Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Trip to Stratford Hall, May 17th

A Trip to Stratford Hall (the home of four generations of Lees of Virginia and birthplace of Robert E. Lee) is being sponsored by the Library Committee on Tuesday, May 17. The bus will leave St. James’ at 8:00 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m. We will have a tour of the Great House and then lunch at 11:30 a.m. After lunch you can enjoy the gardens, outbuildings, and the Gift Shop. After we leave Stratford Hall, we will be stopping at the birthplace of George Washington and leave for home at 2:30 p.m., arriving at St. James’ around 4:30 p.m. The total cost of the trip is $70 which includes the tour of the home, bus, taxes and gratuity. For reservations call Lillie Barrett at 301-855-7829.