Downtown Lexington
106 E. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
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Lee-Jackson Day celebrates the lives of two great heroes and the most noteworthy citizens of Lexington. Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson were both born Virginians near this date which became a longstanding state holiday. Both men spent the final years of their lives as residents of Lexington. Events begin at 10:30am in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery for a wreath laying & military honors at the life-size monument to Jackson. A parade through town will follow at 11am including reenactors and ending at VMI. At Noon a service will be conducted in Lee Chapel in honor of Robert E. Lee featuring guest speaker Rev. John Weaver. Following the services a luncheon will be held at the historic Col Alto. Events are free to the public. Please visit our website for details on luncheon reservations and further information.
Date/Hours:
Saturday, January 15, 2011 (10:30 AM-1:30 PM)
106 E. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Driving Directions | What's Nearby
Lee-Jackson Day celebrates the lives of two great heroes and the most noteworthy citizens of Lexington. Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson were both born Virginians near this date which became a longstanding state holiday. Both men spent the final years of their lives as residents of Lexington. Events begin at 10:30am in the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery for a wreath laying & military honors at the life-size monument to Jackson. A parade through town will follow at 11am including reenactors and ending at VMI. At Noon a service will be conducted in Lee Chapel in honor of Robert E. Lee featuring guest speaker Rev. John Weaver. Following the services a luncheon will be held at the historic Col Alto. Events are free to the public. Please visit our website for details on luncheon reservations and further information.
Date/Hours:
Saturday, January 15, 2011 (10:30 AM-1:30 PM)
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