Stratford Hall Historic Preserve

Fourth of July at Stratford Hall
2025-07-04 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
Plus, take advantage of a 10% discount throughout our Gift Shop* and 20% off on all Americana décor and apparel. *Certain exclusions may apply.
Be 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.
Extend 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.
Pre-registration is not required. Tickets available at the Gate the day of the event.
Admission:
$4.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds)
Free for children 5 & under
Free for Friends of Stratford and Blue Star Families
Get tickets ahead of time on our SimpleTix page!
We are proud to partner with NNK250 for this event.

Fossil Hunting Excursion
2025-06-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
This event is SOLD OUT! Please contact mbowman@stratfordhall.org to join the waitlist.
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.
Excursions 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.
Event Dates: Sunday, June 29 (Registration opens June 1)
Event Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13)
Age requirements: 8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Availability: 40 slots per excursion

Fossil 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.
Pre-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.
Additional 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.

Historic Landscapes Lecture and Garden Tour
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
Come 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.
Visitors 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.
Limited spaces are available and advance registration is required.
$30 per person
$15 per person for Friends of Stratford
Register at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/historic-landscapes-lecture-and-garden-tou-tickets-216868.

Wind Down Wednesday: Open Air Concert Series
2025-06-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
This new concert series features music from Northern Neck artists and food from local food trucks:
Wednesday, June 11 – Music by Dave Smitty; Food by True Blue BBQ
Wednesday, July 9 – Music by Chauncey Fortune; Food by Segar’s Legacy Event Center Restaurant & Catering
Wednesday, August 13 – Music by Rough Cut Diamond; Food by Lisa’s Mobile Kitchen
Sip 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.
Admission is free! There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle at the Gate.
Must bring a valid photo ID. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Rain location is the Dining Room at Stratford Hall.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the river for our new open air concert series this summer!

Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets may be purchased at the Stratford Hall Visitor Center on Saturday, June 7.
Join 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.
On 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.
This 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.
This family-friendly event is in partnership with the Jessie Ball duPont Fund and Northern Neck 250 (NNK250).
Pre-registration is encouraged. Tickets include entrance to Stratford Hall for all Virginia Resolved activities and access to the Great House and grounds.
Virginia Resolved Tickets:
$15 for adults & children ages 14 and older
$10 for ages 6 – 13
Free for ages 5 & under
Free with proper identification for Friends of Stratford, Blue Star Families, and Museums for All participants
Online ticket sales have ended. Tickets may be purchased at the Stratford Hall Visitor Center on Saturday, June 7.

Stay 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.

Fossil Hunting Excursion
2025-05-31 09:00 - 15:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
Excursions 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.
Event Date: Saturday, May 31 (Registration opens May 1)
Event Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Cost: $40 per adults and $35 per child (ages 8 to 13)
Age requirements: 8+ years of age; All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Availability: 40 slots per excursion
Registration Link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fossil-hunting-excursion-may-31-2025-tickets-213656
Fossil 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.
Pre-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.
Additional 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.

Preservation Tour: Behind the Scenes
2025-05-17 10:30 - 12:30 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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!
Celebrate 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.
The 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.
Limited spaces are available and advance reservation is required.
$30 per person
$15 per person for Friends of Stratford
Visitors are asked to arrive at the Stratford Hall Visitor Center 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour.
Tickets at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/preservation-tour-behind-the-scenes-tickets-207026

"Rebel Abroad: A Stratford Subversive in the Heart of Empire" with Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey
2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
The 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.
Pre-registration is required. The Zoom information will be shared prior to the event.
$5 Virtual Registration
Register at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/rebel-abroad-a-stratford-subversive-in-th-tickets-206197

Easter Eggstravaganza
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Join Stratford Hall and the local Northern Neck Lodge 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police for a free Easter Eggstravaganza, including egg hunt and activities, in front of the Great House at Stratford Hall!
Activities will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 1:00 p.m.
The Easter egg hunt will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. Special prizes will be awarded to the most egg-ceptional collectors!
Following the egg hunt, enjoy a complimentary hot dog lunch while supplies last.
Important details:

Plan to arrive between 10 – 10:30 a.m. for the egg hunt.
Bring your own basket for the egg hunt.
There will be designated egg hunt locations for children ages 0-2 years; 3-4 years; 5-6 years; 7-8 years; 9-10 years; and 11-12 years.
Don’t forget your camera for photos with the Easter Bunny.

