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The Lees and IndependenceThis annual event was a great success. Check back for details of this event scheduled for June 4, 2011.
Richard Henry Lee
Saturday, June 5, 2010FREE to the public, this signature event begins at 3:00 p.m. Please join us for a delightful, family-oriented evening of music, games, and food. The Lees and Independence event commemorates the date that Richard Henry Lee presented his resolution to the 2nd Continental Congress on June 7, 1776, making a motion to formally declare the independence of the colonies: Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved form all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved. The resolution led to the writing, and subsequent adoption, of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
![]() The Lee and Independence event also highlights the important roles that other Lees, including Francis Lightfoot, Arthur, William, Thomas Ludwell, and Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee had in fighting for independence. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can talk to Frank Megargee, noted Colonial Williamsburg actor, who will portray Richard Henry Lee and give a presentation at 4 p.m. in the Visitor Center on the Stratford Lees' contributions toward independence. ![]() The schedule of activities includes:
2nd Virginia Regt.Great House tours (last tour begins at 4:00 p.m.) will be the regular price of admission and are not included in the special event activities. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating at the concert. Please do not bring pets, coolers, knapsacks, backpacks, baskets or food or drink. If it rains, the concert will take place in the Council House (just past the Dining Room) where there is limited seating and visitors will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. Partial funding for the Lees & Independence event was provided by The Rust Foundation of Leesburg, Virginia For more information, please contact Jon Bachman, Educational Program Coordinator, or by phone 804-493-8038, ext. 1039 For a complete calendar of upcoming events, please visit www.stratfordhall.org. |
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