Come join Scotchtown staff on July 11th from 10am-4pm to learn about some of the sweet treats enjoyed in the colonial time period. In addition we will be discussing foodways in the 1700s, exploring the kitchen garden, and cooking multiple dishes throughout the day using 18th century recipes. Guests can take home a recipe or […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
While it may feel at times as though our day to day lives never change, they were completely different for those of Colonial Virginia. Discover what daily life was like for the Henry family and the enslaved who lived and worked at Scotchtown on this special focus tour. This tour will run on specific Friday […]
Join Scotchtown staff for a hands-on textile program where you will learn the basics of hand quilting. Make a simple 4 patch coaster to take home or try your hand at a more challenging pattern! Supplies for one coaster or mug rug are included! Regular admission costs apply, Preservation Virginia Members are free! Click here […]
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Families are invited to visit Scotchtown for a special day of tours and hands-on programming! We are the residence of Patrick Henry from 1771-1778 where he conceived his famous “Liberty or Death” speech which he delivered at St. John’s Church in March 1775.
Happy Father's Day! Join our interpreters as they share recollections and stories about Patrick Henry from his children and grandchildren. --- This focus tour is included with regular admission pricing, admission is free for Preservation Virginia Members. Follow the link below to purchase your tickets on June 21st at any time from 11am-4pm!
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Scotchtown staff will be discussing foodways in the 1700s including exploring the kitchen garden and cooking multiple dishes throughout the day using 18th century recipes. The foods exhibited in this program will focus the influences of African culture and plants which became popular in the colonies. Join Scotchtown staff as they take a deeper look […]
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Throughout the month of June, join our historic interpreters for a 45 minute long focus tour centered around the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Scotchtown during the Henry family’s residence. Learn more about who they were, the lives they lived, and what their daily experiences may have been like. This tour will be offered at 10 a.m. every Friday and Saturday of the month.
Head to Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown and experience life in an 18th century American Revolution encampment! This program is included with a general admission ticket. Free for Preservation Virginia Members!
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Come see the beautiful tea caddy depicted while learning about motherhood and women’s history at Scotchtown, including the ways in which Patrick Henry’s mother and her religious convictions may have influenced his famous oratorical skills. This tour is included with your regular admission, and as always, Preservation Virginia members are free!
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Have you ever wanted to wander through Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown appreciating the architecture of this 300-year-old house? Have you longed to see parts of the house not usually open to the public? To celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, you can explore Scotchtown from the attic to the cellar with one of our historic interpreters during the 10 a.m. tour on Fridays and Saturdays.
Be one of the first people to join author and local social studies teacher Joseph Gorman as he presents the newly published book “African Americans of Hanover County, Virginia”. As part of the established and widely regarded History Press series, this book “celebrates the rich history and proud heritage of Hanover County African Americans”. Tickets are limited, get yours today!
Save the date to join us on April 11, 2026 as we celebrate spring, shearing of the sheep, and fiber production at Scotchtown’s 5th Annual Fiber Festival! Bring your family and join us as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep, and fiber production at Scotchtown on Saturday April 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
The Hanover County Master Gardeners will be on site to take your questions as they work in the Scotchtown gardens. If you are a gardener, historian or just a nature enthusiast, you are bound to enjoy this program as we share information about composting, what we are growing, and the historical significance of the plants in our various gardens.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
In recognition of Women’s History Month, join Scotchtown’s historic interpreters for an hour-long focus tour that celebrates the diverse women in the Henry household, including mothers, sisters, daughters, and free and enslaved women.
Join the 7th Virginia Regiment as they reenact Patrick Henry’s appointment to the 1st Virginia Regiment prior to his departure to take command in Williamsburg! Witness the festivities on Saturday, September 13th 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 […]
Join the Hanover County Master Gardeners at Scotchtown on Friday September 5th from 10am-4pm! The Master Gardners will be on site to answer your questions as they work in the Scotchtown gardens. If you are a gardener, historian or just a nature enthusiast, you are bound to enjoy this program as we share information about […]