The Patrick Henry Center for Individual Liberty is a non-profit organization focused on identifying, encouraging, supporting, and protecting those who believe in free speech, particularly as it applies to ethics and honesty in the federal government.  To this end, we work to support those who witness corruption, abuse, or fraud in the federal government and choose to speak up and inform their fellow citizens.  We promote free speech through various media venues and on college campuses.  And in honor of our namesake, we do our part to promote the legacy of political courage and love of liberty passed down to us by Patrick Henry.  Please visit our “Programs” pages for more details on our important work.

Our Inspiration

Patrick Henry, famous for his ability to rouse citizens of all ranks with his exemplary oratory skills and courage in the face of oppressive government, is best remembered for his “give me liberty, or give me death” speech delivered at St. John’s Church in Richmond, VA, on March 23, 1775.  Soon after, he had the distinction of serving Virginia as her first elected governor, an office he held for five terms. 

But one of his most important contributions to the founding of the United States of America was his steadfast opposition to the ratification until it included our precious Bill of Rights.  These first ten amendments clarify the rights – the inalienable rights – of every American citizen.

Patrick Henry has long been acknowledged as America’s best known symbol of free speech, a man known for sounding calls for freedom and alarms against state-sponsored tyranny.  He risked his life, reputation, and fortune to promote liberty and freedom.  He strongly fought for state’s rights and for a limited federal government.

The Center has been modeled after the life and philosophy of Patrick Henry, one of the greatest patriots in American History.  Jefferson was the “pen,” Washington the “sword,” but it was Patrick Henry who was the “voice” of the American Revolution. 

The Patrick Henry Center is a donor supported organization with a 501(c)(3) classification from the Internal Revenue Service.  All donations made to the Center are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.