by Rough Cut Diamond; Food by Lisa’s Mobile Kitchen \nSip on golden beverages with a cash bar available and enjoy food for purchase from visiting food trucks. The live music will run from 5:30 – 8pm\, with food and golden beverages available for purchase from 5:30 – 7:30pm. \nAdmission is free! There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle at the Gate. \nMust bring a valid photo ID. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Rain location is the Dining Room at Stratford Hall. \nWe’re looking forward to seeing you at the river for our new open air concert series this summer! \n 
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/wind-down-wednesday-june-11/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20250607T011316Z
CREATED:20250307T194307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T011316Z
UID:12920-1749290400-1749312000@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets may be purchased at the Stratford Hall Visitor Center on Saturday\, June 7.  \nJoin us on June 7th at Stratford Hall for Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence\, a day of festivities marking the 249th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution on Independence. \nOn June 7\, 1776\, acting on the instructions of the 5th Virginia Convention\, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the 2nd Continental Congress a motion to recognize the Colonies as “free and independent states” and “dissolve all political connection” between them and Great Britain. \nThis commemorative day will open with a Citizenship Ceremony welcoming young Americans. Enjoy a Student Art Exhibit presented by Westmoreland County High School and relax while listening to colonial music in the Great House. Meet Richard Henry Lee as he engages in lively conversations on independence and presents on behalf of Virginia the resolutions that ultimately severed ties with Great Britain. Experience 18th century living history demonstrations\, including colonial foodways programs\, musket demonstrations by several chapters of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution\, and cavalry drills portraying the 1st Continental Light Dragoons and 4th Continental Light Dragoons. Also visit with our Northern Neck community partners and local food trucks\, engage in hands-on activities\, and explore the Great House and grounds of Stratford Hall. \nThis family-friendly event is in partnership with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund and Northern Neck 250 (NNK250). \nPre-registration is encouraged. Tickets include entrance to Stratford Hall for all Virginia Resolved activities and access to the Great House and grounds. \nVirginia Resolved  Tickets:\n$15 for adults & children ages 14 and older \n$10 for ages 6 – 13\nFree for ages 5 & under\nFree with proper identification for Friends of Stratford\, Blue Star Families\, and Museums for All participants  \nOnline ticket sales have ended. Tickets may be purchased at the Stratford Hall Visitor Center on Saturday\, June 7.  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nStay tuned for the premier of our third video in the series on the Revolution-era Lee family on June 7\, made possible with support from Americana Corner’s Preserving American Grant program and the Comegys Bight Charitable Foundation. 
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20250411T225425Z
CREATED:20250411T223212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T225425Z
UID:13189-1748682000-1748703600@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Hunting Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Dating from the Miocene Epoch – approximately 15 to 6 million years ago\, the Stratford Cliffs are part of a rare geological phenomenon ranking among the most important fossil research sites in the Mid-Atlantic region. Whether you are a seasoned collector\, or this is your first experience\, Stratford Hall is the place for you! Spend a day hunting for fossils along the shores of the Potomac River\, explore the Stratford Cliffs\, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the great outdoors. \nExcursions are rated at a moderately strenuous to strenuous activity level requiring long periods of walking\, hiking\, standing\, stooping\, and bending. If you wish to access the further extremities of the beach\, this will include climbing over or under washed up debris or felled trees. Minimum age requirement for all fossil hunting excursions is 8 years old. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. \nEvent Date: Saturday\, May 31 (Registration opens May 1) \nEvent Time:  9:00 AM to 3:00 PM \nCost:  $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13) \nAge requirements:  8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult \nAvailability: 40 slots per excursion \nRegistration Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fossil-hunting-excursion-may-31-2025-tickets-213656 \nFossil hunting excursions are weather dependent activities and Stratford Hall reserves the right to cancel excursions at any time. A full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to inclement weather\, in which case a reschedule date will be provided. All participant cancellations require a 48-hour email notice before the excursion takes place. Absence from an excursion is