NNK250 Discovery Symposium: The American Experiment

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Date

2026-11-08 – 2026-11-09

Time

Sun 6:30 PM keynote; Mon 9:00 AM–3:00 PM sessions (America/New_York)

Venue

Stratford Hall — 483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA 22558

Address

483 Great House Road, Stratford, VA 22558

The Northern Neck's annual history symposium for the nation's 250th. Sunday November 8: 5–6 PM reception, then a 6:30 PM keynote in the Council House by Dr. Krystyn Moon, Professor of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington, on the meaning and legacy of the American experiment ($15; $10 to watch online). Monday November 9: 9–11:15 AM session “Challenging Authority” and 12:45–3 PM session on architectural history and archaeological discoveries in the Northern Neck ($5 each in person, free online), with speakers from George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Menokin, Virginia State Parks, Stratford Hall and the Library of Virginia. All-access pass $40 plus fees,

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