KatzHyman said what she did was present a little telescope on the details of life at Stratford. Marker is in this post office area: Stratford VA 22558, United States of America. Location. 1 of 7 ABOVE: Highland cattle are some of the livestock you'll see at Stratford Hall. Among its notable residents were Philip Ludwell Lee, who was elected to the House of Burgesses and appointed to the governors Council; Francis Lightfoot Lee, signer of the Declaration of Independence; Richard Henry Lee, who signed the Declaration and also defended Stratford from British forces in 1781; Henry Lee III, Revolutionary War hero and governor of Virginia; and Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general. Absented himself from the Subscriber, the 4th of this Instant, a NEGRO Man, named LIMUS; he is of a yellow Complexion, and has the Ends of his Fingers cut off his left Hand; he is well known in Charles Town from his saucy and impudent Tongue, of which I have had many Complaints; therefore, I hereby give free Liberty, and will be also much obliged to say Person to flog him (so as not take his Life) in such Manner as that shall think proper, whenever he is found out of my Habitation without a Ticket; for though he is my Property, he has the audacity to tell me, he will be free, that he will serve no Man, and that he will be conquered or governed by no Man.-I forwarn Masters of Vessels from carrying him off the Province, and all Persons from harbouring him in their House or Plantations. Virginia. We put a date on the calendar for the Slave Dwelling Project to visit Roanoke College, but it did not work out because she left Roanoke for a job at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Thomas Ludwell Lee, active in local politics, served as a Virginian legislator and helped compose the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The field laborers slept in crowded quarters and worked sun-up to sun-down. . 4:30-6 Music/open mic/storytelling (Rita Wagstaff-Stratford hall)/Afrocentric arts and crafts Stratford Hall was depicted on a 4 United States postage stamp of the 19361937 Army-Navy issue. Priests who drank to excess, gambled, stole money, molested children, had affairs or engaged in other crimes or frowned-upon behavior were taken to Kelliher for physical punishment, according to. Tobacco cultivation is labor intensive, and Stratford employed the gang labor system to harvest the crop. Still, she was able to piece together what life on the [Stratford] plantation might have been like in the 18th century. Welcome to Stratford Hall Historic Preserve - Where the Voices of American History Still Speak. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I also had a sobering awareness that most of my ancestors had no such choice of lodging! I could only be satisfied that they gave us a pass for the weekend to honor the enslaved Ancestors at the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. The Slave Dwelling Project was not the only component of this celebration. Unfortunately, only a few of these documents indicate family units that existed, and none of them record any surnames. Most of the time visitors are traveling to these places to learn about the great people who lived there when they should really be hearing about the formidable ancestors whose hands created these places. Its magnificent setting atop a high bluff above the Potomac River and varied landscape with more than three miles of scenic nature trails, all lined with wildflowers, provide countless viewing opportunities for the wildlife enthusiast. Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stratford. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. It was an historically edifying Juneteenth Day! If you've had a . Also sincere thanks goes to the many at Stratford Hall Plantation, including Dr. Kelley Deetz and Jon Bachman, and all the many actors, contributors and participants. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The marker is on the grounds of Stratford Hall Plantation, the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. It was their stolen labor that enabled that big house to be built. The politician and planter Thomas Lee purchased the land for Stratford in 1717; although no records exist to indicate when the house was built, construction likely began in 1738 and was completed sometime in the 1740s. Stratford Hall Textiles Corporate 6833 S. Dayton, #105 Greenwood Village, CO 80112. Such situations made the lives of slaves precarious and uncertain, KatzHyman said. And there it was, a whip on display. I often think about Limus and just hope he made his way out. Stratford Hall is the boyhood home of two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794), and Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734-1797). A significant historical year for this entry is 1953. They played important roles in shaping the early history of the nation. There is a problem with your email/password. SURVEY . It displays the wealth and