nonrefundable. Refunds are the sole discretion of Stratford Hall and will be considered in such cases where there is an illness or emergency. All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org. \nPre-registration and pre-payment are required for all Stratford Hall fossil hunting excursions. Registration for each trip will open approximately one month in advance. To register\, please visit our website at www.stratfordhall.org. Under the Events tab\, click on Events Calendar\, then scroll down until you find the fossil excursion. Registration will open at 12 AM on the specified date for each excursion. \nAdditional information will be provided via email prior to your visit. Please contact Mary Bowman at mbowman@stratfordhall.org with any questions regarding Stratford Hall’s fossil hunting excursions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-hunting-excursion-may-31/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T123000
DTSTAMP:20250508T202349Z
CREATED:20250224T232732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T202349Z
UID:12836-1747477800-1747485000@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Preservation Tour: Behind the Scenes
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it takes to preserve and restore a historic house like the Great House at Stratford Hall? Now is your chance to learn all about it! \nCelebrate National Preservation Month at Stratford Hall. Join Director of Preservation Phil Mark for a behind-the-scenes preservation tour of the 18th-century Great House. The tour will focus on the main floor of the house and the most recent room restoration projects. The exterior and lower level of the Great House will also be discussed during the tour\, as will preservation projects taking place at neighboring outbuildings. \nThe tour will last approximately two hours with long periods of walking and standing. Visitors can expect to encounter uneven brick and gravel pathways\, narrow spaces\, and stairs to access the main floor of the historic Great House. \nLimited spaces are available and advance reservation is required. \n$30 per person\n$15 per person for Friends of Stratford  \nVisitors are asked to arrive at the Stratford Hall Visitor Center 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. \nTickets at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/preservation-tour-behind-the-scenes-tickets-207026 
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/preservation-tour-behind-the-scenes/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20250418T232451Z
CREATED:20250221T191216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T232451Z
UID:12824-1745071200-1745074800@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:"Rebel Abroad: A Stratford Subversive in the Heart of Empire" with Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for “Rebel Abroad: A Stratford Subversive in the Heart of Empire\,” a public lecture by Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey\, Vice President of Research & Collections and Director of the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library at Stratford Hall. \nThe events of April 19\, 1775 in Massachusetts Bay Colony are often remembered collectively as ‘the shot heard round the world.’ Skirmishes in and around Lexington & Concord between British Regulars and colonial Militia were only the first phase of the action. The next phase was a contest for control of the narrative about what actually happened\, a phase in which a Lee brother of Stratford was a primary actor! Join us online at 2 p.m. on Saturday\, April 19\, as we commemorate shots fired at Lexington & Concord and learn the gripping true story of how this Stratford born and raised Rebel Abroad waged a media war against British tyranny. \nPre-registration is required. The Zoom information will be shared prior to the event. \n$5 Virtual Registration \nRegister at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/rebel-abroad-a-stratford-subversive-in-th-tickets-206197
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/rebel-abroad-lecture/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20250212T183923Z
CREATED:20250212T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T183923Z
UID:12765-1744416000-1746489599@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Stratford Hall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Plants grown in Stratford Hall’s greenhouse are available to purchase from April 12 – May 5\, 2025. A selection of heirloom vegetables\, culinary herbs\, perennials\, trees\, and shrubs will be on sale daily at the Gift Shop. The selection of plants will vary during the sale\, so come back weekly for new items! \nGift Shop Hours April 12 – May 5:\nMonday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.\nSaturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/stratford-hall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250411T180000
DTSTAMP:20250212T183408Z
CREATED:20250212T183126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T183408Z
