Lee–Jackson Day
Lee–Jackson Day was a state holiday in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia, commemorating Confederate commanders, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. Its observation was eliminated in 2020, replaced by Election Day as a state holiday.
| Lee–Jackson Day | |
|---|---|
1937 U.S. postage stamp featuring Lee, Jackson, and Stratford Hall | |
| Observed by | Virginia |
| Type | Historical, cultural, ethnic |
| Significance | Southern history |
| Date | January 15-16 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1889 |
| Last time | 2020 |
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