Robert E. Lee Room

Located in the Main House, the General Robert E. Lee Room offers a cozy and inviting retreat that blends historic character with modern comforts. The room features a queen-size bed, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, and convenient access to the Inn's welcoming common areas.

This room honors General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and one of the Civil War's most studied military leaders. Widely regarded as one of history's greatest tacticians, Lee commanded the Confederacy's principal army from 1862 until its surrender in 1865. Despite his military service, Lee expressed deep concern over the prospect of civil war, writing before the conflict that he could imagine "no greater calamity for the country than a dissolution of the Union." He viewed secession as a tragedy and believed the coming war would be long and devastating.

Following the Confederate defeat at Gettysburg, Lee accepted full responsibility for the campaign and offered his resignation to President Jefferson Davis, who declined to accept it. After the war, Lee devoted himself to rebuilding and reconciliation. As president of Washington College—now Washington and Lee University—he encouraged national healing, education, and the restoration of the Union. Although indicted after the war and stripped of certain civil rights, his legacy remains one of the most influential and widely studied in American military history.

The room's design reflects both Lee's military career and his later life as an educator. Inspired by the elegance of the Modern Victorian and Queen Anne Revival styles, the space features refined furnishings, warm wood tones, and classic architectural details. Decorative maps, battlefield illustrations, and subtle references to military strategy honor his command during the Civil War, while bookshelves and academic touches pay tribute to his leadership at Washington College. The result is a thoughtfully designed space that invites guests to reflect on the complexities of one of Gettysburg's most significant historical figures while enjoying a comfortable and relaxing stay.