Henry Takes Command with the 7th Virginia Regiment - A 250th Signature Program

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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This special event is included in a $5 grounds ticket. Click the link below and choose an available time slot from 10am – 4pm on September 13th to participate in this special program.

To book a manor house tour with your visit, please visit the ticketing link below to choose a convenient time.

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

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• Next Saturday, 9th August, 10:00 am, Summer Saturday Series: Hearth Cooking Demonstration – Vegetables and Herbs in Beaverdam
• Next month, 16th August, 01:00 pm, Road to Recovery: An Examination of 18th Century Medicine in Beaverdam
• Next month, 23rd August, 10:00 am, Summer Saturday Series: Colonial Candle Dipping in Beaverdam