Admission and activities for the Easter Eggstravaganza are free and pre-registration is not required. Admission does not include entrance to the Bunny Breakfast Buffet or the historic Great House.

Mark your calendars and hop on over to Stratford Hall for a day of Easter fun!

Bunny Breakfast Buffet
2025-04-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Enjoy a delicious Bunny Breakfast Buffet from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. in the Dining Room at Stratford Hall where we will offer a full breakfast to keep you fueled for the egg-ceptional hunt! Breakfast includes a pancake bar with your favorite toppings: chocolate chips, powdered sugar, berry compote, fresh fruit, sprinkles, syrup and whipped cream, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit! Make your favorite blend of hot chocolate with toppings from our hot chocolate bar, or choose from the breakfast classics coffee, tea, juice, or milk.
$25 for Adults (13+)
$15 for Children (ages 4-12)
Free for children 3 and under
Don’t miss the opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny throughout breakfast.
Advance reservations are required for Bunny Breakfast.
Following the breakfast, join Stratford Hall Historic Preserve & the Northern Neck Lodge 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police for an Easter Eggstravaganza! Admission and activities for the Easter Eggstravaganza are free. Does not include entrance to the Bunny Breakfast or the historic Great House.
Don’t miss out on the joy and egg-citement of our Easter Eggstravaganza and Bunny Breakfast!
Make your Bunny Breakfast reservations today: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bunny-breakfast-buffet-at-stratford-hall-tickets-204235

Stratford Hall Plant Sale
2025-04-12 - 2025-05-05 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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!
Gift Shop Hours April 12 – May 5:
Monday – Friday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Friends of Stratford Member Preview: Plant Sale
2025-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
This event is free and exclusively for Friends of Stratford members. To register, email development@stratfordhall.org or call (804) 493-8919.
Not 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.

"A Convulsion at Appomattox: Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and the Long History of Civil War Surrender" by Dr. David Silkenat
2025-04-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
For $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.
Dr. 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.
Before 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.
This 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.
Reception, Special Viewing, and Livestream of Virtual Lecture with Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey at Stratford Hall – $10
Virtual Lecture – $5
Register in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/a-convulsion-at-appomattox-robert-e-lee-u-tickets-205288

Stratford Hall's Brews & BBQ Festival
2025-04-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Virginia
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.
Be 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.
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE ENDED.
General Admission tickets may be purchased at the festival entrance for $45.
$10 for ages 6-13
$5 for ages 5 and under
For additional information on this year’s Festival, visit: https://www.stratfordhall.org/brewsbbqfestival2025/

What to Expect at the Festival
Brews, Wines, and Spirits:
Copper 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.
Barbecue and Food:
Chillin’ 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
Live Music Schedule:
11:15 a.m. Tommy Filkoski
12:30 p.m. Hard to Tell Band
2:00 p.m. Taboo
4:00 p.m. Tyler Nichols
Activities Included with Admission:
Tour the Great House – Upper level open until 2 p.m.
AIM HIT GO – Free video game play on various consoles
Car Show – Victory 7 Mustang Car Club
Jumbo Yard Games – Corn hole, tumbling timbers, and ring toss

Thank you to our 2025 Brews & BBQ Festival Sponsors
Gold Sponsors: Clements Tent Rentals | Local Services, LLC | River City Golf Carts
Silver Sponsors: The Dove Team – Keller Williams Rivers & Bay | Patrick Stone State Farm

