Patrick Henry’s Speech

250th Anniversary

March 23, 2025

Give Me Liberty

I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
 

On March 23, 1775, at the Second Virginia Convention that took place in St. John’s Church in Richmond, Patrick Henry gave a rousing speech to the Virginia delegation that is credited with convincing the convention to pass a resolution delivering Virginia troops for the Revolutionary War. Click here for a full transcript of the speech.

250 years later, St. John’s Church is putting together a series of reenactments in the very same spot where this pivotal moment in American history. Click here to learn more.

In addition, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will be livestreaming the historical reenactments from St. John’s Church at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. Check back here for updates.

Local Events

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

Patrick HenryPatrick Henry's Ride for Liberty
March 15, 2025 - March 15, 2025
Hanover County

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

Liberty or Death: A Conversation with Patrick Henry Liberty or Death: A Conversation with Patrick Henry
March 22, 2025 - March 22, 2025
Campbell County

This historic occasion will feature a compelling conversation between Patrick Henry’s fifth great-grandson, Patrick Henry Jolly, who will portray th... Read More

250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry's Speech
March 23, 2025 - March 23, 2025
City of Richmond

On March 23, 1775, at the Second Virginia Convention that took place in St. John’s Church in Richmond, Patrick Henry gave a rousing speech to the Vi... Read More


Location

Historic St. John’s Church
2401 East Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23223