UID:12760-1744387200-1744394400@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Stratford Member Preview: Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Stratford members are invited to join us for a special preview of the annual Stratford Hall Plant Sale. Special items will be available this evening only\, along with heirloom vegetables\, culinary herbs\, perennials\, native shrubs\, and trees. Also\, see what is new in the Gift Shop for the spring season as you enjoy a special shopping experience with a 20% discount on select items. \nThis event is free and exclusively for Friends of Stratford members. To register\, email development@stratfordhall.org or call (804) 493-8919. \nNot a member yet? Become a Friend of Stratford today to enjoy exclusive experiences like this\, free admission for a year to the historic Great House and grounds\, special discounts\, and more.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/friends-of-stratford-preview-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250409T190000
DTSTAMP:20250318T173923Z
CREATED:20250224T235931Z
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SUMMARY:"A Convulsion at Appomattox: Robert E. Lee\, Ulysses S. Grant\, and the Long History of Civil War Surrender" by Dr. David Silkenat
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 9\, 2025 on the 160th anniversary of the Surrender at Appomattox Court House for A Convulsion at Appomattox: Robert E. Lee\, Ulysses S. Grant\, and the Long History of Civil War Surrender\, a lecture by Dr. David Silkenat\, the Richard J. Milbauer Chair in Southern History at the University of Florida. This will be a virtual lecture at 6 p.m. on Wednesday\, April 9. \nFor $10\, join Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey prior to the lecture at 5 p.m. in the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library for a reception and special viewing of archives and collections papers and objects related to the Surrender at Appomattox Court House and the new Robert E. Lee Special Collection. At 6 p.m. we will gather to view a livestream of A Convulsion at Appomattox with Dr. David Silkenat. \nDr. Silkenat is the author of several books\, including most recently Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South (2022) and Raising the White Flag: How Surrender Defined the American Civil War (2019). He is a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of the American Civil War and the Cambridge History of the American Civil War and has been published regularly and widely in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Silkenat served as Chair of the Scottish Association for the Study of America (2018-22)\, on the executive committee of the Society of Civil War Historians\, and on the editorial boards of The Journal of the Civil War Era and American Nineteenth Century History. \nBefore joining the University of Florida in the fall 2024\, Dr. Silkenat was Professor of United States History at the University of Edinburgh (2013-2024) and Assistant Professor of History and Education at North Dakota State University (2008-2013). He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his doctorate from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. \nThis is a virtual event with a special in-person viewing opportunity. Advance registration is required. The Zoom information will be shared prior to the event. \nReception\, Special Viewing\, and Livestream of Virtual Lecture with Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey at Stratford Hall – $10\nVirtual Lecture – $5 \nRegister in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/a-convulsion-at-appomattox-robert-e-lee-u-tickets-205288
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/convulsion-at-appomattox/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Stratford Hall's Brews & BBQ Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an incredible line-up of craft brews\, wines\, spirits\, barbecue\, live music\, and more. A festival ticket lets you roam freely between vendors\, as you explore their unique offerings—each pour is just a purchase away\, with breweries selling 16oz pours for $8 per glass. \nBe among the first 1\,500 ticket purchases to receive a souvenir glass! (Free glass for early bird and adult general admission ticket purchases.)  With your ticket\, you’ll have access to BBQ pitmasters serving up mouthwatering barbecue\, craft brews\, local wineries\, spirits\, a spread of other local fare and sweet treats\, artisan vendors\, and live music.  Wander the gardens and explore the c. 1738 Great House’s top floor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the Festival. Then head over to the car show to see the Victory 7 Mustang Car Club. Discover the best of Virginia’s brews\, wines\, bites\, and shopping—with each pour and plate available for purchase\, immerse yourself in the region’s unique flavors and finds. \nONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED. \nGeneral Admission tickets may be purchased at the festival entrance for $45.\n$10 for ages 6-13\n$5 for ages 5 and under \nFor additional information on this year’s Festival\, visit: https://www.stratfordhall.org/brewsbbqfestival2025/ \n  \nWhat to Expect at the Festival\nBrews\, Wines\, and Spirits:\nCopper Fox Distillery\, The Estate at White Hall Vineyard\, General’s Ridge Vineyard\, Horton Vineyards\, Ice House Brewery\, Mattaponi Winery\, Rogers Ford Farm Winery\, Sumerduck Craft Brewery\, Virago Spirits\, and Al Pugh Distributing Company\, Inc. \nBarbecue and Food:\nChillin’ and Grillin’ Shack\, The Four Cardinals\, Gregory’s Grill\, Sara Festivals\, Sweet Izzy’s Kettle Corn\, Segar’s Legacy Event Center – Restaurant & Catering\, Team Carolina BBQ\, Tilly’s Homemade Ice Cream\, and True Blue BBQ \nLive Music Schedule:\n11:15 a.m. Tommy Filkoski\n12:30 p.m. Hard to Tell Band\n2:00 p.m. Taboo\n4:00 p.m. Tyler Nichols \nActivities Included with Admission:\nTour the Great House – Upper level open until 2 p.m.\nAIM HIT GO – Free video game play on various consoles\nCar Show – Victory 7 Mustang Car Club\nJumbo Yard Games – Corn hole\, tumbling timbers\, and ring toss \n  \nThank you to our 2025 Brews & BBQ Festival Sponsors\nGold Sponsors: Clements Tent Rentals  |   Local Services\, LLC  |  River City Golf Carts\nSilver Sponsors: The Dove Team – Keller Williams Rivers & Bay  |  Patrick Stone State Farm
