Stratford Hall

Lee's Birthplace

State: Virginia County: Westmoreland County Founded: 1730s Abandoned: 1860s Peak Population: 100

Stratford Hall was home to generations of the Lee family. The enslaved community and tenant farmers who once lived here are gone; the mansion is now a museum.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Year-round

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 2-3 hours

Quick Facts

  • Robert E. Lee's birthplace
  • Lee family home for generations
  • 1,900 acres preserved

Location

Address: Stratford Hall, Virginia

Coordinates: 38.2161, -76.8294