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SUMMARY:2026 Teachers Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Riotous Assemblies: From Resistance to Revolution \nWe are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Stratford Hall Teachers Seminar.\n\n\nHosted by Stratford Hall in partnership with Preservation Virginia from July 9–12\, 2026\, “Riotous Assemblies” will explore how enslaved\, ordinary\, and elite people contested imperial power.\n\n\nMoving beyond simple narratives of the founders\, this seminar examines the diverse mechanisms of popular dissent that shaped the path to independence—from boycotts and petitions to crowd actions\, clandestine networks\, and material sabotage. Participants will not only investigate the history of the 18th century but also discuss the continuing relevance of these tactics in free societies today.\n\nAPPLY NOW\nWhy Apply?\n\n\nBroaden the Narrative: Investigate how resistance was forged across class and racial lines.\n\n\nPlace-Based Inquiry: Walk the landscape where the Lees and the enslaved community navigated the shifting tides of revolution. Travel-study destination TBA.\n\n\nPedagogy Focus: Work with master teachers to translate these complex themes of power and protest into dynamic classroom lessons.\n\nWhat does the Seminar include? Onsite presentations from leading scholars\, an immersive travel-study excursion (stay tuned for location announcement!)\, and dedicated K–12 workshops translating historical insights into dynamic classroom lessons. \n  \nWhat’s covered? Meals\, excursion costs\, and single-room accommodations onsite at Stratford Hall are provided at no charge. We do request a $50 nonrefundable deposit to reserve your space upon acceptance to the Seminar. \n  \nAPPLICATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 1\nAPPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 31\nINVITATIONS TO PARTICIPATE APRIL 5\nDEADLINE TO ACCEPT APRIL 10 (with $50 nonrefundable deposit)\nADMISSIONS FROM WAITLIST APRIL 15\nADMISSIONS CLOSED APRIL 20
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2026-teachers-seminar/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
CATEGORIES:Stratford
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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\, Slam Stewart\, Alberto Limonta Perez\, 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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