A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARKWelcome to Historic St. John’s Church
As tensions grew between the colonies and Great Britain in the 1770s, Virginia held a series of meetings to organize its protests against the mother country. In March of 1775, the Second Virginia Convention was held here at what was then called Henrico Parish Church. Patrick Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Peyton Randolph and other prominent Virginians were delegates to the convention. Here, Patrick Henry embodied the spirit of the Revolution on March 23, 1775, with his words,
“Give me liberty…or give me death!”
St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, is one of America's most important historic sites, where - swayed by Patrick Henry’s powerful argument - the delegates made a decision that changed the course of history, lighting the spark of the War for Independence.
$12 General | $9 Ages 7-15
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$15 General | $12 Ages 2-12
OPEN WEEKENDS IN JANUARY
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Visitor Center Hours
Thursday 11:30 AM - 4:00 PMFriday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMSaturday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PMSunday 12:30 PM - 4:00 PMMonday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
804.648.5015
Tickets for daily WALK UP TOURS can be purchased online or in the Visitor Center. Tour Times vary daily.
Please click Tour Times to confirm availability.
We provide programs for schools and other large groups. Please visit our Teacher Page or fill out our Booking Inquiry Form for more information.
The Visitor Center & Gift Shop is located on the back side of the property to the right of the church. There is street parking on all four sides of our block and on neighboring blocks. There is accessible parking available on 24th Street near the drop off zone and elevator.
2401 East Broad Street | Richmond VA
St. John’s is an active church.
For service or wedding related questions, please contact the church at 804.649.7938
What is the difference between a Reenactment and a Tour?
Our Reenactment is a dramatic representation — a play or performance — of the debates of the 2nd Virginia Convention. Actors portray up to 9 delegates including Patrick Henry, Geo. Washington, and Th. Jefferson, following an historical script which culminates in Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech. Our Tour, led by an interpreter inside the church, tells the story of the Convention, the events in Virginia that led up to it, and explains in more detail why the 'Liberty or Death" speech and Virginia was pivotal for the Revolution.
Tours are performed daily when we are open; reenactments are on select dates only. Contact us to book a private tour or reenactment for your school or group.
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Visitor Center and Gift Shop | 2401 East Broad Street | Richmond VA 23223 | 804.648.5015