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/brews-bbq-festival-at-stratford-hall/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Country Breakfast Buffet by 1710 Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Prior to joining us for the Brews & BBQ Festival\, enjoy a traditional country breakfast prepared by 1710 Tavern on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025. \nBreakfast will be available 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in the Stratford Hall Dining Room. Advance registration is required. \nMenu:\nSausage Gravy & Biscuits\nScrambled Eggs\nBacon\nSausage\nGrits\nYogurt Bar\nServed with coffee\, tea\, orange juice & apple juice \n$20 for adults (ages 14+)\n$10 for children (ages 6-13)\nFree for children 5 & under \nIncluded with lodging reservations for guests staying overnight April 4 (Advance registration not required for lodging guests) \nMake your reservations for the Country Breakfast today: https://www.simpletix.com/e/country-breakfast-buffet-at-stratford-hall-tickets-201351
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/country-breakfast-buffet-by-1710-tavern/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:"Reclaiming Women's Power in the American Revolutionary Era" with Dr. Jacqueline Beatty
DESCRIPTION:Join Stratford Hall for the virtual lecture “Reclaiming Women’s Power in the American Revolutionary Era” with Dr. Jacqueline Beatty. \nDr. Jacqueline Beatty is an Associate Professor of History at York College of Pennsylvania\, where she teaches courses in Early American\, Women’s and Gender\, and Public History. Her 2023 book In Dependence: Women and the Patriarchal State in Revolutionary America explores the ways in which women in Boston\, Philadelphia\, and Charleston manipulated their legal\, social\, and economic positions of dependence and turned these constraints into vehicles of female empowerment. Dr. Beatty’s published scholarship also includes “A Revolution of One’s Own” in The American Historian (Spring 2024) and “Complicated Allegiances: Women\, Politics\, and Property in Post-Occupation Charleston\,” in Holly Mayer\, ed.\, Women Waging War in the American Revolution (UVA Press\, 2022). Her publicly-engaged work may be encountered in The Washington Post and Time and in C-SPAN’s Lectures in History Program. \nThis is a virtual lecture taking place on Zoom. Advance registration is required. The Zoom information will be shared prior to the event. \nVirtual Lecture – $5 \nRegister in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/reclaiming-womens-power-in-the-american-r-tickets-202280
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/jacqueline-beatty-lecture/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T180000
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Dinner Catered by 1710 Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Stratford Hall as you enjoy a four-course dinner by 1710 Tavern of Tappahannock in the Stratford Hall Dining Room on Saturday\, March 15th at 6:00 p.m. \nMake your reservations today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StPatricksDinner. \nReservations end March 7th  at noon. \nSt. Patrick’s Dinner Menu\n$99 per person (includes meal\, iced tea\, coffee\, tax\, and gratuity) \nSalad \nIrish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad \nSoup \nIrish Beer Cheese Soup \nEntree (select one of the following) \nIrish Corned Beef\nShepherd’s Pie\nRisotto Al Fungi \nDessert \nIrish Bread Pudding \nWine\, beer\, and cocktails available for purchase. \nWine by the Bottle \nOrder in advance to ensure availability \nWhite Wines\nLa Doria Moscato\, Germany 2022 (28)\nHubert Brochard\, Sancerre\, France 2022 (66)\nThe Vice “Elise” Chardonnay\, Napa Valley\, CA 2022 (59)\nJoseph Drouhin Macon Village Chardonnay\, France 2022 (45)\nMarco Felluga Mongris Pinot Grigio\, Collie\, Italy 2022 (40)\nLaurent Perrier Brut Champagne\, France (110)\n \nRed Wines\nPike Road Pinot Noir\, Willamette Valley\, Oregon 2023 (51)\nChanzy Mercurey Pinot Noir\, Burgundy\, France 2021 (70)\nDecoy Cabernet Sauvignon\, CA 2022 (45)\nCrossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon\, Sonoma County\, CA 2019 (62)\nMathews Cabernet Sauvignon\, Colombia Valley\, WA 2021 (88)\nCaymus Cabernet Sauvignon\, Napa Valley\, CA 2022 (195)\nZuccardi Q Malbec\, Argentina 2022 (39) \nPlease contact Alex Carter with questions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/st-patricks-dinner/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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