Visit Scotchtown, Patrick Henry's former home.

Patrick Henry's Road to Revolution

Follow Richmond, Virginia's road to the American Revolution with this tour of some of the most important places in Patrick Henry's life.

Scotchtown - Scotchtown was Patrick Henry's home during most of his active political years as well as Dolley Madison's childhood home. Interpretive tours and monthly weaving demonstrations are offered from April through November.

Hanover Tavern - The center of community life for more than 200 years, the Hanover Tavern was located on the main route between Washington and Richmond, Va. from 1791 until 1836. The tavern was owned by Patrick Henry's in-laws and was recently renovated and reopened to the public.

Hanover Courthouse - The second-oldest continuously used courthouse in the United States, the Hanover Courthouse was the site of Patrick Henry's successful argument of the 1763 Parson's Cause Case. Henry argued that the price of tobacco paid to clergy for their services should be set by the colonial government, not the British Crown.

St. John's Church - Built in 1741, this is the oldest church in Richmond and the site of the Second Virginia Convention and Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Re-enactments of the 1775 Convention are offered Sunday afternoons from Memorial Day through Labor Day.