aspirations of a mid-eighteenth-century Virginian. Court documents indicate that Lees inherited Cabin Point slaves were brought to Stratford after the 1803 John Lee estate division. While Ludwell may be an unusual name in Canada, it certainly is not unusual in Virginia and elsewhere. I was joined by Hannah Paulk, Heather Cline, and Lydia Rogers. Stratfordhall Plantation Cemetery. This is the reason for using multiple lines of descent among other known survivors of the slaveowners Y-DNA line.I look forward to reading more about this project. The two Lee probate inventories do not list any slave with a name that could possibly be construed as being Kizzie. A different marker also named Slave Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); American Indians at Stratford (approx. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Its possible that combing through Westmoreland County court records might produce some evidence for Keseys whereabouts after 1803, but that research project would require a lengthy time investment. Philip Ludwell Lee inherited Stratford Hall Plantation at the death of his father Thomas Lee in 1750. Stay tuned. Contact Us: editor@stratfordhall.org 804.493.8038 About a year ago, KatzHyman was asked by Stratford officials to study slave life on the plantation so they could use it to interpret the history there at the home of four generations of the Lee family of Virginia and birthplace of Robert. Stratford Hall is the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. Kelly encouraged us to come back on the next day and take the audio tour. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. It appears in William Ware's The Georgian Period in 1908 3 and is featured in the genealogy-oriented Stratford Hall and the Lees Connected with its History of 1912 4 by Frederick Alexander. Bricks, bricks and more bricks, that describes Stratford Hall well. Richard Henry Lee takes a leave of absence from the House and does not return until after the 1771 session. Thanks for your help! There was a problem getting your location. Their fourth child, Robert Edward Lee (18071870), was born at Stratford Hall in 1807. By itself, oral history often leaves many questions unanswered, but it is invaluable as an impetus to document the oral history tradition. GREAT NEWS! Through archival and archaeological research and oral history, we are learning more about the lives of the enslaved community at Stratford Hall and are continually updating the tours and interpretation of their history and legacy. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Light Horse Harry fell heavily into debt and eventually served a two-year term in debtors' prison. 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Four generations of the Lee family passed through its stately doors, including Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence. The mill that stands on the Stratford property is a 1939 recreation of the one that Lee commissioned in the 1730s in order to grind corn into meal and wheat into grain. Now, I welcome the opportunity as I admire the craftsmanship of the enslaved people, spatial segregation and the opportunity to look for fingerprints in bricks. Save up to 30% when you upgrade to an image pack. Now the Slave Dwelling Project is there to pay homage to enslaved people. Search above to list available cemeteries. More promising is a list of slaves that Henry Lee inherited by will from the estate of John Lee of Cabin Point. One slave William "Bill" Payne (ca. Entrance to Stratford Hall and Shiloh Baptist Church. I just read the story through a link from another blog (http://interpretivechallenges.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/a-aconnectionwithsh). 3000 Commercial Drive Vancouver, B.C. E. Lee. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. , This monument was erected by the Board of Directors of Stratford Hall in 1953. Dr. Kelly Deetz is on my shortlist of these people. Yes, Kellys signature was all over the audio tour. Assured in the knowledge that the enslaved slept close to where they worked, we all slept in the laundry room, despite upon first examining the room, a bat flew into my chest when I opened the door, but I had to man up if the sleepover was going to happen in that space. New president of Stratford Hall has unfinished business to take care of Obituaries Entertainment Lifestyles 40 Cloudy New president of Stratford Hall has unfinished business to take care. Verify and try again. Position: Horticultural Intern. Henrys financial difficulties, stints in debtors prisons, and his son Henrys claim on the Stratford estate hastened the familys departure from Stratford to Alexandria in the winter of 1810-11. Enslaved domestic workers fed, clothed, and cared for the Lees. 30 seconds . Construction on Stratford Hall, Thomas Lee's estate in the Northern Neck of Virginia, is completed, and Lee and his family move into the new residence. The Lees were a very important family, KatzHyman said. Oops, we were unable to send the email. mile away); The Stratford Mill (approx. Thomas Lee died soon after he hired Mynatt and his contract was passed on to Philip Ludwell Lee through inheritance. The plantation, she believes, deserves a more in-depth academic study. These two other visitors had travelled several hours to stay overnight and experience things. You have permission to edit this article. