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How to visit Robert E. Lee's Gravesite
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In this episode of Talk With History, hosts Scott and Jenn explore the complex legacy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee through their visit to the University Chapel (formerly Lee Chapel) at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
They delve into Lee's life, legacy, and the ongoing controversies surrounding his figure, highlighting their visit to his burial site and crypt, the recumbent statue of Lee, and the family plot where Lee and his horse, Traveller, are laid to rest.
The episode also touches on the history of Washington and Lee University, Lee's influence as its president, and the broader implications of Lee's role in American history. Scott and Jenn advocate for providing context and facts about historical figures, regardless of the controversy surrounding them.
π Google Maps to Robert E. Lee gravesite
π₯ Video from Lee's gravesite
0:00 107 Robert E Lee gravesite
00:08 Welcome to Talk With History
00:57 A Visit to Lexington, Virginia: Unpacking Lee Chapel's Controversy
01:46 Exploring the Complex Legacy of Robert E. Lee
10:00 The Historical Context of Lee and Arlington National Cemetery
18:18 Inside the University Chapel: A Closer Look at Lee's Crypt
23:28 Chapel Gallery and Robert E. Lee's Office
24:36 Gravesite of Traveler, Robert E. Lee's horse
28:11 The Final Years of Robert E. Lee: Life at Washington and Lee University
30:47 Reflecting on Robert E. Lee's Legacy and the American Narrative
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