Join the Curator of Collections and special guest Samantha Dorsey, 18th century textile expert, for a behind the scenes look at the newly interpreted bedchambers at Scotchtown and the research that went into the design, materials and furnishings for them. *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a local dining […]
Spend an evening at Scotchtown and experience the true terror of the early Gothic literary movement as you meet the authors of some of the most chilling and haunting stories and novels of the 18th and 19th centuries. Guest interpreters will be portraying authors including Edgar Allan Poe, Washington Irving, Mary Shelley, and many more! […]
Happy Father’s Day! Join Scotchtown’s interpreters as they share their favorite stories about Patrick Henry, a father of 17! *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a local dining option while in town for Father’s Day Tours At Scotchtown? Be sure and make reservations at The Henry Clay Inn for […]
Come visit Family Day at Scotchtown for a special day of tours and hands-on programming on May 21st from 10am-2pm! Scotchtown was the plantation residence of Patrick Henry from 1771-1778 where he conceived his famous “Liberty or Death” speech that was delivered at St. John’s Church in March 1775. Children are invited to the site […]
On May 11th during the Mother’s Day Focus Tour, come see this beautiful piece 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. *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a […]
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 a historic interpreter. *** For […]
Bring your family and join Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown as they celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep and fiber production in Scotchtown. *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a local dining option while in town for Scotchtown Annual Fiber Festival? Be sure and make reservations at The Henry Clay […]
Join Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown’s annual Fall Festival featuring live music, artisan vendors, food, children’s activities, alpacas, and historic tours. *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a local dining option while in town for Scotchtown's Annual Fall Festival? Be sure and make reservations at The Henry Clay Inn for brunch […]
During this program, you will learn the basic techniques of quilling and create your own small, quilled card to take home. *** For more information on this event click here. *** Looking for a local dining option while in town for Scotchtown Summer Saturday Series: Paper Quilling? Be sure and make reservations at The Henry […]
This is an event hosted by Patrick Henry's Scotchtown. Bring your family and join in as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep and fiber production at Scotchtown! Sheep shearer Dave from Delly’s Delights Farms will be here answering all your questions about their sheep, the process of shearing, and the important role of […]
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