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It was here that the Virginia Convention of 1775 met to discuss the question of taking arms against the British. One of the oldest wooden buildings in Virginia, delegates to the Convention - including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Patrick Henry - had convened in this very spot. And it was here where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech and said the following famous lines: "Give me...
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For security reasons, the rebellious Second Virginia Convention met in Richmond instead of Williamsburg; it was in this 1741 church on March 23, 1775, that Patrick Henry delivered the speech in which he declared, "Give me liberty or give me death!" His argument persuaded the Second Virginia Convention to arm a Virginia militia. The speech is reenacted Memorial Day to Labor Day on Sunday at 2...
Although St. John's dates to 1741, its congregation was established in 1611. Alexander Whitaker, the first rector, instructed Pocahontas in Christianity, baptized her, and married her to John Rolfe. The building is best known as the 1775 meeting place of the second Virginia Convention. In attendance were Thomas Jefferson, George Mason, George Washington, Richard Henry Lee, and many other...
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This quiet neighborhood church attracts history buffs, sentimentalists and curious onlookers. As the site where Patrick Henry recited his ""Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death""...
The “tour” involves going inside the church and sitting on a pew as the church representative gives a historical overview. No actual “tour”. At $8/adult and $7/child over seven years old, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Amazing historic 1747 church with really old tombstones littered on the grounds. They have Edgar Allan Poe’s mom, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first U.S. Marshall buried here.
Sadly it was closed the day we visited. Beautiful grounds and historic plaques with information. Easy access from road.
Fan the flames of the revolution at the location where the great orator gave his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. A period dressed guide provided great background and insight into Patrick Henry’s life. This is still an active church that is...
This is not only a spot of Richmond history, but a major part in birth of our nation. There is a small charge for a guided tour. There is a nice little gift shop.
St John's Episcopal Church can be found at E Broad St 2401. The following is offered: Churches. The entry is present with us since Sep 7, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 12, 2013. In Richmond there are 86 other Churches. An overview can be found here.
St Johns Church can be found at E Broad St 2401. The following is offered: Tourist Attractions. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Richmond there are 13 other Tourist Attractions. An overview can be found here.
St Johns Church is located at 2401 E Broad St, Richmond, VA. This location is in the Church Hill neighborhood. This business specializes in Museums & Galleries and Religion & Spirituality.
Reaching out with Christ's love and welcome from the highest point in Richmond.
Richmond's oldest church, St. John's, was founded in 1739 and hosted the Second Constitutional Convention in 1775. Site of Patrick Henry's famed "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech. Re-enactments are held between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The grounds house a historic cemetery that includes famous Richmonders such as John Marshall, Henry Clay and Edgar Allan Poe's mother.©10Best.com
Patrick Henry's speech is reenacted Sundays at 2pm throughout the summer.
The church is surrounded by the city's oldest graveyard where you can visit the gravesites of George Wythe, the first Virginia signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Elizabeth Arnold Poe, mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
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