I queried my undergrad institution about crosses in Lee Chapel at W&L (private, doesn't get government money, doesn't want it). Here is the response I got. If no crosses was the policy of RE Lee, that's good enough for me. Because Lee Chapel is a non-consecrated space, there is no cross or crucifix in the chapel. Officiates will, upon occasion, bring one to the building for a special service. Remember, Lee specifically did not wish to consecrate the space so that it could be used for all purposes, both sacred and secular. The very first event held in the building was graduation of 1868 and it is still used by the University for general use, i. e. freshmen orientation, convocations, speakers and awards assemblies. I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Linda Donald Linda Donald, Site Manager Lee Chapel and Museum 11 University Place Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html