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Lee Chapel and Museum


Lee Chapel and Museum
Jefferson Henry
Lexington, VA
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“Lee Chapel and Museum” Frommer's
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 12 attractions in Lexington
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Traveler Description: An intresting thing about the marble sculpture of Robert E Lee at rest.. (Actually at sleep, as he did in the field during the war) Lee worked with... more »
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Attraction type: History museum, Cemetery, Historic site
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: Jefferson
Henry Lexington, VA
Tel: 540-463-8768

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“Traveler's grave site”
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3 of 5 stars
krb2g 2 contributions
Charlottesville, VA
May 22, 2009

We were past visiting hours, so we didn't make it into the chapel proper this time, but we saw where General Lee's horse (Traveler) is buried outside of the chapel. Helpful signs and convenient parking. more

“A MUST SEE in Lexington, VA”
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5 of 5 stars
KeepTraveling 5 contributions
PA
Sep 27, 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

This is a definite "must see" if you are a history buff. The chapel is located on the Washington & Lee University campus with free parking nearby. Call ahead to find out if it is open as they do hold seminars, weddings, etc. at this place. Also, you enter through the upper chapel doors and are greeted by an interpretor... more

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Lee Chapel and Museum Address

Jefferson, Henry, Lexington, VA
Tel: 540-463-8768