The private group was unable to raise enough money (about 25% of what was
needed)  to restore and maintain the home. The sale to the original
purchasers is going through but I don't believe it has been finalized.

Bill Crews

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From: Charleen <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Saturday, October 07, 2000 7:46 PM
Subject: Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee


>There is a house in Alexandria known as the Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
>(it belonged to a Fitzhugh when the Lees lived there) that used to be open
>for tours.  Then it was sold to a private party to the dismay of many of
us.
>This past summer there was an effort to raise enough money to buy it from
>the private party.  Does anyone know if that effort was successful?
>Thanks
>Charleen
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