lee chapel and museum

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  beemanWinchester

  It is in the same building as the museum. That is a small museum which asks for donations and works for those who like history.

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  GroverR

  The building is lovely and the setting on the campus is wonderful. The museum is a great tribute to a real leader and man of integrity. His leadership at Washington University speaks to him as a man. While not a victor, he was an equal to Washington as a leader and the school is a tribute to two great Virginians. One of the best parts is the grave outside to Traveler.

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  KaySL455

  Love the displays in the museum! What a history lesson and a lesson in the art of a gentleman. The chapel is kept in true southern style with white pews and red velvet cushions. The memorials to the Lee family are endearing for history buffs and southern heirs and descendants, and for me a person from the far north and west, I even appreciate the grandeur of the south and the marvelous exhibits. Quite a heartfelt touch to have the resting place of Lee's horse just outside. This really should be the first stop in town for any tourist, and every local should bring their family visitors to it at least once. Don't forget to pose for a picture out front for a great memento photo.

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  vlm132

  To see where Gen. Lee taught, lived, and is buried ... is just incredible. To further learn of his relationship, through marriage to George Washington ... regardless of what side you think should have won ... this is a historical site not to be missed. Church is very quaint, and very southern in architectural style. VMI is a beautiful campus very close to W&L. Lots of small stores line the streets once you are done visiting, and don't miss the Stonewall Jackson house!

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  vajenny

  If you have come to Lexington you must visit Lee Chapel on the Washington and Lee campus. Full of history about Lexington and Robert E. Lee--even the building itself is a work of art!

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  robinw779

  What a great place to learn about the early part of our nation. Campus is beautiful. Museum changes periodically.

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  prima868

  The chapel is beautiful and seeing the burrial place of Gen. Lee and family is moving. The museum gives an excellent overview of the history of the university and General R. E. Lee. I was the last visitor to the museum in early December as it is closed now for renovations till spring. The staff is very helpful and knowledgable.

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  T-bone727

  My Grandmother worked here for many years and I practically grew up here and can tell you it is a true piece of American history. The chapel is amazing and the statue is something to see, downstairs is a small museum, General Lee's office as he left it and the Lee family crypt. The gift shop has a lot of unique gifts. Don't run out the back door too fast, Traveler the horse is buried to the left. There is no admission charge but a donation is recommended.

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  jorcsa

  When it comes to places that that many, many Southerners consider one of the most sacred spots that still remains from the old Confederacy, it’s Robert E. Lee’s final resting place in Lee Chapel, at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA. First of all, the Lexington is a classy and historical town. Then, the approach to the chapel, on the campus of Washington & Lee is an absolutely picturesque scene. Then there’s the chapel itself, so quietly elegant. Finally stepping inside the front door, we were greeted by a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide who first gave us the history of Robert E’ Lee’s presidency of the school along with other interesting background information. We even got to sit on the pew (front row, left side) in the chapel where Lee always sat.Then, we were escorted up to the chamber behind the pulpit holding the magnificent statue of Lee in repose, carved by Richmond, VA sculptor Edward Valentine, completed in 1875. It sent chills of reverence within me as I thought about the likeness of such a gentleman; the only West Point cadet to graduate without a single demerit. The monument was awe-inspiring.We went downstairs where we found the Lee family crypt, where the General, his wife, seven children, parents and other descendants are buried. Other interesting areas are Lee’s former office, museum galleries, and a gift shop. As if the splendor of the site could get no better, take a few steps outside the first level door and there is a monumentFor General Lee’s famed horse Traveller, who is buried underneath? What more can a true Southerner ask for? It’s history with respect, and I didn’t see a hint of political correctness, excepting Washington & Lee’s President Ruscio’s recent decision to remove the Confederate flags flanking Lee’s statue in the chamber, where they have been on display since 1930. What’s the big issue with preserving history? It happened.

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  H0ya68

  The Lee Chapel is gorgeous, peaceful and filled with the history of the time Robert E Lee spent at the university. Interesting museum under the chapel next to Lee's office that provides context for all that Lee did in his five years as President to revive the university after the Civil War. The statue of Lee in the chapel is most impressive.