It is March of 1775 at Scotchtown in Hanover, Virginia and Patrick Henry is contemplating the impactful speech he would soon deliver to the Virginia Convention at St. John’s Church. For the 250th anniversary of this momentous occasion, experience interactive vignettes with living historians as we examine what liberty meant to the people of the 18th century in Hanover County featuring Patrick Henry, members of Henry’s family, and the enslaved individuals who lived and worked at Scotchtown. At noon, join us for a special panel discussion with Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Lafayette, and be part of the excitement as Mr. Henry mounts his horse and dramatically rides off to Richmond to secure his place in history! If you would like to ask questions of the panel, please submit the form that is available at the end of your checkout process!
For an even more unique and special experience, join our VIP bus group! Limited to 40 guests only, the VIP experience will include a private tour of our new exhibit with our Curator of Collections, reserved spaces for the vignette program and panel discussion, a catered box lunch from Homemades by Suzanne, along with a guided bus tour of Henry’s Hanover featuring historian and author Mark Couvillon. Purchase your early bird ticket for this tour before February 1st and receive a $20 discount! This program will start promptly at 9 a.m. Following the purchase of your tickets, there will be a survey platform where you can submit your questions for our Revolutionary American panel discussion and select your desired box lunch- please be sure to at least make your selection on this form!
* No tickets will be available for these programs on site the day of, so please be sure to get yours in advance! Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are encouraged. This event is hosted almost entirely outdoors. No refunds given unless the event must be cancelled by Preservation Virginia due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
