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Lee Chapel & Museum
P: (540) 458-8768

Hours:

April 1-Oct. 31
Mon-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5
Nov. 1-March 31
Mon-Sat. 9-4, Sun. 1-4

The Lee Chapel Auditorium will be closed for Baccalaureate:  Wednesday, May 22 from 9:00-12:00.

The Chapel Auditorium and Museum will be closed for Undergraduate Commencement, Thursday, May 23 from 9:00-12:30.

Because of the Chapel's role in University events, check the University Calendar (Lee Chapel page) or call ahead to verify hours.

Lee Chapel & Museum

Upcoming Events

05
21
 Calgary Baptist Church
Lee Chapel
May 21, 9:00 AM
05
21
 Bland Elementary School
Lee Chapel
May 21, 12:45 PM
05
22
 Baccalaureate Service
In Front of Lee Chapel
May 22, 10:00 AM
05
23
 Undergraduate Commencement
Colonnade, in front of Lee Chapel
May 23, 10:00 AM
05
23
 ROTC Commissioning - Marine Corp
Lee Chapel
May 23, 4:00 PM

Welcome

Imbued with tradition, the Lee Chapel is a gathering place for the University's most important academic events. Concerts, lectures and other University activities take place regularly in the 500-seat auditorium on the main level and its balcony.

A state-of-the-art museum is housed in the lower level and includes Lee's office; an exhibition entitled Building and Rebuilding a Nation, which traces the contributions to education that George Washington and Robert E. Lee made; a changing exhibition; and a museum shop.

A View from the Inside -
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