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Finding Freedom:
Acts of Self-Emancipation in the Northern Neck
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Menokin, the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee — a signer of the Declaration of Independence — is a National Historic Landmark and, like our country, built on the contradictions of slavery. It is one of the best documented 18th century houses in the United States.
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Visitor Center & Guided Tours Wed - Sun 10 AM - 4 PM
Landscape Open Daily
7 AM - 7 PM
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The Menokin Foundation
Menokin, designated a National Historic Landmark in a ruinous state, was the home of Francis Lightfoot Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Menokin Foundation is preserving the colonial craftsmanship of the house through a revolutionary preservation approach. We are also using our extraordinary natural and archaeological site as a community park and a teaching resource to explore the American experiment, engage all descendant communities as partners in interpretation, and share the stories of all people who lived and labored here.