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. It is because of their fortitude that these places stand today. That one item made the tour more relevant for me. Martha KatzHyman, a curator with the JamestownYorktown Foundation in Williamsburg, said the lives of slaves were not so black and white as many might want to believe. Below is a runaway slave advertisement I came across while looking through Charleston, SC newspapers conducting research for a past job. mile away). In 1810, the Federal Census shows that there were only 32 slaves over age 12 at Stratford, a number that had been steadily decreasing as Henry and Ann Lee began selling off acreage not included in the deed of trust to his children by his first wife Matilda. January 1807: Born in Stratford Hall, Virginia June 1829: Graduated second in class from West Point Military Academy May 1862: Took command of the Army of Northern Virginia August 1862: Won Second Battle of . If so, Kesey, as one of the Cabin Point slaves, would have led a very precarious childhood. Added: 26 Dec 2011. 0.6 miles away); Clifts Plantation Site (approx. Richard Henry Lee (17321794) and Francis Lightfoot Lee (17341797) were delegates from Virginia to the Second Continental Congress, and signers of the Declaration of Independence. Canada V5N 4E2. In 1929, a group of women joined together to form the Robert E. Lee Memorial Association who restored the house and opened it to the public as a historic house museum. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Created by: Mark Jenkins. Stratford Hall doesnt exist because of the Lee family, Stratford Hall exists because of the labor and great minds of those who built and maintained it, the African and African American people that were forced to live and raise their families there. Today, two stone slave cabins are located near the gardens. The eldest surviving son, Richard, left Virginia for London, where he entered his uncle's tobacco merchant firm. Try again later. Stratford Hall. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Close-up of image on marker Photographed By John Neagle, circa 1830 5. When I heard that Joseph McGill was bringing the Slave Dwelling Project to Stratford Hall for their Juneteenth Celebration, I jumped at the opportunity to participate. Probate inventories of the first two Lee owners of Stratford, in 1758 and 1776, list the names of their slaves along with other property. True, complete history whatever it proves to be helps set us ALL free. If Kesey had remained at Stratford after 1803, where was the twelve-year-old girl in 1810? I thought you might like to see a memorial for Slaves of Stratford Hall Plantation I found on Findagrave.com. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We hope that you will find what you are looking for within our online catalogs or among our Research Resources, but if you are in need of additional assistance, please contact our research team at reference@VirginiaHistory.org or 804.342.9233. 1836-1926) left the Federals and returned to Stratford and his family. Touch for map. by Joseph McGill | Jul 7, 2019 | Blog Posts, 438 Great House Road, Stratford, Virginia. And what if Kesey is not Kizzie? Following construction of the Great House, Thomas Lee expanded the site into a bustling hive of activity, and soon the working plantation became "a towne in itself" as one visitor to Stratford marveled. Try again later. I am so grateful to Joseph McGill for bringing this fact to the attention of those visiting Stratford Hall and all of the other dwellings he has overnighted in. Calhoun, Jeanne A. Stratford Hall 483 Great House Road Stratford Virginia, 22558. Topics. I consider it an honor and a privilege that I was able to spend the night in a space once occupied by such venerable individuals. On the wild side, we saw a flock of turkeys. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Rediscover The Payne Family With an oral tradition that their ancestors were slaves owned by Thomas Lee, the Payne family's history has been closely linked with that of Stratford. Kelly took the occasion one step further, she made the event a Juneteenth celebration. Some of their names are recorded in family documents, which allows us to interpret their lives more vividly, while the names and details of others have been lost in history. It was the boyhood home of two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794), and Francis Lightfoot Lee (1734-1797), and it was the . Also, slaves could make money by selling items, such as vegetables, fruit and livestock. 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