Stratford Hall Plantation

Robert E. Lee, who became the commander of the Confederate Army, was born in the Great House of Stratford Hall Plantation, one of the country's finest examples of Colonial architecture. Eight chimneys in two squares top the H-shaped brick home, built in the 1730s by one of Lee's grandfathers, Colonial governor Thomas Lee. The house contains Robert E. Lee's crib, original family pieces, and...

Posted on April 09, 2015. Brought to you by fodors.

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During our stay at Harbor View Campground in Colonial Beach, we visited Stratford Hall. Here is a piece of history in the process of restoration.
You can walk the grounds and see beautiful architecture still standing after 200 years. The self-guided tour gave very interesting insight as to how the Plantation operated and survived through the years. Using an ipod...

Posted by Patricia H on June 19, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Stay in the cottages! Great retreat

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We loved the cottage we stayed in. Beautifully decorated, everything we needed. We brought food aNd beverage.We enjoyed the tour of the great house and gardens. It was a nice visit with pleasant staff. There were nature trails, and quiet country setting. The history is brought to life by the views and tour. Also be sure to go thru the...

Posted by kathrickl on June 19, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Lovely Home and Excellent Tour

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This is the birth place of Robert E Lee. He lived on this plantation until he was three years old. I came here because I have an uncle who is distantly related to Robert E Lee so I knew he would enjoy the post card but I have to say this was one of the best colonial plantation tours we...

Posted by nametaken5 on June 19, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

nice history lessons

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My husband & I have wanted to visit Stratford Hall for some time & finally went today. It was a great site to visit. We did the house tour, and had a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide. We learned so many things. We also walked the grounds, there are some lovely garden spots, also walked around the buildings. Then a short...

Posted by Janice W on May 06, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Another historical site

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My hubby is the library history buff so off we went. (Visual works better for me.) This home is 275 years old (the birthplace of Robert E. Lee) and still has original floors, etc. Approx. 45 minute tour and then are free to roam the grounds. Interesting!

Posted by Jeannine37 on April 23, 2016. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

Stratford Hall Plantation can be found at Great House Rd 485. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Montross there are 1 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.

Posted on September 22, 2015. Brought to you by opendius.

Administration Office

Posted on March 14, 2012. Brought to you by merchantcircle.

The boyhood home of Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the brothers who signed the Declaration of Independence, this plantation also became the birthplace of General Robert E. Lee in 1807. The Great Hall in the center of the house is one of the most architecturally significant rooms to survive from colonial America and the 1,670 acre plantation is managed as a working farm with...

Posted on September 04, 2011. Brought to you by discoverourtown.