Tag Archives: Stratford Hall

Robert E. Lee’s 209th Birthday – An Annual Visit to Stratford Hall

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Rob Orrison

Every year for the past 15 years on January 19, I find my way to Stratford Hall. As many of you know, January 19, 1807 was Robert E. Lee’s birthday and Stratford Hall commemorates the occasion with free admission and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Robert E. Lee

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Rob Orrison
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No NPS? No Problem!—Lee’s family homes

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Phill Greenwalt

Day Eight in a series coinciding with the federal government shutdown Arlington House, the home most associated with Robert E. Lee, may be closed to visitation, but don’t fret—there are two other historic homes that have direct links to the Confederate military … Continue reading →

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