I visited St. John’s Episcopal Church in October 2023. I went first to the Visitor Center. For $5, I was able to go inside the church. A Docent pointed out where Patrick Henry stood to give his famous “Give me Liberty or give me Death” speech in 1775. The Docent also explained the history of the church. It was a very worthwhile place to visit.

Our visit to St John's Church was a very knowledgeable experience. Parking on the street was free. Many of the headstones on the grounds were hard to read but they have a program in place and are doing their best to preserve the remaining headstones. There was a person repairing headstones while we were there. The church was beautiful, and it was fascinating knowing that you were sitting in the same pews that Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Col. George Washington and many others sat. Our tour guide, Betty, did an amazing job and was very knowledgeable as to the history of not only the church but also the life of the people of Richmond and the town itself. A must see when visiting Richmond.

We enjoyed our visit to St. John’s Episcopal church. We did a tour which was interesting and informative. Shawanna was not only knowledgeable on history of the church and revolutionary history, but she was a fabulous orator. She set the stage with the events leading up to Patrick Henry’s famous speech. We enjoyed listening to her speak, and she did a great job at engaging with the tour group. The church itself is beautiful with some very old stained glass and original wooden doors (so neat)! Thanks for a fun learning experience!