Tours

Book a tour at Avenel.

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Step back in time to learn about the architecture of the house and the people who lived there. See portraits of the Burwells and Mrs. Burwell's mother. Go up the stairs to visit the bride's suite and groom's quarters, see where Robert E. Lee spent the night.

Wander around the newly established museum room.

Enjoy your tour of this magnificent museum house. 

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Avenel has been the centerpiece of social, cultural, and political life for over 180 years. Rich with history,  Avenel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register.  

 

Tours are $15 per adult, $10 for students, and children 5 and under are free.

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