After four years at Red Hill, we’re saying farewell to Cody Youngblood, our Director of Historic Preservation and Collections. Cody has been instrumental in preserving Patrick Henry’s artifacts and sharing his remarkable legacy with visitors through his engaging tours and deep

Check out this video for the latest updates from our ongoing archaeology project on the Double Cabin site. Thank you, Shrader Stone, for all your hard work on these foundations! Stay tuned for some metal detecting we plan to do around the perimeter of the site.

🌿 Volunteer Opportunity: Trail Maintenance & Mapping 🌿 We’re looking for passionate individuals and organizations to help maintain and improve the Dixon Trail! This trail is less than a mile long, and our goal is to ensure it’s safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

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Join us for Red Hill’s Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 1:30–4:00 PM! The Patrick Henry Auxiliary invites you to celebrate the season with FREE admission, docent-guided tours of Patrick Henry’s beautifully decorated home and historic buildings, and

Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts This delicate silk bodice belonged to Dorothea Spotswood Henry, daughter of Governor Patrick Henry and the only child born to a non-royal governor in Williamsburg’s Palace. As the oldest textile in the Red Hill collection, it offers a rare

“The first thing I have at heart is American liberty; the second thing is American union.” — Patrick Henry, Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 5, 1788 Today, we honor the men and women who have defended both those who have stood for liberty and unity through their service and

Your guide to 250 years of Virginia history is here! 📜 Grab a VA250 Passport and start exploring iconic sites across the Commonwealth — including us, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill! Enjoy admission discounts at select sites, collect stamps, earn prizes, and celebrate America’s story

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We’re excited to share that the Jessie Ball duPont Fund is once again matching online gifts made to Red Hill! That means your donation will go twice as far in supporting preservation, education, and programs that keep Patrick Henry’s legacy alive. Make your year-end gift today

As the sun set and the candles were lit, Patrick Henry’s children might gather around the table for a friendly game of cards. Simple moments like these remind us that life at Red Hill was filled not only with great ideas of liberty, but also with laughter, family, and the quiet

November 17, 1784: #Virginian Patrick Henry was elected to a fourth one-year term as governor of #Virginia. encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/henry-…

#OnThisDay in 1783, Patrick Henry penned a letter to his wife’s aunt, Mary Dandridge Campbell, notifying her of her husband’s passing in Jamaica and offering legal counsel on her estate. 📷: Red Hill Collections

Red Hill on the Road! Did you know our team can come speak to your students? From Patrick Henry and the fight for liberty to archaeology, museum careers, and so much more—we love bringing history to life and sharing all things Red Hill. Give us a call at 434-376-2044 or email

This hand-colored photographic portrait features James Davis Hagood (1889–1972), Virginia physician, longtime state senator, and dedicated supporter of Patrick Henry’s legacy. Hagood practiced medicine in Halifax County, served as a county health officer, and went on to

Here’s a glimpse of an 18th-century meal! As we gather to give thanks, we hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving filled with good food, warm company, and gratitude for the simple things, just as families did centuries ago. 🦃🍂 This beautiful spread was prepared by our wonderful

A look back at our award-winning Osage Orange tree during a 2010 snowfall. ❄️ We are excited for the snow to arrive!

#ThrowbackThursday… A little Thursday wisdom from Patrick Henry at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. On July 9, 1788, in a debate with Edmund Randolph, Patrick Henry spoke out against what he viewed as Congress’s proposed “unlimited power” over taxation and raising an army.

Due to snowy conditions, we are closed today. ❄️ Stay safe and warm!

Bring your VA250 Passport to Red Hill and get your stamp! ✨ The Virginia 250 Passport lets you document your travels, unlock special offers, and compete for exciting prizes. Learn more about the Passport Program here: virginiahistory.org/virginia-250-p…