The Lee-Fendall House: Three Centuries of American History
Sat, Jul 11
|Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden in Alexandria, Virginia witnessed monumental moments in American history. Lead Historian Madeline Feierstein will cover the house’s near-250 year story, and how this Alexandrian home helped shape our nation.
Time & Location
Jul 11, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office, 437 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
About the event
The Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden in Alexandria, Virginia witnessed monumental moments in American history. Lead Historian Madeline Feierstein will cover the house’s near-250 year story, and how this Alexandrian home helped shape our nation. Built by Revolutionary patriots, this site led the charge in medical advancements, treated Civil War soldiers, hosted presidents, and exemplified the trials and tribulations of historic preservation. A residence turned educational center, the museum also reflects on the role of its enslaved and domestic workers. Attendees will meet those who lived within its walls and explore the legacies left behind today.
Madeline Feierstein is an Alexandria, VA historian specializing in psychiatric institutions, military hospitals, and prisons. A native of Washington, D.C., her work has been showcased across the Capital Region. As the Lead Historian for the Lee-Fendall House Museum & Garden, Madeline leads efforts to document the sick, injured, and imprisoned soldiers that passed through…