Richmond, Va

Contributed by Diana Fakhouri

Despite his role as the first governor of the Commonwealth, Patrick Henry's legacy as a Virginia politician is sometimes overshadowed by his presidential peers Jefferson and Washington. This month, take a ride through Virginia's colonial history on the Road to Revolution and discover the man who led Americans to liberty!

The trail directs history buffs to spots where Henry lived, worked, and fought for the Revolution. The first stop is St. John's Church, recognized in its own right for hosting the Second Virginia Convention in March 1775. At the debate, Henry immortalized himself with his infamous declaration, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" His fiery spirit incensed Americans from Georgia to New Hampshire to take up arms and fight British rule.

Other Road to Revolution sites include Patrick Henry's homes, acquired through birthright and marriage, such as Scotchtown and the tobacco farm Pine Slash. Hampden-Sydney College also played an integral role in Henry's life; Henry was instrumental in the College's founding in 1775 and six of his sons with wife Sarah Shelton studied there.

For more information and to start planning your trek, visit: Road to Revolution Trail

Follow in the footsteps of Patrick Henry with the Road to Revolution Heritage Trail. This recommended itinerary is an educational and historical adventure bringing one of Colonial America's greatest patriots into focus. Wind your way throughout Richmond and the other sites that helped shape Patrick Henry.

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