Henry Takes Command – 7th Virginia Regiment Reenactment

Join the 7th Virginia Regiment as they reenact PH’s appointment to the 1st Virginia Regiment prior to his departure to take command in Williamsburg! Witness the festivities on Saturday, September 19th from 10am-4pm.

It is September 1775 and Virginia’s counties in accordance with the 3rd Virginia Convention’s instructions are recruiting to raise two regiments of regular troops. In Hanover at Scotchtown, men are gathering and drilling in preparation to march on Williamsburg. The 1st Virginia Regiment will be under the command of Colonel Patrick Henry while Colonel William Woodford will command the 2nd Virginia Regiment. Visit Scotchtown to be a part of this historic event!

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Regular admission costs apply. Click the link below and choose an available time slot from 10am – 4pm on September 13th to participate in this special program.

Preservation Virginia members tickets are FREE! Members can call 804-227-3500 or email c2NvdGNodG93biB8IHByZXNlcnZhdGlvbnZpcmdpbmlhICEgb3Jn to secure your spot!

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• This Saturday, 19th July, 10:00 am, Summer Saturday Series: Paper Quilling Art Workshop in Beaverdam
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• Next month, 9th August, 10:00 am, Summer Saturday Series: Hearth Cooking Demonstration – Vegetables and Herbs in Beaverdam