Country Breakfast Buffet by 1710 Tavern
2025-04-05 08:30 - 09:30 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Prior to joining us for the Brews & BBQ Festival, enjoy a traditional country breakfast prepared by 1710 Tavern on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Breakfast will be available 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. in the Stratford Hall Dining Room. Advance registration is required.
Menu:
Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Sausage
Grits
Yogurt Bar
Served with coffee, tea, orange juice & apple juice
$20 for adults (ages 14+)
$10 for children (ages 6-13)
Free for children 5 & under
Included with lodging reservations for guests staying overnight April 4 (Advance registration not required for lodging guests)
Make your reservations for the Country Breakfast today: https://www.simpletix.com/e/country-breakfast-buffet-at-stratford-hall-tickets-201351

"Reclaiming Women's Power in the American Revolutionary Era" with Dr. Jacqueline Beatty
2025-03-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Virginia
Join Stratford Hall for the virtual lecture “Reclaiming Women’s Power in the American Revolutionary Era” with Dr. Jacqueline Beatty.
Dr. 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.
This is a virtual lecture taking place on Zoom. Advance registration is required. The Zoom information will be shared prior to the event.
Virtual Lecture – $5
Register in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/reclaiming-womens-power-in-the-american-r-tickets-202280

St. Patrick's Dinner Catered by 1710 Tavern
2025-03-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
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.
Make your reservations today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StPatricksDinner.
Reservations end March 7th at noon.
St. Patrick’s Dinner Menu
$99 per person (includes meal, iced tea, coffee, tax, and gratuity)
Salad
Irish Flag Clementine Cucumber Salad
Soup
Irish Beer Cheese Soup
Entree (select one of the following)
Irish Corned Beef
Shepherd’s Pie
Risotto Al Fungi
Dessert
Irish Bread Pudding
Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.
Wine by the Bottle
Order in advance to ensure availability
White Wines
La Doria Moscato, Germany 2022 (28)
Hubert Brochard, Sancerre, France 2022 (66)
The Vice “Elise” Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA 2022 (59)
Joseph Drouhin Macon Village Chardonnay, France 2022 (45)
Marco Felluga Mongris Pinot Grigio, Collie, Italy 2022 (40)
Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, France (110)

Red Wines
Pike Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2023 (51)
Chanzy Mercurey Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2021 (70)
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 2022 (45)
Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA 2019 (62)
Mathews Cabernet Sauvignon, Colombia Valley, WA 2021 (88)
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA 2022 (195)
Zuccardi Q Malbec, Argentina 2022 (39)
Please contact Alex Carter with questions.

Commemorating the Lives: The Lee Women of Stratford Hall
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
On March 15, 2025, Stratford Hall invites visitors to discover the Great House and grounds for the special admission price of $5. Learn more about the Lee women of Stratford Hall. Take the Leading Ladies audio tour to hear stories of these women and how they managed life here in the 18th century.
Preregistration is not required. Tickets are available at Stratford Hall the day of the event.
$5.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds)
Free for Children 5 and under and for Friends of Stratford
Register in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/commemorating-the-lives-the-lee-women-of-s-tickets-202234

"Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery" with Dr. Ana Lucia Araujo
2025-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virginia
Join Stratford Hall for the virtual lecture “Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery” with Dr. Ana Lucia Araujo.
Ana Lucia Araujo is Professor of History at the historically Black Howard University in Washington DC. She specializes in the history and memory of slavery and the Atlantic slave trade and is interested in the visual and material culture of slavery. Her recent books include The Gift: How Objects of Prestige Shaped the Atlantic Slave Trade and Colonialism (Cambridge University Press, 2024), and Humans in Shackles: An Atlantic History of Slavery (University of Chicago Press, 2024). In the United States, her work has been recently supported by fellowships from the American Council of Learned Societies, the Institute for Advanced Study, the Getty Research Institute, and the American Philosophical Society. She is a member of the International Scientific Committee of the UNESCO Routes of Enslaved Peoples Project.
This is a free virtual lecture taking place on Zoom. Advance registration is required. The Zoom information will be shared prior to the event.
Register today: https://www.simpletix.com/e/humans-in-shackles-an-atlantic-history-of-tickets-201184

