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Lee-Jackson day ~ Lexington, Virginia

Last Meeting of Lee and Jackson

Event Description:

 

Lee-Jackson  Day is a celebration of the lives of two great heroes and most noteworthy citizens of Lexington, Virginia.  Robert E. Lee and Thomas J.  'Stonewall' Jackson were both born near this date which became a  longstanding state holiday across the South.  While neither man was born  here, both spent the final years of their lives as residents of  Lexington.  Stonewall Jackson arrived here prior to the War Between the  States and became an integral part of the community as a church leader  and professor at the Virginia Military Institute.  Robert E. Lee arrived  in Lexington following the war and rescued a destitute college that was  later renamed Washington and Lee in his honor.  Both men are buried  here which makes the town a fitting venue to commemorate their lives.   We welcome you to join us as we honor not only their military genius,  but their personal lives, faith, and character.  We also encourage you  to walk the streets and explore the town upon which both men left their  permanent mark and legacy.

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2026 Events

 The Stonewall Brigade - Camp #1296 Lexington, Virginia will present Lee-Jackson Day 2025 on January 16-17.  This will be the 27th year of this annual event in Lexington.   

The event includes a private tours of the Stonewall Jackson House and Stonewall Jackson Cemetery and our annual Symposium on Friday at the Virginia Horse Center.  On Saturday, we start with a service at Stonewall Jackson's graveside. We then have a parade leaving Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery, through downtown Lexington.  At the conclusion of the parade, we have a service for Lee and key note speaker, & luncheon at the Virginia Horse Center.  This year we our evening Gala will return featuring music and dancing.   

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Our History

The holiday was  originally created in 1889 to celebrate the birthday of General Robert  E. Lee who was born on January 19, 1807.  The holiday was put into  effect by Governor Fitzhugh Lee who was a nephew of the general and had  been a Confederate general himself.  In 1904 the holiday was changed to  include a tribute to Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson who was born on  January 21, 1824.  The change was made under the administration of  Governor Andrew Jackson Montague.

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Event Sponsor:

 THE STONEWALL BRIGADE CAMP #1296 SCV LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA ~ A Veteran's Memorial Advocacy Organization, the Jackson Memorial Association.  

Contact Information:

 For more information please click Contact US on the menu bar or write to us at PO Box 466 Lexington, VA 24450 

Media:

 Brandon Dorsey (Commander/Media Relations) 540-461-0389  

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