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SUMMARY:First Africans Day
DESCRIPTION:Archival records show that in July of 1738\, seventy enslaved West Africans consigned to Thomas Lee of Virginia arrived in the south Potomac aboard the Liverpool Merchant. Some helped to create and sustain what would become Stratford\, others were sold to neighboring plantations. Each year\, we remember these “first Africans” and honor all the ancestors once enslaved here by commemorating their lives\, cultures\, contributions\, and resilience. \nAdmission is free and includes access to the Great House\, grounds\, and all First Africans Day activities including: \n10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Opening Ceremony at the African American Cemetery with Cheyney McKnight\, Tanyah Dadze\, Slam Stewart\, and the Shiloh Baptist Church Choir \n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Keynote Speech in the Council House by Adrienne Whaley\, Director of Education & Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Performance by the KanKouran West African Dance Company on the Great House Lawn \n12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Historic Area Activities \nFoodways with Dontavius Williams in the Historic Kitchen (ends at 3:00 p.m.)\nPayne Cabin interpretation with Willie & Hope Wright\nHistoric trades with Harold Caldwell at the Southwest Outbuilding\nTextiles with Nastassia Parker in the Great House Spinning and Weaving Room\n2:00 p.m. Tobacco demonstration with Harold Caldwell at the Southwest Outbuilding \n3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Drum circle with SlamOne & Music of the African Diaspora in the East Garden \n4:00 p.m. Chronicles of Adam with Dontavius Williams and open mic in the Great House Great Hall \n5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Closing Ceremony on the Stratford Beach \nTours & Galleries: Self-guided Great House audio tours will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last entry at 3 p.m.) with the Stratford at the Crossroads Gallery and the new Mary Belin duPont Laird Gallery in the Visitor Center open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nCheck-in & Parking: Admission is free\, no tickets are required for entry. Parking is available at the Visitor Center for activities in the Historic Area\, near the African American Cemetery for the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speech\, and at the Stratford Beach for the Closing Ceremony. Please note the Stratford Beach will be closed until 11:00 a.m. \nFood & Drink: Water stations will be available throughout the site. Visitors are welcome to bring a personal water bottle. Outside food and other beverages are not permitted. Our food truck partners will be in the Historic Area from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.\, including \nAimee’s Sandwiches\nA & B’s Creamery & Treats\nDoveShack’s Smoked BBQ
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/first-africans-day-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. EST on July 19. Get tickets here. \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 last approximately 6 hours\, weather permitting. During these trips\, participants are accompanied by Stratford Hall employees and/or volunteer guides and given access to the restricted area of the beach which includes approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. \nFossil hunting excursions are designed so that participants can set their own pace dependent upon their experience level and physical abilities. However\, we do rate our fossil hunting excursions at a moderately strenuous activity level. Trips involve long periods of standing and walking\, crossing slick or uneven surfaces\, climbing over and/or under downed trees\, and wading in water. Due to changes in weather conditions\, water levels\, and the influence of tides there are portions of the beach that may not be accessible at all by foot. \n  \nPlease read our full FAQ document(opens in a new tab) and note the following regarding check-in: \n\nGuests should arrive at the Visitor Center prior to 9 a.m.\nThe door to the Visitor Center will not open before 9 a.m.\nGuests must complete a release form and a collections management policy prior to going down to the beach\, or they will not be given permission to go beyond the ropes.\n\n  \nGroup sizes are approximately 40 participants per trip. Please be aware that while there are guides available during these excursions to ensure guest safety and assist with fossil hunting tips and identification\, we do not classify these as “guided” experiences as the ratio of participants to guides is typically 7:1. 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. \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.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-excursion-august-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Wine & Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy tastings from over a dozen Virginia wineries and access to coastal oysters\, distilleries\, live music\, artisan booths\, food trucks\, family fun\, car shows & more! \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Wine Tasting Tickets: $35 (July 1 – September 18)\nGeneral Admission Wine Tasting Tickets: $50\nNon-Tasting Tickets: $25\nChildren Ages 7-12: $10\nChildren Ages 6 & Under: FREE \nGet Tickets Here \nVisit Festival Homepage
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/wine-oyster-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. EST on August 29. Get tickets here. \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 last approximately 6 hours\, weather permitting. During these trips\, participants are accompanied by Stratford Hall employees and/or volunteer guides and given access to the restricted area of the beach which includes approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. \nFossil hunting excursions are designed so that participants can set their own pace dependent upon their experience level and physical abilities. However\, we do rate our fossil hunting excursions at a moderately strenuous activity level. Trips involve long periods of standing and walking\, crossing slick or uneven surfaces\, climbing over and/or under downed trees\, and wading in water. Due to changes in weather conditions\, water levels\, and the influence of tides there are portions of the beach that may not be accessible at all by foot. \n  \nPlease read our full FAQ document(opens in a new tab) and note the following regarding check-in: \n\nGuests should arrive at the Visitor Center prior to 9 a.m.\nThe door to the Visitor Center will not open before 9 a.m.\nGuests must complete a release form and a collections management policy prior to going down to the beach\, or they will not be given permission to go beyond the ropes.\n\n  \nGroup sizes are approximately 40 participants per trip. Please be aware that while there are guides available during these excursions to ensure guest safety and assist with fossil hunting tips and identification\, we do not classify these as “guided” experiences as the ratio of participants to guides is typically 7:1. 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. \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.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-excursion-september-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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UID:15337-1791622800-1791644400@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 7:00 p.m. EST on September 12. Get tickets here. \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 last approximately 6 hours\, weather permitting. During these trips\, participants are accompanied by Stratford Hall employees and/or volunteer guides and given access to the restricted area of the beach which includes approximately 2.5 miles of riverfront. \nFossil hunting excursions are designed so that participants can set their own pace dependent upon their experience level and physical abilities. However\, we do rate our fossil hunting excursions at a moderately strenuous activity level. Trips involve long periods of standing and walking\, crossing slick or uneven surfaces\, climbing over and/or under downed trees\, and wading in water. Due to changes in weather conditions\, water levels\, and the influence of tides there are portions of the beach that may not be accessible at all by foot. \n  \nPlease read our full FAQ document(opens in a new tab) and note the following regarding check-in: \n\nGuests should arrive at the Visitor Center prior to 9 a.m.\nThe door to the Visitor Center will not open before 9 a.m.\nGuests must complete a release form and a collections management policy prior to going down to the beach\, or they will not be given permission to go beyond the ropes.\n\n  \nGroup sizes are approximately 40 participants per trip. Please be aware that while there are guides available during these excursions to ensure guest safety and assist with fossil hunting tips and identification\, we do not classify these as “guided” experiences as the ratio of participants to guides is typically 7:1. 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. \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.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/fossil-excursion-october-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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