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A WORK IN PROGRESS
Lee-Jackson Memorial Park is partially open to the public at this time as we develop the property as volunteer times and contributions will allow (see our visiting/rules tab). How long it will take us achieve our goals, we cannot say right now, but we hope the wait will be worth it. If you are a potential benefactor to the park and would like to arrange a private tour of the property please contact us. We believe that our work here can be a powerful force for good, and we want to share that with as many people as possible.
latest Site plan ~ lee jackson memorial park
Phases
Lee-Jackson Memorial Park will be developed in four (4) distinct phases under current plans. The property for these Phases has been acquired or is under lease at this time. Development of the Phase I monument park area and the main flag pole memorial was initiated in the spring of 2023.
The cornerstone of the park was laid thanks to the generous donation of the purchase price for the initial phase of the park by Gerald Burnett, MD in honor of his Faith in Jesus Christ and in remembrance of his Confederate ancestor Private John James Hudson who served in the 4th Missouri Cavalry Company G, CSA. With those funds and other generous contributions towards the development of the park we began with cleaning brush, improving the landscaping, and installing a large garrison Battleflag which was contributed by the Virginia Flaggers. That was just the first step in our plan to expand the park well beyond its original 2 two acres to create a 22 acre outdoor museum and education facility designed to promote the study and enjoyment of Confederate History in a recreational environment.
How you can help
Looking above you will see land to be landscaped, monuments to be installed, flags to be installed, a memorial brick patio to be placed around the large pole, trees to be planted, and benches to be installed. All of these items are available for you to donate and in recognition for doing so we will place a remembrance for you and any other ancestor, loved one, or special cause or entity.
Original 2022 concept of the Full picture
Additional Information
Phase II (Educational Center) land is under lease with an option to be acquired at this time and will be the core educational center in the future. How soon we are able to finalize the purchase will depend on the generosity of our supporters in funding the project.
Phase III ("Reenactment Field") is in the process of being paid off and will consume a great deal of our resources. We moved forward with purchasing this tract ahead of schedule as an outside buyer made an offer on the property. We are relying heavily on the temporary generosity of family and friends to cover the cost of the purchase until that can be repaid through a buyout agreement. This area is not slated for development but will be a core area for living history and demonstrations of the Civil War soldiers' lives in camp and battle.
Phase IV was acquired ahead of schedule due to the owners receiving an outside purchase offer. The old "trailer court" on the property was removed and it is waiting for future development of recreation facilities once we have secured and paid off the remaining property.
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Many great event sites have been made off-limits for reenactments because of institutions becoming a political football. These additional Phases will allow us to offer a venue for recreating historical events and displays which will be free of undo political constraints. With your help Lee-Jackson Memorial Park will become a prime venue to promote historical events and interpretation.
Attractive and accessible location
I-81 Exit 200 South
I-81 Exit 200 South
I-81 Exit 200 South
Lee-Jackson Memorial Park is located along I-81 at the Village of Fairfield just minutes north of Lexington, Virginia
I-81 Exit 200 North
I-81 Exit 200 South
I-81 Exit 200 South
Lee-Jackson Memorial Park offers the convenience of easy access along a major interstate corridor while surrounded by farmland and a rural community offering everything needed for a day at the park.