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Patrick Henry's Scotchtown

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Patrick Henry's Scotchtown

Built around 1720 by Charles Chiswell, Scotchtown is architecturally unique and surrounded by reprod He lived here from 1771-1778.
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Scotchtown is best known as the home of Patrick Henry during the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. It was at Scotchtown that he formulated the ideas for his famous “Liberty or Death” speech and it was from the house that he rode to St. John’s Church in Richmond on March 23, 1775 to deliver it. Since being acquired by Preservation Virginia in 1958, the house has been restored

to its appearance during Patrick Henry’s life. With a focus placed on Patrick Henry’s life and legacy, visitors can expect to experience a dialogue-based tour that discusses topics, such as liberty, human rights and revolution. The site is open Friday through Sunday from March to December.

11/01/2024

Sharing an exciting announcement from Preservation Virginia!

The longtime director of fundraising for Preservation Virginia will now lead the organization as chief executive officer. Will Glasco was selected to be the next CEO after having been on the staff of Preservation Virginia for 10 years, following a national search led by Aspen Leadership Group.

Growing up in Richmond, Virginia, Glasco has spent his 16-year career in history museums. After joining Preservation Virginia in 2014, he served as director of development and most recently as chief operating officer. Previously he was with the American Civil War Museum, and currently serves on several nonprofit and professional development boards, including Historic Turkey Run House, the Rural Plains Foundation and the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives. A writing major, Glasco is now studying for a graduate degree in American History from Gettysburg College.

“I’m honored to be given the responsibility of stewarding this impactful organization into the future, and we have a lot planned in the coming years,” said Glasco. “Consulting on preservation issues, advocating for preservation policy and stewarding our six historic sites open to the public are top priorities.”

In December 2023, current CEO Elizabeth S. Kostelny announced her plans to retire. Kostelny has been with the organization since 1990, and her accomplishments include growing the archaeology program at Historic Jamestowne, expanding community engagement on historic preservation issues and leading the organization through several significant fundraising campaigns.

“With thoughtful input from community leaders, board members and the staff team, the mission of Preservation Virginia has grown exponentially in the last 20 years,” said Kostelny. “I’m confident in the board’s selection and know that Will Glasco will continue the important legacy we’ve worked so hard to build.”

Glasco begins his tenure as CEO in November 2024. Join us in congratulating Will the next time you see him out and about! To read the full press release, visit our website at https://preservationvirginia.org/press_release/preservation-virginia-names-will-glasco-as-ceo/

10/27/2024

Myths, Legends and Other Stories! is November 9th where you can test your knowledge and win a prize. Tickets are limited for this after hours event so get your tickets today!

Event time - 5:30-7pm

10/26/2024

Come visit Scotchtown for the beautiful fall colors and morning light!

Photo credit: LK Scott

10/24/2024

This coming Sunday at Scotchtown!

10/15/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have cancelled the upcoming "Death Comes to Scotchtown" program. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to seeing you at future events.

10/09/2024

Our Fall Festival may be over, but we have lots more special programming happening this month! Check out our events page for more information about these events and ticketing links.

10/08/2024

The tent is packed and our 2024 Annual Fall Festival is officially in the books! We have many people to thank for helping us usher in the fall and bring history to life at Scotchtown. As they say, it takes a village - from the community partners, volunteers, staff, artisans, vendors and interpreters who joined us Saturday to all the folks behind the scenes who helped in the week leading up to the event and after! A special thank you to Hanover County Parks and Recreation and Hanover Museum of History and Culture who lent us chairs for the event.

Lastly, we wanted to express our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors without whose support this event and other programming at Scotchtown would not be possible.

10/06/2024

Would you have survived the 18th century? Find out on October 19th at Death Comes to Scotchtown!

10/04/2024

Tents are going up! See you tomorrow at Scotchtown's Annual Fall Festival!

09/30/2024

This Saturday at Scotchtown! Tickets are available through our event link or at the gate. General Admission $10, Students and Preservation Virginia members $5 and kids under 12 are free!

Event Ticketing: Scotchtown's Annual Fall Festival

09/28/2024

Our biggest event of the year is just a week away! See you at Scotchtown's Annual Fall Festival on October 5th!

09/26/2024

The hearth cooking workshop has been rescheduled for October 26th!

Learn to COOK OVER AN OPEN FIRE at historic sites in Virginia! Fall 2024 HEARTH COOKING WORKSHOPS just announced!

