Miss Mary's Chamber

he Lee's eldest daughter, Mary, lived in this corner bedchamber, the only Lee child to have her own room. She had an independent and bossy personality and was called "Sister" by her three younger sisters, none of whom wanted to live with her. But like all other family members, Miss Mary was expected to share her room with relatives and friends, which were numerous at Arlington House, and two beds sit in this room. The Lee's cousin, “Markie” Williams, was a frequent guest here often staying for months at a time. Additionally, the Marquis de Lafayette stayed in this room during his visit to Arlington in 1824.

	View of Miss Mary's Chamber from Upper Hall. Click on picture to view QuickTime movie of the room. (322 KB) QuickTime plug-in required and can be downloaded free at the QuickTime Web site.

Located on the front of the house, the room offers a great view of the Potomac river and Washington, D.C. Today visitors see several original pieces in the room, including a photo album which once belonged to Mary and a portrait of Markie Williams.

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