An adventure into our past, for the sake of our future
Richard Henry Lee was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and author of the “Lee Resolution”. Richard Henry Lee at a glance (1732–1794) If you know one “headline” about Richard Henry Lee, it’s this: he’s the Virginian who stood up in the Continental Congress and formally moved for independence—the famous June 7, 1776 resolution that […]
Benjamin Harrison was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia Benjamin Harrison V Signer of the Declaration of Independence (Virginia) Benjamin Harrison V was one of Virginia’s most prominent Revolutionary-era leaders—a wealthy planter, seasoned legislator, and a man known for both his political influence and his booming sense of humor. Though he came […]
Patrick Henry, born on May 29, 1736, was an American attorney, planter, politician, and orator, best known for his declaration to the Second Virginia Convention in 1775. A famous quote of him “Give me liberty, or give me death!” emboldened America’s fight for independence. Although not a signer of the Declaration of Independence, he did […]
George Read Signer of the Declaration of Independence Birth and Family Background George Read was born on September 18, 1733, on his family’s estate in Cecil County, Maryland, near the border of Delaware. He was the eldest son of Colonel John Read, a respected landowner and public figure who had emigrated from Dublin, Ireland, and […]
