SCOTCHTOWN - home of Patrick Henry (Hanover County, VA)

Home of Founding Father Patrick Henry from 1771 - 1778. From here he rode to St John's Church in Richmond to attend the 2nd Virginia Convention where he give his famous "Give me Liberty, or give me Death" speech.
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[@bmorton50]

Another great job Chris!! Scotchtown looks so peaceful and well preserved. Sad story concerning his first wife and not even being able to identify her grave. RIP!!

[@sheilagibson982]

Thank you for this, (I grew up in Virginia so seeing these places is wonderful).

[@jefflawrentz1624]

I’ve always wanted to visit Scotchtown. I have been to Red Hill. I think the blocks you showed us at about 17:12 were the mounting blocks for carriages to pull up so ladies could step down easier. Great drone footage too! Many thanks , Chris.

[@sulujo65]

I am so glad you went! Lovely house!

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

I’d heard of Scotchtown but didn’t know much about it. The house looks like a 1920’s school building. Nice drone footage! VA is green during the warmer months

[@annmcgehee1728]

Thanks so much, drone footage was excellent!
It’s definitely country out that way, but very nice- he also lived for a while in Louisa at Roundabout, but the house is no longer standing 😢

[@nativevirginian8344]

You know how to pronounce Chiswell. I am impressed! My father still speaks like this, certain names and words are kind of abbreviated. A Virginia way of speaking that has nearly disappeared.

[@emih9070]

Such an interesting video as always. Thanks!

[@danettetaylor7408]

Thanks! Your videos are always so informative!

[@em1ownerify]

I live right down the street. I still have yet to go inside.

[@jko9481]

Great video! Red Hill is a great place to visit too. PH did like to live in remote places.

[@nicholahenry539]

Thank you for sharing I wander if Patrick Henry could be a relative of mine there was Henry’s that went over to American from Ireland

[@nativevirginian8344]

I used to live 30 minutes from there, beautiful house and grounds. Wish I could get to Red Hill one day too. I think Henry knew better than anybody why we should not have a too powerful, centralized government. He was right! Yes, his wife became mentally unstable & had to be restrained, heartbreaking story.

[@marisafernandez3397]

That poor woman! Probably suffered from depression

[@sheilagibson982]

You know your architectural and furniture styles.

[@Aztec73]

🇺🇲 🙂