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Patrick Henry is considered the “Voice” of the American Revolution. He stood for the individual liberty of his fellow colonists and used his powerful oratory skills to move colonial leaders to action against state-sponsored tyranny.
Our children know that George Washington was the first president of our nation, Thomas Jefferson was the writer of the Declaration of Independence, and Benjamin Franklin was a great statesmen and inventor, but do they know how important Patrick Henry was to the American Cause? When Henry proclaimed “Give me liberty, or give me death!” he called an emerging nation into action!
The Center’s Patrick Henry Legacy Program works to keep Patrick Henry’s strong values of free speech, individual liberty, courage, love of country, faith, family, and righteous character alive in the hearts of all patriotic Americans. Today, the program ensures the memory of Patrick Henry by actively and directly educating the future leaders of America as to Henry’s rich legacy.
"Liberty or Death," a documentary on
Patrick Henry was
funded in large part by the Patrick Henry Legacy
Program.
Since its inception the Patrick Henry Center Legacy Program has successfully promoted the lasting Legacy of one of our greatest but sometimes least recognized Founding Fathers.
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Through the generosity of our
donors, we provided major funding for the production of “Liberty or Death,” a DVD documentary on the
events in pre-Revolutionary Virginia,
culminating in Henry’s most famous speech.
- We provided a grant to St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia – the site of the Second Virginia Convention and Henry’s stirring “Liberty or Death” speech – for the creation of new costumes for professional actors to reenact the convention, providing an interactive window into history that appeals to patriotic Americans of all ages.
- Scotchtown Plantation – the Henry Family home during the turbulent years leading up to and in the beginning of the Revolution – was granted funds by PHC to provide operational costs, signage to the site, as well as a Historic Structures Report to help preserve the site for future generations.
Red Hill Plantation - the site of the Patrick Henry National Memorial
We encourage all parents to teach children about the rich legacy left to all Americans by Patrick Henry, by having them literally walk in Henry’s footsteps at the various Patrick Henry historical sites in the Commonwealth of Virginia, where history will come alive. Parents and children will leave inspired and grateful for the courage of Patrick Henry.
Visiting Patrick Henry Historical Sites
A map of some of the more popular Patrick Henry sites can assist you in planning your trip. Please contact the individual sites for specific information on hours of operation and admission pricing.
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Saint John’s Church
2401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23223
Phone: (804) 648-5015
www.historicstjohnschurch.org
Red Hill
Patrick Henry National Memorial
1250 Red Hill Road
Brookneal, VA 24528
(804) 376-2044
www.redhill.org
Scotchtown
16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA 23015
(804) 227-3500
www.apva.org/scotchtown
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Hanover Courthouse
Hanover County Historical Society
Hanover, VA 23069
www.hanoverhistory.org
Contact Hanover Tavern to make
arrangements for tour.
Hanover Tavern
13181 Hanover Courthouse Road
Hanover, Virginia 23069
(804) 537-5050.
www.hanovertavern.org
Colonial Williamsburg
101A Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-1000
www.history.org
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