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On June 7, 1776, acting on the instructions of the 5th Virginia Convention, Northern Neck native Richard Henry Lee introduced in the 2nd Continental Congress a resolution "That these United Colonies are, and of right out to be, free and independent States… and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and out to be, totally dissolved." Less than a month later, he and his brother Francis Lightfoot Lee, would become the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence, which incorporated the Lee Resolution and explained the reasons for it.

On June 6 & 7, celebrate the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s Resolution for Independence with Stratford Hall Historic Preserve and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission! Plan for a weekend of revolutionary activity--living history interpreters and demonstrations, cavalry drills, historic speeches, a citizenship ceremony, fireworks, and plenty of food, music, and family fun.

Stay tuned for more details and the full event schedule. Visit Stratford Hall’s event page to start planning a revolutionary weekend like none other: www.StratfordHall.org/VirginiaResolved