Commemorating the Lives: African & African American Culture at Stratford Hall
2025-02-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
On February 15, 2025, Stratford Hall invites visitors to discover the Great House and grounds for the special admission price of $5. Learn more about the history and cultures of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who lived and labored at Stratford Hall. Visitors are invited to take The Crossroads audio tour to learn about African and African American life at Stratford Hall.
Preregistration is not required. Tickets are available at Stratford Hall on the day of the event.
$5.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds)
Free for Children 5 & under and Friends of Stratford
Register in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/commemorating-the-lives-african-african-am-tickets-202232

Valentine's Dinner Catered by 1710 Tavern
2025-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Reservations are now closed for the Valentine’s Dinner.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Stratford Hall with a four-course dinner by 1710 Tavern of Tappahannock in the Stratford Hall Dining Room on Friday, February 7 at 6 p.m.
Reservations end on January 31 at noon.
Valentine’s Dinner Menu
$125 per person (includes meal, iced tea, coffee, and tax; gratuity not included)
Starters
Escargot or Stuffed Mushrooms
Soup
French Onion Soup
Entrees (select one of the following)
Steak Frites (pan seared petite filet)
Coq au Vin (tender chicken braised in red wine)
Risotto Al Fungi (exotic mushrooms/ porcini broth/ sweet peas/ shaved locatelli/ herbs) (V, GF)
Dessert
Crepes (choose from assorted fillings)
Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

Wine by the Bottle
Order in advance to ensure availability
White Wines
La Doria Moscato, Germany 2022 (28)
Hubert Brochard, Sancerre, France 2022 (66)
The Vice “Elise” Chardonnay, Napa Valley, CA 2022 (59)
Joseph Drouhin Macon Village Chardonnay, France 2022 (45)
Marco Felluga Mongris Pinot Grigio, Collie, Italy 2022 (40)
Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne, France (110)

Red Wines
Pike Road Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2023 (51)
Chanzy Mercurey Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2021 (70)
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 2022 (45)
Crossbarn Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA 2019 (62)
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Unintended and Unexpected: Lee’s Army after Appomattox
2025-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Annual Lee Lecture: Unintended and Unexpected: Lee’s Army after Appomattox
Sunday, January 19, 2025 2 PM
Stratford Hall is delighted to announce that Caroline E. Janney will deliver the 2025 Lee Lecture in the Jessie Ball duPont Memorial Library at Stratford Hall.
Caroline E. Janney is the John L. Nau III Professor of the American Civil War and Director of the John L. Nau Center for Civil War History at the University of Virginia. A graduate of the University of Virginia, she worked as a historian for the National Park Service and taught at Purdue University before returning to Virginia in 2018. An active public lecturer, she has given presentations at locations across the globe. She is a speaker with the Organization of American Historians’ Distinguished Lectureship program and has appeared numerous television programs including the History Channel’s Grant and Lincoln. She serves as a co-editor of the University of North Carolina Press’s Civil War America Series and is the past president of the Society of Civil War Historians. She has published eight books, including Remembering the Civil War: Reunion and the Limits of Reconciliation (2013) and Ends of War: The Fight of Lee’s Army after Appomattox, winner of the 2022 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize. One of four Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Board members wrote that “This book places you beside the Confederate soldier as he wrestles with surrender, the nature of the war’s ending, and the cause for which he sacrificed. A groundbreaking work.”
This program will be offered in-person and hybrid via Zoom.
Program Pricing Options:
In-Person Admission – $10
Attend the program on-site and enjoy the live presentation.
Virtual (Hybrid via Zoom) – $5
Join the program remotely via Zoom and contribute any amount that you wish.
If you sign up to attend remotely, the Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the program.
Register in advance at https://www.simpletix.com/e/unintended-and-unexpected-lees-army-after-tickets-185701.

