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Understanding American Denial: Workshop and Seminar
This event is now filled to capacity. Please check back for future programs on this topic. Join us on August 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a FREE workshop and seminar on the film American Denial. See the event page for details.
Find out more »Stratford Hall Wine Pairing Dinner
Join us at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 for a five-course wine pairing dinner, featuring wines from Ingleside Plantation. $60 per person for Friends of Stratford members; $75 per non-member. Call 804-493-1967 for dinner reservations (required). Ask about our special August discount 15% off the price of all lodging rooms.
Find out more »Sunset Kayaking on the Potomac
Join us on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. for sunset kayaking. Cost: $40 per kayak. Two-seat kayaks are $20 per person. One and two-seat kayaks available. Ages 13 and up. Register by calling 804-493-1972.
Find out more »2017 Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival
FALL IN LOVE WITH WINE & OYSTERS! September 16 & 17, 2017 Saturday, 10am to 6pm • Sunday, 10am to 5pm Enjoyfall at Stratford Hall! This popular event features wines from Virginia wineries and oysters from Chesapeake Bay and Tidewater oyster growers. Savor the varied tastes of oysters and a wide variety of seafood options. In addition to the wineries and oyster growers, the festival will offer distinctive arts and crafts, local and international foods, craft distilleries, live music, a car…
Find out more »Plant Communication with Ryan Mooney
Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for an interesting look at how and why plants are communicating with each other; cost: $12 adult, $7 child, group of 3 or more $7 each; pre-registration encouraged.
Find out more »Autumn Kayaking
Enjoy kayaking along the scenic Potomac River on Saturday, October 14 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. $40 per kayak. For ages 13 and up. Please register now before the event fills up!
Find out more »SquirreLee 5K & Fun Run (Cancelled)
Join us on October 21 at 9 a.m. for our first SquirreLee 5K & Fun Run! Register now to participate in this first-time event.
Find out more »Stratford Hall After Dark
Join us for a fun and spooky time on Saturday, October 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Ages 14 & up $14; ages 6-13 $9; ages 5 & under free. Pre-register for the "flashlight tours" of the historic area before they are filled! See event page for details.
Find out more »2017 Robert E. Lee Symposium
Plan to attend this year's Robert E. Lee Symposium on November 3 & 4; featured lecturer is Dr. Allen C. Guelzo of Gettysburg College, who will focus on Lee in the Mexican War; register now!
Find out more »Rottin’ Log Romp (cancelled due to inclement weather)
Rottin' Log Romp has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Make sure to check our website for upcoming events that you may be interested in!
Find out more »Stratford Hall Christmastide (cancelled due to inclement weather)
The Christmastide event scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2017 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Saturday, December 9, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Celebrate the Christmas season through the traditions, songs, dances, conversations, and stories passed down through the generations at Stratford Hall. Your Christmastide journey can begin with our new “Tavern” experience, featuring the 18th-century music of Colonial Faire and both traditional and contemporary foods. Wine and beer are available at a cash bar. Or, you can start at…
Find out more »Plant Medicine
Did you know that certain weeds can stop an itchy mosquito bite, soothe cold and flu symptoms or even provide the perfect pick-me-up? Learn about the medicines contained in many of the easily found and identifiable plants that grow right here in the Northern Neck of Virginia. Herbalist Heather Bedford will give a basic primer on how to find and use plants to help ease a variety of conditions. Common or invasive? Heather will tell all as well as discuss…
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