St. John's Church Foundation
Our mission is to spark a global appreciation for understanding the role that Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech had in setting America on its path to liberty for all, and to ignite the public’s commitment for preserving the historic site where it happened.
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09
Aug
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09
Aug
Aug 9, 2026 @ 02:45 PM - Aug 9, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
History of the Reenactments
Join public historian, author and exhibit curator Mark Greenough for a journey through time back to the very first reenactment at St. John’s Church in 1927.
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Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
12
Jul
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12
Jul
Jul 12, 2026 @ 02:45 PM - Jul 12, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
Meet the Marquis de Lafayette
Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite St. John’s Church Foundation is pleased to welcome the Marquis de Lafayette in honor of Bastille Day (July 14th, 1789).
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
04
Jul
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04
Jul
Jul 4, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Jul 4, 2026 @ 02:30 PM
Liberty or Death Reenactment: The Fourth of July 2026
Witness Patrick Henry convince his fellow delegates to take up arms against the King! Nine professional actors in 18th century attire portray the delegates.
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Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
21
Jun
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21
Jun
Jun 21, 2026 @ 02:45 PM - Jun 21, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
17th Century England & the Coming of the American Revolution
This talk will focus on how English history in the 17th century influenced the American colonies.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
14
Jun
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14
Jun
Jun 14, 2026 @ 02:30 PM - Jun 14, 2026 @ 03:30 PM
Meet Patsey Henry
Martha “Patsey” Henry Fontaine (1755-1818) Debbie Phillips, a renowned living history interpreter, brings Patrick Henry’s eldest child to St. John’s Church.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
12
Jun
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12
Jun
Jun 12, 2026 @ 05:30 PM - Jun 12, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
How George Washington Defeated Smallpox And Won America’s Independence
A lecture by Drs. Art Kellermann and Dick Wenzel. To win American independence, he not only had to defeat the British army; he had to defeat smallpox.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
24
May
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24
May
May 24, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - May 24, 2026 @ 02:30 PM
Liberty or Death Reenactment: Summer 2026 Series
Nine actors in 18th century attire reenact the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775, culminating with Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!".
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
08
May
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08
May
May 8, 2026 @ 05:30 PM - May 8, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution
Author Andrew Lawler speaks about "A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution".
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
23
Mar
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23
Mar
Mar 23, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Mar 23, 2026 @ 07:00 PM
Liberty or Death Reenactment: Anniversary Show
Watch and participate as Patrick Henry gives his "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech in a reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
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