Commemorating the Lives: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall
2025-01-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
On January 18, 2025, Stratford Hall invites visitors to discover the Great House and grounds for the special admission price of $5–this is to commemorate the lives of Lee family men, many of whom had January anniversaries.
Come learn about founder Francis Lightfoot Lee (died January 1797), nicknamed ‘Loudon,’ whom Mark Twain called “a citizen of the best and highest type”! Wander the halls walked by January-baby and radical Richard Henry Lee, who proposed a declaration of independence from Great Britain in 1776! Study the military exploits of the revolutionary and future Governor of Virginia nicknamed ‘Light-horse Harry’ Lee, another January-baby! And consider the early years of Harry’s youngest Stratford-born son, Robert Edward Lee, still one more January-baby!
Take our Band of Brothers audio tour to discover the remarkable lives of all the Lee men, from Stratford’s founder to a Revolutionary War intelligence agent to Andrew Jackson’s speechwriter and more. Stop by our Stratford at the Crossroads exhibit in the Visitor’s Center to get a close-up view of some of the objects owned and used by Lee family men and women, including a book of sermons compiled by Hannah Lee Corbin, a circa 1730 christening gown in which generations of Lees were received into the Anglican church, and a set of mother-of-pearl-handled silver dessert knives given by French King Louis XVI to diplomat Arthur Lee!
Preregistration not required. Tickets available at the gate the day of the event.
$5.00 for ages 6+ (House and Grounds)
Free for Children 5 & under
Register in advance: https://www.simpletix.com/e/commemorating-the-lives-the-lee-men-of-str-tickets-191389.

Christmastide Dinner
2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Christmastide Dinner with Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table
Saturday, December 14, 2024 6 PM
Reservation required, limited availability.
Make it an evening to remember with a four-course dinner by Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table in the Stratford Hall Dining Room. The menu includes your choice of soup, salad, entrée, and dessert.
$125 per person (includes meal, tax, and gratuity)
Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

Reserve your table at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Christmastide24.

Christmastide
2024-12-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Join Us For a Colonial Christmas at Stratford Hall
See Stratford Hall historic buildings and grounds decorated in holiday spirit, listen to colonial music by Ampersand in the Great Hall, African Diaspora Ensemble (ADÉ) in the Southwest building, and step into the historic kitchen for a cooking demonstration with interpreter Dontavius Williams.
Tractor wagon rides in the historic area will be available during the evening program.
Complete Your Holiday Shopping at Stratford Hall’s Gift Shop
Stop 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.
Christmastide Tickets:
Adults & Children ages 14 and older: $25
Children, ages 6-13: $12
Children, ages 5 & under: Free
Friends of Stratford Members: Free
Register in advance at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/christmastide-evening-program-tickets-188799.
Online ticket sales will close at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th. Tickets will be available at the door.

Christmastide Dinner (Friends of Stratford Members Exclusive)
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Christmastide Dinner with Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table: Friends of Stratford Members Exclusive
Friday, December 13, 2024 6 PM
Reservation required, limited availability.
Make it an evening to remember with a four-course dinner by Denson’s Chesapeake Bay Farm to Table in the Stratford Hall Dining Room. The menu includes your choice of soup, salad, entrée, and dessert.
$125 per person (includes meal, tax, and gratuity)
Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

Reserve your table at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Christmastide24.

Holiday Sip and Shop (Friends of Stratford Member Exclusive)
2024-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Holiday Sip and Shop
Friday, December 13 4 – 6 PM
Join us for an exclusive Friends of Stratford holiday shopping experience with festive food & beverage tastings, 20% discount throughout the store, and the unique opportunity to meet Rachel Eshkol, designer of Stratford Hall’s custom jewelry collection. Reserve your spot at this special event by phone (804) 493-8919, or by email, RPitts@StratfordHall.org. Come for shopping, and stay for dinner!

