Join us on Saturday, March 22, at 2:00 PM for an interactive event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the most iconic speech in American history: “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Delivered by Patrick Henry on March 23, 1775, in the Second Virginia Convention, Henry’s impassioned words helped spark the American Revolution and continue to resonate with generations today.
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This historic occasion will feature a compelling conversation between Patrick Henry’s fifth great-grandson, Patrick Henry Jolly, who will portray the famous revolutionary, and Cody Youngblood, who will portray Patrick Henry Fontaine, Henry’s grandson. Together, they will reflect on Henry’s memory of the speech, its significance to the Revolution, and its enduring impact in the new United States.
The conversation will take a unique, interactive format, with the audience encouraged to engage in dialogue and ask questions, allowing for a deeper exploration of the pivotal moment in history that shaped the nation’s fight for freedom. This event offers a rare opportunity to witness the past come alive through the eyes of Patrick Henry and his descendants as they discuss the fiery spirit of liberty that defined their ancestor’s legacy.