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Preservation

Lee Burial Sites

Locating and caring for neglected Lee burial grounds has been the Society's central work since 1921. Three cemeteries are in our permanent care.

Burnt House Field, Westmoreland County, near Hague

Burnt House Field

Westmoreland County, near Hague

The oldest Lee burying ground in Virginia, on the site of the Emigrant's Machodoc plantation. Restored by the Society and enclosed with a brick wall.

Cobbs Hall Burying Ground, Northumberland County, near Kilmarnock

Cobbs Hall Burying Ground

Northumberland County, near Kilmarnock

The burial place of Richard Lee II and later generations of the Cobbs Hall line, acquired and restored by the Society.

Lansdowne Graveyard, Urbanna, Middlesex County

Lansdowne Graveyard

Urbanna, Middlesex County

Resting place of Arthur Lee, diplomat of the Revolution, on the grounds of Lansdowne. Maintained by the Society.

Monument to Col. Richard Lee, 'The Emigrant', at Burnt House Field
Monument to Col. Richard Lee, 'The Emigrant', at Burnt House Field
The grave of Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration
The grave of Richard Henry Lee, signer of the Declaration

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Burial records for the Society's cemeteries are indexed alongside our documents, photographs and publications.

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