There was an REL birthday observance at Ft. Ward Park in Alexandria. A small group of Confederate re-enactors and ladies in period costume gave demonstrations and answered questions outside, while the museum was open for visitors. Birthday cake was served in the museum. Elizabeth Whitaker [log in to unmask] wrote: > > I hope it is still polite and acceptable to this group to remember Robert E > Lee on the 201st anniversary of his birth. I will be holding my annual REL > birthday celebration this evening. ______________________________________ To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html