Fall Flavors at Stratford Hall: A Curated Dinner with 1710 Tavern
2024-11-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia, 22558
Fall Flavors at Stratford Hall: A Curated Dinner by 1710 Tavern
Sunday, November 17, 2024
6 PM
Welcome the beauty of fall with a curated dining experience by 1710 Tavern of Tappahannock. Gather in the Stratford Hall dining room for a seasonal five-course dinner celebrating the harvest flavors of the region. The menu includes your choice of an appetizer, soup, salad, entrée, and dessert.
Appetizer
Petite Crab Cake: Crab Cake / Gremolata / Celery Flake / Togarashi Aioli
Or
Savory Mushroom Crostini: Ciabatta / Mascarpone / Parmesan / Greens / Shallot Vinaigrette / Sauteed Exotic Mushrooms (V)
Soup
Oyster Stew alla Rockefeller: VA Select Oysters / Amish Cream / Bacon Lardon / Garlic / Spinach / Parmesan
Or
Roasted Butternut Squash & Ginger Soup: Butternut Squash / Crushed Ginger / Cream / Herbs
Salad
1710 House Salad: Sion House Farms Greens / English Cucumber / Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes / Pickled Shallots / Feta Cheese (V, GF)
Or
Romaine alla Caesar: Ciabatta / Mascarpone / Parmesan / Greens / Shallot Vinaigrette / Sauteed Exotic Mushrooms (V)
Entrée
Hereford Beef Short Ribs: Braised Short Ribs / Pomme Frites / Greens with Shallot Vinaigrette/ Red Wine Demi (GF)
Or
Rockfish: Locally Sourced Rockfish / Saffron Garlic Cream Sauce / Lobster Risotto / Microgreens (GF)
Or
Risotto Al Fungi: Exotic Mushrooms / Porcini Broth / Sweet Peas / Shaved Locatelli / Herbs (V, GF)
Dessert
Fresh Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, Cranberry Puree / Bacon-Pecan Crunch
Or
Grand Marnier Crème Brulee with Fresh Fruit / Whipped Cream
Coffee & Iced Tea
$125 per person (includes meal, iced tea, coffee tax, and gratuity)
Wine, beer, and cocktails available for purchase.
To make your reservation, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AutumnDinner1710.
Reservations end on Friday, November 15 at Noon.

Fall Family Fun Day
2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Virginia
Celebrate fall at Stratford Hall!
On Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00am to 3:00pm join us for our Third Annual Fall Family Fun Day! Enjoy pumpkin painting, children’s crafts, colonial games, wagon rides, and more! Food available from THEPULLUP food truck from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Take in all the fall beauty while exploring the historic area, walking the nature trails, or strolling along the beach of the Potomac River.
https://www.simpletix.com/e/fall-family-fun-day-at-stratford-hall-tickets-182256
Adults & Children ages 6 and older: $5
Children, ages 5 & under: Free
Friends of Stratford Members: Free

The Power of Place: The Indigenous Northern Neck Academic Symposium
2024-11-02 08:15 - 16:00 | Virginia
Come together for a two-day Academic Symposium, presented by NNK250, a five-county regional commemorative effort. Under this year’s theme, The Power of Place, the Symposium will focus on ‘The Indigenous Northern Neck,’ with particular attention to Indigenous landscapes, scholarship, and activism.
The NNK250 Coalition aims to engage multiple perspectives, recognizing and honoring the Northern Neck’s vital role in the founding of our nation and its continuing impact on the American experiment.
The cost to attend is $25, and includes the opening reception, breakfast, and lunch. Funding for the Symposium is provided by the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Discounted lodging is available at Stratford Hall for symposium attendees. To book lodging, please call 804-493-1967.
For the full agenda and to register, visit nnk250.us/events.
