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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 29 Choose Your Own Adventure There are so many ways you can build a day of family fun around a visit to Stratford Hall. Here are a few ideas: Audio Tours Stratford Hall has developed five different audio tours to help visitors learn about what life was like in the historic home in the eighteenth century. In addi- tion to tours focusing on the men, women and enslaved individuals who lived at Stratford, a new children's tour is now offered. This is a shorter, 45-minute tour that helps kids learn about what life was like for children growing up at StratfordHall Audio tours are easily accessed through an online app, so families can share the audio and discuss what they are learning. Hands On History Day April 15 – Stratford's Hands On History programs are an engaging chance for children to learn about many different facets of the estate's history. Great for groups as well as families, these programs include five 30-minute experiential learning activities. Take a docent-facilitated audio tour of the Great House and its grounds. Learn about colonial foodways and the influence of enslaved chefs on American cuisine while watching an 18 th- century cooking demonstration with Chef Dontavius Williams. Experience the music of the African Diaspora through drumming demonstrations by Slam Stewart. There's also an opportunity to learn about paleontology and archaeology at Stratford Hall. Pre-registration is required. Brews & BBQ May 6 – Spend a spring day at Stratford Hall, enjoying local craft beer, wine, spir- its, barbecue and live music. The festival will also feature kids' activities, historic demonstrations, a vendor market and the chance to explore the historic grounds. Save by purchasing Early Bird Tickets. Visit StratfordHall.org for full details. Fossil Hunting Excursions These run regularly through the warmer months, with the first one of 2023 tak- ing place May 7. Registration opens April 1. These guided fossil hunts are rated moderately strenuous to strenuous, and require long periods of walking, hiking, and possibly climbing over or under washed-up debris of felled trees. Children must be 8 years old to participate, and all participants under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required for these exciting adventure days—visit StratfordHall.org for full details and future fossil hunt dates. Family Fun Camp 2023 Friday June 16 – Sunday, June 18 - Register now for our 2023 Summer Family Fun Camp, recommended for children ages 8 to 12! Family Fun Camp is a 2-night, 3-day package which includes meals, lodging, and a ton of fun! Step away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy a weekend with your family while experiencing the beauty and rich history of the Northern Neck. There's so much to explore at Stratford Hall. With warmer days ahead, start plan- ning your visit today at StratfordHall.org and learn about Stratford's full events schedule. Whether your family enjoys history, nature, or the thrill of the hunt for sharks' teeth and other fossils, you'll find plenty of ways to fill a day at Stratford Hall. For more information and visitation hours, please visit StratfordHall.org. Admission Prices: Adults (14+): .................................$15.00 Seniors (60+): ...............................$14.00 Children (6 to 13): ......................... $9.00 Children 5 and under:: .................. FREE Veterans/Military: ........................$13.00 Group discounts are off ered for groups of 20 or more and pre-reservations are requested. Grounds Pass Prices: (Experience the trails, beaches, gardens, Visitor Center and gift shop, but not the Great House and historic buildings) Adults (14+): .................................$10.00 Children (6 to 13): ......................... $5.00 Children 5 and under:: .................. FREE