Lee Hall Mansion — Attraction in Virginia

Interesting place, guide was a very pleasant and knowledgeable lady. However, as an aside: People in these reviews (Lee-Hall and Endview) tend to criticize locations like these because of the horrific institution of slavery and the fact that these places had enslaved people working on them. While philosophically I agree that slavery was horrific, these places are NOT preserved BECAUSE of that. So go complain to the historical commission. If the place is well-preserved, the presentation adequate, then say it. Otherwise, it's not all about YOU. In fact, this fascinating structure existed long after slavery was gone, and it's still...

My father worked their as a young boy, 8yrs-? In the 40's. The widow who lived there then was very private and trusted few. After working for her for about 2 years she wanted to show him a secret in case she ever came up missing. Her words" if you come over and can't find me I want you to look around the house first (as they are walking through the house then to the basement where she showed him a secret door) if u can't me look here" with a lantern they walked a long brick lined passageway to an outbuilding about 50-70 here behind the house. Have been wanting to go and take the tour. Does anyone know if this is shown...

Beautiful old mansion to tour and there's also a nice little museum underneath. The tour guide was great with my daughter and described the house so she could understand it, getting down on her level which I appreciated. The receptionist was also really nice. Definitely...