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SUMMARY:The Annual Lee Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Each January\, Stratford Hall hosts a distinguished scholar in American history for a lecture on the legacy of the Lee family of Virginia. Stay tuned for more details! Subscribe to our email newsletters for updates.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/annual-lee-lecture-2027/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Each spring\, the Stratford Hall Gift Shop hosts a Plant Sale featuring tree saplings\, shrubs\, perennials\, culinary herbs and heirloom vegetables all grown on the Preserve or in Northern Neck nurseries. Proceeds support the care of Stratford’s historic gardens\, nature trails\, and livestock. \nStop by Friday\, March 26 through Sunday\, May 2 to explore the offerings! \nAdmission is not required to visit the Plant Sale and Gift Shop.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/plant-sale-2027/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270328
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SUMMARY:Easter Eggstravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Saturday\, March 27 and attend our annual bunny breakfast and Easter egg hunt! This local favorite offers a chance for families to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy the spring weather on the Stratford Hall Oval. \nSubscribe to our email newsletters for updates.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza-2027/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270424T150000
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SUMMARY:April 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, March 21. \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 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/april-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T185808Z
CREATED:20261016T185808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T185808Z
UID:15758-1810976400-1810998000@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:May 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, April 18. \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 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/may-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270606
DTSTAMP:20261016T140117Z
CREATED:20261016T140056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T140117Z
UID:15724-1812153600-1812239999@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:Virginia Resolved
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for Virginia Resolved: Saturday\, June 5\, 2027 \nJoin us in commemorating Richard Henry Lee’s resolution for independence—This annual event features living history activities\, family fun\, food\, music & more! \nLearn more on the event homepage.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/virginia-resolved-2027/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270612T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T185932Z
CREATED:20261016T185932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T185932Z
UID:15760-1812790800-1812812400@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:June 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, May 2. \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 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/june-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270725
DTSTAMP:20261016T140354Z
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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. \nSave the date: Saturday\, July 24\, 2027 \nLearn more on the event homepage.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/first-africans-day-2027/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270724T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270724T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T194312Z
CREATED:20261016T190036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194312Z
UID:15762-1816419600-1816441200@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:July 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, June 13. \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 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/july-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270821T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190145Z
CREATED:20261016T190145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T190145Z
UID:15764-1818838800-1818860400@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:August 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, July 18. \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 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/august-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270904T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T190335Z
CREATED:20261016T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T190335Z
UID:15766-1820048400-1820070000@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:September 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, August 1. \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 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/september-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270920
DTSTAMP:20261016T133919Z
CREATED:20261016T133853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T133919Z
UID:15714-1821225600-1821398399@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:The Stratford Hall Wine & Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates: Saturday\, Sept. 18 & Sunday\, Sept. 19\, 2027 \nEnjoy tastings from over a dozen Virginia wineries and access to coastal oysters\, distilleries\, live music\, artisan booths\, food trucks\, family fun\, car shows & more! Ticket sales open July 1\, 2027. \nVisit the Festival homepage to learn more.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/wine-and-oyster-2026/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271003T150000
DTSTAMP:20261016T194550Z
CREATED:20261016T190440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T194550Z
UID:15768-1822554000-1822575600@www.stratfordhall.org
SUMMARY:October 2027 Fossil Excursion
DESCRIPTION:Ticket sales open at 7:00 p.m. EST on Sunday\, September 5. \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 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/october-2027-fossil-excursion/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271205
DTSTAMP:20261016T141956Z
CREATED:20261016T141944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T141956Z
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SUMMARY:Christmastide
DESCRIPTION:Stroll through Stratford Hall’s charming buildings and grounds decorated in authentic holiday spirit\, try colonial carols\, 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. Visitors even enjoy a 10% discount in the Gift Shop\, just in time for the holiday season! Exclusions apply. \nSave the date for Saturday\, December 4\, 2027!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/christmastide-2027/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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