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Special Programs at Lee Hall
Mansion
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programs, times and fees are subject to change.
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 Defending the Southside Civil War Van Tour
March 15, 2008 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Join Michael Moore for a journey south of the James which includes visits to Fort Boykins, Fort Huger, and Drewry’s Bluff. Learn about the Confederate defense of the James River, the Battle of Hampton Roads, and the Union advance up the James in May of 1862. $45 per person. Reservations required.
The Easter Bunny and the Great Egg Hunt
 March
22, 2008 10 to 11 A.M.
For children up to age 12. Bring the kids to Lee Hall for our third annual Easter Egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and photo ops. A great family event! $5 per person.
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Wilderness/ Spotsylvania Civil War Van Tour
April 19, 2008 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Follow Grant’s Overland Campaign through the first bloody battles of the Union advance toward Richmond in 1864 with historian Michael Moore. $45 per person. Reservations required.
 Herbs, Plants & History
May 17, 2008 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
The fascinating world of plants and herbs is explored in this program on the beautiful grounds of Lee Hall Mansion. A Native American interpreter and an English herbalist from 1607 Jamestown will examine the historical uses of herbs.
North Anna/ Cold Harbor Civil War Van Tour
May 17, 2008 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Continue on the route of Grant’s Overland Campaign with historian Michael Moore. The tour includes visits to Mt. Carmel, Ox Ford, Hanover Station, Cold Harbor, and Wilcox’s Landing. $45 per person. Reservations required.
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 Summer
Celebration Wine Festival
June 14, 2008 11 A.M. to 6 P.M.
Sample wines from some of Virginia's best wineries while enjoying musical entertainment, food, living history and more. $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.
Siege of Suffolk Civil War Van Tour
June 21, 2008 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Visit sites related to the Union occupation of the Southside and Longstreet’s Suffolk Campaign in 1863 with historian Michael Moore. $45 per person. Reservations required.
Dahlgren’s Raid Civil War Van Tour
July 19, 2008 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Explore the route of this 1864 Union Cavalry raid with historian Michael Moore and learn about the controversy surrounding the Dahlgren Papers. $45 per person. Reservations required.
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Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
October 4, 2008 7 P.M.
Spend an evening with the master of terror and the macabre. The great writer talks about his life and philosophy of writing in addition to reciting some of his more notable works. $15 per person.
Reservations required.
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Lee Hall Mansion’s Special Christmas Program
December 6, 2008
Tours at 6, 6:45 and 7:30 P.M.
Join us for a unique Christmas presentation. Costumed interpreters portray Christmas scenes from the Revolutionary War through World War II.
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