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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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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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SUMMARY:Teachers Seminar: Revolutionary Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Stratford Hall and Preservation Virginia are delighted to announce their 2025 Teachers Seminar\, Revolutionary Stuff\, a multi-day continuing education event for teachers of history and related disciplines. Hosted at Stratford Hall from July 10-July 13\, 2025\, Revolutionary Stuff studies the ordinary and extraordinary objects that were both nodes of access to 18th-century revolutionary politics and ideals and sites of contest over those ideals. Even as objects and ideas about them structured identity and resistance\, they also shaped hierarchies and social orders of a new nation and national culture. Join us to learn how the stuff of everyday lives empowered and limited continuity and change. Onsite presentations at Stratford Hall from scholars and experts and travel-study to nearby Washington\, D.C. will be capped by a workshop focused on translating our insights for the K through 12 classroom. \nApplications are closed.  \nPlease contact Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey with questions.
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/teachers-seminar/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
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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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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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