Hanover County

  • Road to Revolution historic marker 73b88ab0373481ed027a465bde74f5ca

About

Hanover County was formed on November 26, 1720 from New Kent County along the boundaries of St. Paul’s Parish. Hanover County’s historic courthouse, believed to have been constructed between 1737 and 1743, is the second-oldest in the Commonwealth still in public use and is the official seal of the county, along with being the birthplace of Patrick Henry and Henry Clay. Other historical sites in Hanover County include Hanover Tavern across U.S. Route 301 from the historic Courthouse; Scotchtown, the home of Patrick Henry at the time of his famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech and his election as Virginia’s first governor; Rural Plains, which was owned by the parents of his first wife and is now part of a Civil War battlefield preserved by the Richmond National Battlefield Park; the memorial at the site of the Historic Polegreen Church where Virginians seeking freedom of religious expression gathered to worship freely; and several Civil War battlefields. Hanover County’s participation in the 250th commemoration is supported by the Board of Supervisors and the local committee appointed by the County Administrator is planning events, programs and activities.

Local Events

Winter on the GreenWinter on the Green
December 14, 2024 - December 14, 2024
Hanover County

This magical event returns to the Hanover Courthouse Complex, bringing the magic of the season for the whole family! Winter on the Green is free to... Read More

Winds of War Approach: Patrick Henry’s Militia at Hanover TavernWinds of War Approach: Patrick Henry’s Militia at Hanover Tavern
February 08, 2025 - February 08, 2025
Hanover County

Following the 1st Continental Congress, the localities across all Colonies issues ‘Resolves’ to state their demands of the Crown, and the local Mi... Read More

HenryHenry's Ride for Liberty
March 15, 2025 - March 15, 2025
Hanover County

It is March 1775 at Scotchtown in Hanover Virginia and Patrick Henry is contemplating the impactful speech he would soon deliver to the Virginia Conve... Read More

HenryHenry's Ride for Liberty
March 15, 2025 - March 15, 2025
Hanover County

It is March 1775 at Scotchtown in Hanover Virginia and Patrick Henry is contemplating the impactful speech he would soon deliver to the Virginia Conve... Read More

Scotchtown’s Annual Fiber FestivalScotchtown’s Annual Fiber Festival
April 12, 2025 - April 12, 2025
Hanover County

Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep, and fiber production at Scotchtown! Sheep shearer Dave from Dellyâ... Read More

The Gunpowder IncidentThe Gunpowder Incident
May 03, 2025 - May 03, 2025
Hanover County

Have you ever wanted to experience life in an 18th-century American Revolution encampment? Join us for another Scotchtown signature 250th event as Pa... Read More

A Revolution in Art Expo — A Common Call to AllA Revolution in Art Expo — A Common Call to All
June 21, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Hanover County

The Hanover 250th Commission presents "A Revolution in Art Expo — A Common Call to All." The expo coming in summer 2025 promises to be an exhilar... Read More

VA250 Commission

Contact

Shelby Walker
804-365-3277


News

New signage, research at Hanover County's Scotchtown site to tell more about Patrick Henry

New signage, research at Hanover County’s Scotchtown site to tell more about Patrick Henry

July 21, 2023
Richmond Times-Dispatch