WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced Dr. Edward G. Lengel will deliver the 2026 Lee Lecture, “The Road Home: Light-Horse Harry Lee’s Return from the Revolutionary War,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18.
WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced Dr. Edward G. Lengel will deliver the 2026 Lee Lecture, “The Road Home: Light-Horse Harry Lee’s Return from the Revolutionary War,” at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 18.
In advance of a forthcoming book on Henry Lee III, Dr. Lengel will help attendees to understand the challenges “Light-Horse” Harry Lee faced in his personal life, business and the young country’s political landscape in the 1780s and 1790s, reported director of communications Ethan Burgess. The lecture will be held in the Stratford Hall Council House with an admission fee of $10, featuring a $5 discount for Friends of Stratford members and a virtual admission option available to any registrant.
Tickets for the 2026 Lee Lecture can be purchased at stratfordhall.org. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Space may be limited.
Dr. Lengel is an award-winning historian and educator. He received his doctorate from the University of Virginia, where he directed the Washington Papers Project for many years and subsequently worked in senior positions in the public history field.
An author, speaker and battlefield tour guide, Dr. Lengel has written 14 books on American history. He is a co-recipient of the National Humanities Medal and has won two writing awards from the Army Historical Foundation. He makes frequent television and radio appearances.
First-time and returning visitors of Stratford Hall also are invited to tour the Great House and grounds from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on January 17. The historic site will offer a discounted admission fee of $5, free for ages 5 and younger, for the Band of Brothers: The Lee Men of Stratford Hall self-guided audio tour. Advance tickets can be purchased at stratfordhall.org. Pre-registration is not required and tickets can be purchased in the Visitor Center.