October 20: Patrick Henry's Scotchtown (Hanover County)
November 3: Historic Tuckahoe (Richmond, Virginia)
November 9: Sky Meadows State Park (Fauquier County)

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09/26/2024

All the rain has brought these large patches of beautiful mushrooms to Scotchtown!

09/23/2024

See you at Scotchtown's Annual Fall Festival - our biggest event of the year!

09/21/2024

There’s still time to join the 3pm program for A Day of Dance and Music!

09/20/2024

A special workshop is being offered on October 20th - preregistration required.

09/19/2024

Saturday, September 21st, will be a day of music at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown!
Join the Virginia Home Spun Dance Ensemble from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as they dance through the centuries with A Day of Dance and Music exploring music from 1771 to 1860. While enjoying their performances, learn how music may have influenced the lives of people in Virginia and here at Scotchtown. Join a special tour of the manor house where we will explore how music was an integral part of Patrick Henry’s home life and perhaps what was played at the wedding of his daughter Martha here in October, 1773.
This program is included in regular admission ticketing, and Preservation Virginia members are free.

Sheet music image: Haste to the Wedding

09/17/2024

This is the year to come to Scotchtown's Annual Fall Festival!
* Lower entrance fees and free parking
* Historical presentations
* Vendors and food trucks
* Traditional artisans and reenactors
* Hanover County Concert Band
* Bigger kids crafts and games area
And much, much more!

09/14/2024

Preservation Virginia and Scotchtown were featured in a story this evening on the local news!

Hanover County is experiencing rapid development. Subdivisions are growing where crops once stood. Rural is giving way to suburbia, especially near Scotchtown.

09/12/2024

Special tour offered this Sunday at 11:00!
When the Constitution was sent to the states for approval in 1788, it faced heavy scrutiny; many detractors argued it did not adequately protect individual liberties, robbed the states of their sovereignty, and provided the newly empowered national government with the ability to curtail the institution of slavery. Learn about Patrick Henry's role as a leading anti-Federalist at Virginia's Ratification Convention in the summer of 1788 during this custom tour on September 15th.

Preservation Virginia members are free

09/09/2024

Get your tickets now for this fun family event and skip the lines!
https://preservationvirginia.org/product/tickets-for-scotchtowns-annual-fall-festival

09/08/2024

PV shared important and exciting news about some of our special guests this weekend!

Veterans of Foreign Wars Battlefield Post 9808 out of Mechanicsville visited our site Patrick Henry's Scotchtown this weekend for a special group tour. To help connect school students to history, their group has supported free field trips for 6th graders from Hanover County Public Schools the last two years. At Scotchtown, students engage in four stations around the property, including hands-on, experiential learning.

We sincerely appreciate the members of Post 9808 and their service to our country. And considering how they help fund free field trips for students, it’s only fitting they took their own field trip Saturday!

Interested in booking a tour for your group at Scotchtown? Contact (804) 227-3500 to learn more.

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16120 Chiswell Lane
Beaverdam, VA
23015

Opening Hours

Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Website

http://preservationvirginia.org/

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History Where it Happened: Visiting Patrick Henry's Scotchtown

“Give me liberty, or give me death!” Scotchtown in Hanover County, Virginia is the only original standing home of Patrick Henry, the ‘Orator of the Revolution”, and is beautifully restored and furnished. With the upcoming 250th Anniversary the specialty programs and exceptional tours just don’t stop at this amazing site, and it is worth a visit any time of year. Walk the gardens, grounds and house with our excellently trained staff to learn the story of those who lived and worked on this property over the years. We’ll see you where history happened: https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/patrick-henrys-scotchtown/.

History Where It Happened: Visiting Patrick Henry's Scotchtown

We're reopening this weekend for the 2024 season! There's so much to see and do at Scotchtown, including a nature trail, early 17th-century house, reproduction outbuildings and gardens. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your ticket at www.preservationvirginia.org.

It’s the first snow of the year and Scotchtown is especially beautiful in its quiet and solitude.

Come out to Scotchtown and meet the two newest members of our flock! We are open for tours of the manor house Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Our last tours start at 4.

The sun is shining and music fills the air! Come join us today for our Gaskins Virginia Continental Battalion of 1781 Encampment! Tickets sold at the door! 16120 Chiswell Lane Beaverdam VA 23015 804-227-3500

The Hanover Militia Muster of 1775

It’s so enjoyable to hear the whirl and rhythm the wheels make when spinning. Thank you to the Clothos Handspinners of Richmond for coming out and sharing their love of fiber arts with us!