Antebellum Holidays at Lee Hall Mansion

Guests step back in time to enjoy the wonder and elegance of a mid-Ninteenth Century Christmas. The Mansion is replete with all of the finery and decor which a gentleman farmer and his family could provide. Experience the holidays as Richard D. Lee and his family did prior to the American Civil War. Tour the mansion and the unique 1862 Peninsula Campaign Gallery which houses artifacts from the campaign.

Built between 1851 and 1859, Lee Hall Mansion was home to affluent planter Richard Decauter Lee, his wife Martha and their children. One of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula, Lee Hall offers visitors a step back to the mid-Victorian period with its authentically furnished rooms, including an elegant ladies parlor. During April and May of 1862, the home was used as a headquarters by Confederate generals Joseph E. Johnston and John B. Magruder. Hundreds of artifacts, including a tablecloth from the USS Monitor, are on display in the museum's 1862 Peninsula Campaign Gallery.

Special events and evening programs are held year-round. Parking is free and there is a gift shop. Lee Hall is partially wheelchair accessible. Regular hours and admissions apply.

Victorian Christmas Traditions at the Museum of the Confederacy

Friday, December 10, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Come find out how people celebrated Christmas during the Victorian Era, which included the years of the Civil War.

Court End Christmas at the Museum and White House of the Confederacy

Sunday, December 12, 2010
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Enjoy free admission, refreshments, children's crafts, Santa, living history, period music, and stationed tours of the Confederate White House as the Museum of the Confederacy participates in Richmond's longest-running holiday open house. Shuttles will be available to transport visitors between the sites.

Two special engagements presented by The Virginia War Museum

Dinner at The Chamberlin with Dr. Robertson

Friday, December 10 at 6:30pm

This limited seating, special engagement is held at The Chamberlin on historic Fort Monroe. Dr. Robertson is the author or editor of over 20 books and is the recipient of every major award given in the field of Civil War history. He teaches and appears regularly in Civil War programs on the Arts & Entertainment Network, the History Channel, C-Span, and public television. This native of Danville is Executive Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies. Dinner is $50 & Cash Bar. Reservations are required. Call (757) 247-8523 for details.

Two special engagements presented by The Virginia War Museum

Dinner at The Chamberlin with Dr. Robertson

Friday, December 10 at 6:30pm

This limited seating, special engagement is held at The Chamberlin on historic Fort Monroe. Dr. Robertson is the author or editor of over 20 books and is the recipient of every major award given in the field of Civil War history. He teaches and appears regularly in Civil War programs on the Arts & Entertainment Network, the History Channel, C-Span, and public television. This native of Danville is Executive Director of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies. Dinner is $50 & Cash Bar. Reservations are required. Call (757) 247-8523 for details.

Christmas at Endview Plantation

December 8-31, 2010

Visit Endview Plantation and see the greenery and period decorations that brighten the house for the 1861 holidays.

Learn about the families and local history that surround this historic plantation home. Included with regular admission.