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Section 20, Lot 120 Author of Wonderful Grace of Jesus: 1. Wonderful grace of Jesus, Greater than all my sin; How shall my tongue describe it, Where shall its praise begin? Taking away my burden, Setting my spirit free; For the wonderful grace of Jesus reaches me. Refrain: Wonderful the matchless grace of Jesus, Deeper than the Read more...
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Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was a prominent American engineer, educator, and Christian author best known for his role in developing and popularizing modern young-earth creationism. Often referred to as the “father of modern creation science,” Morris combined his technical training with a strong commitment to biblical authority, shaping a movement that would influence religious thought and education across the United Read more...
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Francis Asbury (1745–1816) was one of the most influential religious leaders in early American history and a central figure in the rise of Methodism in the United States. As a tireless circuit rider, organizer, and bishop, Asbury helped transform a small movement into one of the largest Protestant denominations in the young nation. Born in Staffordshire, England, Asbury was raised Read more...
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The Prophet Daniel (Image Credit: (13) Facebook. www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1088959693232777&id=100063562690733&set=a.720653793396704.) As a good patriotic American, you will come to Washington D. C. several times. On your first visit, you will want to see the Capitol, wander thru the Supreme Court, sample a couple of the Smithsonians on the National Mall, gaze up to the Washington Monument, see the fortified Lincoln Memorial, contemplate Read more...
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The Billy Sunday Fairfield Revival 1907 was one of the early large-scale evangelistic meetings led by Billy Sunday, marking a turning point in his rise as a nationally known revivalist. Held in Fairfield, Iowa, in 1907, the campaign demonstrated both his distinctive preaching style and the growing influence of mass evangelism in early twentieth-century America. By 1907, Billy Sunday had Read more...
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Eleazar Clay was an early Baptist minister associated with Chesterfield County, Virginia, whose life and work reflect the formative years of Baptist growth in the American South. Though surviving records about him are limited, his ministry belongs to the generation of earnest preachers who helped establish Baptist churches, defend religious liberty, and shape the character of evangelical Christianity in the Read more...
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The Chesterfield County Museum, at 6813 Mimms Loop, is a replica of the 1749 courthouse where magistrates, during 1770-74, sentenced seven Baptist preachers to jail for preaching Christ without state-church approval. Where the jail once stood, there now stands the Religious Freedom Monument, a grantie memorial with a bronze tablet inscribed to the memory of those Baptist preachers. See the section, “Virginia Read more...
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John Weatherford (c. 1740–1833), often remembered as Elder John Weatherford, was part of the generation of early Baptist ministers who helped establish and spread Baptist principles in the American South during the late colonial and early national periods. Though not as widely documented as some of his contemporaries, his long life and ministry reflect the steady, grassroots expansion of Baptist Read more...
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The Virginia Baptist Historical Society maintains one of the most valuable collections of Baptist history in the American South through the Virginia Baptist Historical Library. Located on the campus of the University of Richmond, the library serves as a center for preserving, studying, and sharing the rich heritage of Baptists in Virginia and beyond. The origins of the library are Read more...
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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...
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The Hanover Tavern is one of Virginia’s most storied colonial landmarks, closely associated with the early life and career of Patrick Henry. Situated just a short distance from the historic Hanover County Courthouse, the tavern played an important role in the civic and social life of eighteenth-century Virginia and served as a formative setting for one of America’s most celebrated Read more...
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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...
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Only archaeological remnants of Studley survive today, but in the 18th century this was the site of an impressive two-story brick house. Studley was built by John Syme in the 1720s for his wife Sarah Winston. After his death, she married John Henry. The couple’s nine children were born at the house, including their son, Patrick Henry, who was born Read more...
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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...
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The St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, holds a distinguished place in American history as the site of one of the most famous speeches in the struggle for independence. It was within this modest colonial church that Patrick Henry delivered his stirring call for resistance to British rule, forever linking the building to the birth of American liberty. St. John’s Read more...
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The Bruton Parish Church is one of the most historically significant churches in the United States, serving as a living link between colonial Virginia, the American Revolution, and modern American heritage. Founded in the late seventeenth century, it has stood at the center of civic, political, and religious life in Williamsburg for more than three centuries. The parish was established Read more...
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George Whitefield, the renowned eighteenth-century preacher and leading figure of the First Great Awakening, was known not only for his powerful sermons but also for his willingness to confront what he believed were moral and spiritual dangers in everyday life. Among the many stories that circulated about his ministry is the account of his interrupting—or “breaking up”—a public dance, an Read more...
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George Whitefield (1714–1770) was one of the most influential preachers of the eighteenth century and a central figure in the transatlantic revival known as the First Great Awakening. His powerful oratory, tireless travels, and deep concern for the spiritual condition of ordinary people helped reshape Protestant Christianity in both Britain and the American colonies. Whitefield was born in Gloucester, England, Read more...
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The Cheshire Mammoth Cheese stands as one of the most unusual and memorable episodes in early American history, symbolizing both political support and the principle of religious liberty. Created in the small town of Cheshire, Massachusetts, this enormous wheel of cheese became a national sensation and a powerful expression of goodwill toward President Thomas Jefferson. The story begins in 1801, Read more...
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John Leland (1754–1841) was one of the most influential Baptist preachers and advocates for religious liberty in early American history. Known for his plainspoken preaching, independent spirit, and unwavering defense of freedom of conscience, Leland helped shape the emerging nation’s understanding of the proper relationship between church and state. Leland was born in Grafton, Massachusetts, and raised in a Congregationalist Read more...