St. John’s Church, a National Historic Landmark, became famous as a living memorial to American liberty when over 100 Virginia colonial leaders, including Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, and Peyton Randolph met here in March of 1775 to avoid the wrath of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore in Williamsburg. St. John’s Church was the only building in Richmond suitable to hold the delegates.
Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” speech was delivered on 23 March 1775 inside the church. Henry’s timely resolutions passed by a narrow margin and the American Revolution began the following month when shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.
Tours are conducted Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Sunday hours are 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The last tour leaves daily at 3:30pm.
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- Family Friendly
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- $4.00 - $6.00
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Last Updated: 07/20/2011
