Historic St. John's Church
Opened in 1741, St. John’s Church was the location of the Second Virginia Convention, where Patrick Henry gave his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech on March 23, 1775. Located at 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond VA 23223.
Events at this Venue
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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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.
($)
Historic St. John’s Church
at St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street