The Lee’s and Independence
at Stratford Hall
June 4, 2011 from 3PM-8PM
History Day
featuring
Richard Henry Lee
(in the person of Colonial Williamsburg’s
renown interpreter
Frank Megargee)
James C. Thompson, II
Author and Publisher
Commonwealth Books
Of Alexandria, VA
James M. Bayne
Revolutionary War Historian and Author
with support from
2nd Virginia Militia & Artillery
and
Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society
George Washington Young Friends
in 18th Century costume and character
Join radical patriot Richard Henry Lee and Jim Thompson as they discuss the tyranny of England’s Parliament and King and debate Virginia’s “right to revolution”
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Activities for children, firing demonstrations from both a militia encampment and artillery, visit with the folk straight out of the 18th century discussing everything from the weather to politics… and if that is not enough… learn what sports the Lees might have enjoyed when there was no football, basketball, or even baseball? Learn to play the baseball of the 18th century…Cricket on the Oval! Not to mention the chance to meet to renowned authors in our Gift Shop personalizing copies of their books.
Contact:
Jon Bachman: Director of Education
Stratford Hall
483 Great House Rd
Stratford, VA 22558
(804) 493-8038x1039
www.stratfordhall.org
JimThompson
Commonwealth Books
www.commonwealthbooks.org
jct@commonwealthbooks.org
703-407-3719
