Chavis Symposium

Visiting Faculty and Visiting Student Registration

Registration Deadline: March 13, 2003
To inquire about registering after the deadline, please call 540-458-8963.

Registration Form

Fax or Mail Registration Form to:

Theodore C. DeLaney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and
Chavis Symposium Chair
Washington and Lee University
Newcomb Hall 28C
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8963 Phone
(540) 458-8498 FAX

Registration Fees:

Visiting Faculty, Staff and Community Members
All Events Both Days - - - - - - - - - - - $85.00

Visiting College or High School Students
*Select Events Both Days - - - - - - - * $25.00

* Includes speakers, workshops, Friday continental breakfast, luncheon and refreshment breaks.

Directions and Suggested Accommodations

Printable campus map

Directions to Lexington

Lexington is located at the intersection of Interstates 81 and 64. Washington and Lee is less than two miles from the interstate.

If you are traveling from the north, south, or east, follow I-81 to exit 191 (which puts you onto I-64). Next, take exit 55 off I-64. Turn left onto Route 11 south at the stop sign.
If you are traveling from the west, take I-64 to exit 55. Turn right on Route 11 south at the stop sign.

Once you are on Route 11 south, you will drive through three stoplights. After the third stoplight, you will cross the Maury River, and bear right onto Route 11 Business, which will become Main Street and then Jefferson Street. You will pass Virginia Military Institute. After you pass VMI, you will see W&L on your right.

Suggested Accommodations

Sheridan Livery Inn (WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS)

35 N. Main St., Lexington, VA 24450. (540) 464-1887.

2 blocks north of Lexington Visitor Center. Circa 1887 building with 9 luxurious rooms and 3 suites all in the heart of downtown. Restaurant on site. Walking distance to both VMI and W&L. $65-$135. AE/MC/VISA.

Accommodations: The Sheridan Livery Inn at 35 North Main Street has set aside a block of rooms (double occupancy permitted) for $75.00 plus tax for reservations placed by March 13, 2003.

Contact the hotel directly at 540.464.1887 and mention the “John Chavis/Brown v. Board Symposium.” Check-in is 3 p.m. or later.

Hampton Inn (WALKING DISTANCE FROM CAMPUS)

Alto 401 E. Nelson St., Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 463-2223; (800) HAMPTON.

4 blocks east of Lexington Visitor Center. Exit 188B off I-81. Deluxe 19th century mansion and modern hotel rooms on 7 acres. Includes complimentary continental breakfast and many other amenities. Walking distance from downtown Lexington. $81-$255. AE/DC/DISC/MC/VISA.

Accommodations: The Hampton Inn Col Alto at 401 East Nelson Street has set aside a block of rooms (double occupancy permitted) for $81.00 plus tax for reservations placed by March 13, 2003.

Contact the hotel directly at 540.463.2223 or 1.800.HAMPTON and mention the “John Chavis/Brown v. Board Symposium.” The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast and check-in is 3 p.m. or later.

Best Western Inn, Hunt Ridge

25 Willow Springs Rd., Lexington, VA 24450. (540) 464-1500; (800) 464-1501.

2 miles north of Lexington Visitor Center. King and double beds, suites. Full-service restaurant, meeting space, handicap accessible, in/outdoor pool. Iron/ironing boards, hairdryers and coffeemakers in all rooms, cable TV. $55-$150. AE/CB/DC/DISC/MC/VISA.

Comfort Inn, Virginia Horse Center

P.O. Box 905, Lexington, VA 24450. (540) 463-7311; (800) 628-1956.

2 miles north of Lexington Visitor Center. Located at I-81 exit 191, then I-64 exit 55. Senior and AAA discounts. Continental breakfast, in-room coffeemakers, indoor pool, non-smoking rooms, refrigerators in king rooms. Restaurants adjacent. $55-$125. AE/CB/DC/DISC/MC/VISA.

Country Inn & Suites

875 N. Lee Hwy., Lexington, VA 24450. (540) 464-9000; (800) 456-4000.

1.5 mile north of Lexington Visitor Center. Free continental breakfast, indoor pool and spa, in-room refrigerators, coffeemakers, and hairdryers. Two-line phones and dataports. Exercise room, business center, and much more. $49-$129. AE/CB/DC/DISC/MC/VISA.

Holiday Inn Express

P. O. Box 1108, Lexington, VA 24450. (540) 463-7351; (800) 480-3043.

1 mile north of Lexington Visitor Center at the intersection of U.S. 11 and I-64, exit 55. Free continental breakfast, newly renovated rooms with coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards in all rooms. Adjacent to Applebee's, free HBO, non-smoking rooms. $54-$125. AE/CB/DC/DISC/MC/VISA.

Wingate Inn

1100 N. Lee Hwy, Lexington, VA 24450. (540) 464-8100.

2 miles north of Lexington Visitor Center. Beautiful new hotel featuring an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub. All rooms with free high-speed internet access, microwaves, and refrigerators. Free continental deluxe breakfast. Located at I-81 & I-64. $69-$169 AE/CB/DC/DISC/MC/VISA.