Christopher H.
4/26/2025
The story of this house and it's series of residents makes clear that a lot of racial assumptions about the Civil War are wrong. Neither the freededmen nor the restored land owner could sustain...
Lee Hall Mansion
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163 Yorktown Rd
Newport News, VA 23603
Discover the rich history of Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News, VA, a stunning Italianate residence built in 1859 by planter Richard Decatur Lee. Used as a Confederate headquarters during the Civil War, the mansion offers guided tours and access to the Peninsula Campaign Gallery.
Explore the grounds and learn about the property's significance through informative wayside panels on a looped trail. Immerse yourself in the past and experience the legacy of this historic site that played a pivotal role in the Peninsula's wartime history.
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Andrew L.
11/26/2021
Lee Hall is an interesting historic house museum Built in 1859, on the eve of the Civil War, it is Italianate in style on the outside, but has a Georgian interior floor plan. When built it was the...
Stephanie G.
12/17/2018
A cute little historical house, not of a famous person, but it was nice to learn about the history of one local individual. Downstairs there are 2 rooms with a timeline of the Civil War,...
Chris H.
8/21/2014
Nce bit of local history. Not spectacular, tour. I expected more but I was informed it's still a work in progress. Nice house and grounds I wish the old kitchen building had not been turned into...
Ken W.
6/11/2016
The Summer Celebration Wine Festival is a great event for about $20. Open 1100-1800, 11 June 2016. We'll be back next year too.
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