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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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.
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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.
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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!".
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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".
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Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
19
Apr
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19
Apr
Apr 19, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 02:30 PM
Liberty or Death Reenactment: Patriots Day
Witness Patrick Henry convince his fellow delegates to take up arms against the British--in the room where it happened in March of 1775.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
17
Apr
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17
Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 05:30 PM - Apr 17, 2026 @ 08:00 PM
The Story of a Black Founding Father: A Talk by Dr. Sesha Joi Moon
Dr. Sesha Joi Moon of the JXN Project speaks about Abraham Skipwith, a Black Founding Father and revolutionary era Richmonder.
($)
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.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
15
Feb
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15
Feb
Feb 15, 2026 @ 02:45 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 03:45 PM
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
In 1775 Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British which garnered the American rebels over 100 cannons to be used in the siege of Boston.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
15
Feb
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15
Feb
Feb 15, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Feb 15, 2026 @ 02:30 PM
Liberty or Death Reenactment in honor of Presidents Day
Watch as delegates to the Second Virginia Convention debate whether to arm the colony of Virginia and hear Patrick Henry's great Liberty or Death speech.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street
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