Opened in 1741, St. John’s Church is one of the two oldest buildings in the City of Richmond and was the site for the Second Virginia Convention, where Patrick Henry gave his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech on March 23, 1775.
Events at this Venue
24
Oct
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24
Oct
Oct 24, 2026 @ 06:30 PM - Oct 24, 2026 @ 08:30 PM
Fancy Me Mad
an evening stroll through the graveyard, where you will meet fascinating spirits telling their fascinating stories. After the graveyard walk, Edgar Allan Poe reads his stories in the church.
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St. John’s Church
at 2401 East Broad Street
08
Nov
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08
Nov
Nov 8, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Nov 8, 2026 @ 02:15 PM
Liberty or Death Reenactment in honor of Veterans Day
Witness Patrick Henry convince his fellow delegates to take up arms against the King! Nine professional actors portray Second Virginia Convention delegates.
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St. John’s Church
at 2401 East Broad Street
27
Dec
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27
Dec
Dec 27, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Dec 27, 2026 @ 02:15 PM
Holiday Sunday Liberty or Death Reenactment
Witness Patrick Henry convince his fellow delegates to take up arms against the King! Nine professional actors portray Second Virginia Convention delegates.
($)
St. John’s Church
at 2401 East Broad Street
