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The Civil War Sesquicentennial is approaching!
Volunteer With Us
If you enjoy learning about history & sharing it with others, volunteering at Lee Hall Mansion may be right for you
Group Tours
Groups of all ages will learn about the Lee family and the role this home played during the Civil War.
Wistar’s Raid & the Confederate Volunteer Coast Guard
Learn about Confederate naval raiders on the Chesapeake Bay and explore rural Mathews County with Historian Michael Moore visiting the sites associated with the October 1863 Union raid. All tours leave from Lee Hall Mansion. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bring a bag lunch, drink, and small cooler. You will be walking a lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Sign up early; space is limited. Payment is $50/person and is due no later than 2 weeks before tour. Payment guarantees your reservation. No refunds 1 week prior to tour. Make checks payable to Lee Hall Mansion. Mail to: Lee Hall Mansion, 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603.
Upcoming events
- 3/20/2010 - Along This River: The Warwick-Yorktown Line
- 4/3/2010 - The Easter Bunny and the Great Egg Hunt
- 4/17/2010 - The First Battle of Manassas
- 5/15/2010 - The Bermuda Hundred Campaign
- 6/12/2010 - Summer Celebration Wine Festival
- 6/19/2010 - The Richmond Front 1864
- 7/17/2010 - Wistar’s Raid & the Confederate Volunteer Coast Guard
- 8/7/2010 - 9th Annual Classics at Lee Hall
- 12/8/2010 - Antebellum Holidays
