Patrick Henry's Scotchtown

09/07/2026

Join us in September for one of our amazing programs! All special programs offered this month are free for Preservation Virginia members. Do you want to learn more about becoming a Preservation Virginia member? Speak with one of our Scotchtown Staff or visit https://preservationvirginia.org for more information!

See you soon at Scotchtown!

Furnishings Focus Tour - Fridays
Furnishings Focus Tour - Saturdays
Constitution Day Focus Tour - September 20th
A Century of Dance - September 26th
Revolutionary Wives: A Virtual Lecture Program - September 30th

09/02/2026

My name is Gwendolyn, and I study History at William & Mary. I've spent the summer researching Patrick Henry's Scotchtown post-Patrick Henry's ownership with a focus on the site's enslaved population during the 19th century.

This project has given me invaluable research experience as I’ve learned new ways to highlight underrepresented stories. I've loved researching, but my absolute favorite thing about interning with Preservation Virginia has been the various opportunities I've had to explore historical sites and try new things!

08/27/2026

Get your tickets today for our upcoming Placing Patrick Henry: A Special Program offered at 11am and 1pm this coming Saturday!

Patrick Henry is best remembered for his stirring oratory, with his “Liberty or Death” speech being the most famous example. His words have been chronicled for generations but they were never spoken to an empty room. This program focuses on Patrick Henry’s connections with other founding fathers; the relationships he built, correspondence he kept, and projects he contributed to. Join us as we place Patrick Henry in the pantheon of American Revolutionaries.

Tickets for 11am:
https://preservationvirginia.org/event/placing-patrick-henry/2026-08-29/1

Tickets for 1pm:
https://preservationvirginia.org/event/placing-patrick-henry/2026-08-29/2

Patrick Henry is best remembered for his stirring oratory, with his “Liberty or Death” speech being the most famous example. His words have been chronicled

08/26/2026

Back in October 2025 we introduced two beautiful new sheep into our flock. After a public campaign to name them, it was voted that Dolly and Willie would win. Seemed appropriate to remember Dolly and her namesake today.

08/24/2026

Get your tickets today for our upcoming Placing Patrick Henry: A Special Program offered at 11am and 1pm this coming Saturday!

Patrick Henry is best remembered for his stirring oratory, with his “Liberty or Death” speech being the most famous example. His words have been chronicled for generations but they were never spoken to an empty room. This program focuses on Patrick Henry’s connections with other founding fathers; the relationships he built, correspondence he kept, and projects he contributed to. Join us as we place Patrick Henry in the pantheon of American Revolutionaries.

Tickets for 11am:
https://preservationvirginia.org/event/placing-patrick-henry/2026-08-29/1

Tickets for 1pm:
https://preservationvirginia.org/event/placing-patrick-henry/2026-08-29/2

08/14/2026

Join us this Saturday between 1pm and 3pm for the Voices of Freedom Tour and meet Dolley Madison! The house will be open for viewing and we will have other activities onsite. This program is free to the public.

08/11/2026

Scotchtown is proud to participate in the Museums for All program and welcomes qualifying guests with free admission to our site during open hours. For more information, call our museum shop at (804) 227-3500 or visit their website at https://museums4all.org

07/27/2026

Gutting Section 106 regulations would weaken protections for public lands, weaken Tribal consultation requirements, and limit public input on development impacting iconic places.

07/21/2026

Recent rains have helped everything come to life in Scotchtown’s kitchen garden!