Public Reenactments
of the Second Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775
Go Back in Time.
Since 1976, St. John’s Church Foundation has presented historical reenactments of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775 at its original location. Professional actors portray nine delegates — including Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington — who engage in the arguments of the Second Virginia Convention, leading to Patrick Henry’s immortal words "Give me liberty or give me death!"
Public Reenactments are a ticketed event that all may attend. (We call them ‘public reenactments’ because we do hundreds of ‘private reenactments’ each year for schools, businesses and any number of civic or other paying groups.) Starting Memorial Day weekend, there is a public reenactment EVERY SUNDAY at 1:30 PM all the way through Labor Day. There are public reenactments on other special days throughout the year: in February on or near Presidents Day, in March for our Anniversary (March 23, 1775), in April for Patriots Day (on or near April 19, the day the first shots of the Revolution were fired in 1775), and in November on or near Veterans Day. Of course, one of our most attended reenactments is Independence Day on July 4.
If you plan to be in Richmond this year, make sure to take advantage of this spectacular event, a Richmond tradition for almost 50 years.
Public Reenactment Tickets
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30 Minutes Before Show Time Doors Open. Seating is first-come, first-served
1:30 PM Introductions begin, followed by bell ringing and a call to order for the delegates
There is no entry once the bell rings.
2:20 PM Performance is over and the delegates meet the people in the yard
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Masks are not required but are suggested.
There is no food, drink, gum, candy, strollers, backpacks or firearms permitted inside the church.
Bags larger than 16 x 16 x 8 are prohibited inside the church. Any and all bags are subject to inspection. Please leave backpacks and bags inside your vehicle as we have no place to store them.
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Historic St. John's Church welcomes all visitors. We are fully wheelchair accessible. We offer accessible parking on 24th street, directly in front of the elevator, which leads to the church grounds.
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THE SHOW IS RECOMMENDED FOR AGES SIX (6) AND UP
We ask that parents escort restless or noisy children outside so that the audience is not disturbed. Your cooperation is appreciated! Please understand that we will ask you to leave if the disturbance persists.
CHILDREN UNDER TWO (2) DO NOT REQUIRE A TICKET
One child over 14 days old and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may sit on lap of ticketed adult. Strollers are not allowed inside the church.