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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Lee Lecture with Dr. Edward G. Lengel
DESCRIPTION:“The Road Home: Light-Horse Harry Lee’s Return from the Revolutionary War”  \n2026 Annual Lee Lecture with Dr. Edward G. Lengel \nJanuary 18\, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nStratford Hall Council House\, $10 ($5 for Friends of Stratford members) \nBUY TICKETS HERE \nWar hero. Virginia Governor. Father of Robert E. Lee. In advance of his new book on Henry Lee III\, Dr. Edward G. Lengel will help us to understand the challenges “Light-Horse Harry” Lee faced in his personal life\, business\, and the young country’s fiercely divided politics in the 1780s and 1790s. Join us in the Council House for this can’t-miss lecture to start off America’s Semiquincenntial at Stratford Hall. \nPlease Note: Online ticket sales will close at 12 noon on Sunday\, January 18. In-person admission may be purchased in the Visitor Center from 10 am to 1:30 pm or at the Stratford Hall Council House after 1:30 pm (card only). \nThis lecture may be joined virtually\, in which case a Zoom Webinar link will be sent to registrants who select “Virtual Admission” prior to the event. Members can receive their discount code by calling (804) 493-8919 or emailing rpitts@stratfordhall.org. \nEdward G. Lengel is an award-winning historian and educator. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia\, where he directed the Washington Papers Project for many years\, and subsequently worked in senior positions in the public history field. Also a professional author\, speaker and battlefield tour guide\, Lengel has written fourteen books on American history. These include the official history of Colonial Williamsburg; General George Washington: A Military Life; To Conquer Hell: The Meuse-Argonne\, 1918; and Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion. Lengel is a co-recipient of the National Humanities Medal and has won two writing awards from the Army Historical Foundation. He makes frequent television and radio appearances. \nBe sure to enjoy $5 admission on the day before\, Saturday\, January 17 for the Band of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall self-guided audio tour to commemorate the birth month of Richard Henry Lee\, Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee III\, and Robert E. Lee!
URL:https://www.stratfordhall.org/event/2026-lee-lecture/
LOCATION:Stratford Hall\, 483 Great House Road\, Stratford\, Virginia\, 22558
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