06/24/2026
"The fear that the enemy would invade northern Virginia mounted. [General George] Weedon of Westmoreland County, Virginia heard from John Augustine Washington [at Bushfield Manor, Westmoreland County] that some British ships had advanced up the Rappahannock, and Richard Henry Lee had ridden down and seen them. Lee and Washington met with the field officers of Lancaster and Northumberland counties at Northumberland County Court House to make arrangements to set up posts at the mouth and along the river also at the mouth of the Potomac.
John Augustine Washington to Weedon, 17 January, 1781."
Harry M. Ward, Duty, Honor or County, General George Weedon and The American Revolution, 165.
Photo: BURNT HOUSE FIELD CEMETERY is the resting place of Richard Henry Lee of Chantilly, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
EVENT NOTICE:
In honor and celebration of the United States of America's 250th Anniversary, the Northern Neck of Virginia Historical Society and Cople Episcopal Parish invite you to join on Saturday, July 4, 2026, for our 20th annual Independence Day Celebration.
This event is supported by the James Monroe Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
8:30 am - SALUTE AT BURNT HOUSE FIELD
Burnt House Field Cemetery is a Lee family cemetery where Richard Henry Lee is buried.
(From 202 at Hague take Coles Point Road to left on Mt. Pleasant Road.)
9:15 am - SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING AT YEOCOMICO CHURCH
Richard Henry Lee and his father, Thomas, both served on the Cople Parish Vestry in the 18th century.
(From Burnt House Field turn left on Coles Point Road to right on Tucker Hill Road to right on Old Yeocomico Road.)
This family-friendly event Is open to the public and admission is free.
