The Scotchtown is one of the most significant historic homes associated with Patrick Henry, offering a valuable glimpse into the private life of one of America’s most influential voices for liberty. Located in Hanover County, Virginia, Scotchtown served as Henry’s residence from 1771 to 1778, a crucial period that included the opening years of the American Revolution. Originally built around Read more...
The Hanover County Courthouse occupies an important place in American history as the setting for one of the earliest and most influential public stands taken by Patrick Henry. Long before his famous speech at St. John’s Church, Henry rose to prominence within this courthouse, where his bold defense of colonial rights helped lay the groundwork for the spirit of resistance Read more...
Samuel Davies was born in Delaware, trained in Pennsylvania, and at 23 years of age, a missionary to Virginia. He was a “New Light” Presbyterian (like George Whitfield) that taught salvation by grace alone, thru a personal conversion that resulted in a Romans 12:2 transformation. He arrived in Hanover County, Virginia, and took Samuel Morris’ reading houses (such as we Read more...
