About

Before the Lee-Fendall House was built in 1785, its original owners made a name for themselves during the American Revolution. This lecture will delve into the services of figures associated with the House's beginnings, such as the original landowner "Light Horse" Harry Lee's prolific military career alongside George Washington and the builder Philip Richard Fendall's diplomatic mission to France. Additionally, this talk will examine their lives during the Revolution and what led them to settle in Alexandria following the war's conclusion — including presidential visits and patriotic high-profile dinners to the House.

Lecture begins at 2:00PM, followed by an exhibit opening.

Madeline Feierstein is an Alexandria, VA historian specializing in psychiatric institutions, hospitals, and prisons. A native of Washington, D.C., her work has been showcased across the Capital Region. As Lead Historian for the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, Madeline leads efforts to document the sick, injured, and imprisoned soldiers that passed through Civil War Alexandria. Additionally, she supports the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and interprets the burials in Alexandria's historically rich cemeteries with Gravestone Stories. Madeline holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from George Mason University and a Master's in American History from Southern New Hampshire University. Explore her research at http://www.madelinefeierstein.com.

Questions? Please email contact@leefendallhouse.org or call (703) 548-1789.