Liberty or Death Reenactment: Patriots Day
Nine professional actors portray delegates to the Second Virginia Convention to decide whether or not to arm Virginia. Attendees sit with the delegates in the pews of the church where it actually happened over 250 years ago and can vote on Patrick Henry’s resolutions to form a militia.
Event Cost: $
Apr 19, 2026 from 01:30 PM to Apr 19, 2026 @ 02:30 PM
Organizer
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.
Venue
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.