The Northern Neck is home to many historic sites. Stratford Hall is one of my favorites. Stratford Hall is the birthplace of Robert E. Lee. It is one of America's great historic homes. The plantation encompasses about 1670 acres and is still managed as a farm. Stratford is located on a bluff overlooking the Potomac River in Westmoreland County. There are farm animals on the plantation including cattle, sheep, and goats. 
It's worth spending the day visiting Stratford Hall as there are lots of things to see and do.
Take the tour of the historic home, walk the beautiful grounds and gardens, and visit the mill. They still grind corn, wheat, oats, and barley at the mill today. The millstones are powered by wooden gears driven by a waterwheel. Enjoy lunch in the log cabin dining room. The country ham biscuits and crab cakes are outstanding!
Stratford Hall hosts special events throughout the year. The next event is Coaching Day, Sun., April 27, 2008. This is sure to be an unforgettable event. Some of the activities include a parade of 19th Century road coaches and carriages, Jack Russell Terrier races, pony rides for the children, gymnastics on horseback demonstration and much more. Coaching Day is held every three years and it is a big fund raiser to benefit Stratford Hall. It is sure to be a fun time for all. Click the link for more information on Coaching Day. For more information on Stratford Hall click here.
For real estate information on VA Waterfront Homes and Waterfront Land, Equestrian Properties, and Historic Properties, call Yvonne Hurt, "Your Northern Neck Real Estate Specialist" @ 804-456-2144. Email: Yvonne@NorthernNeckVA.com or visit my website.
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