Upcoming Events at Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
Sat Oct 2, 10:00 AM - Sat Oct 2, 3:00 PM
Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Community: Church Hill
Description
Hanover County and Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown are partnering to host a 300th Anniversary Commemoration and Fall Festival.
Event Details
Enjoy live music, food trucks, a petting zoo, a selection of beverage options and continuous Scotchtown tours. Michael Twitty, noted historian and author of the James Beard award winning book The Cooking Gene, will demonstrate hearth cooking and speak about Afro-Atlantic culinary history. Historian and storyteller Valerie Davis will be on hand to discuss the African American experience.
Also in attendance: the Library of Virginia with information about genealogy, The Mariners Museum presenting Maritime African Kingdoms, and the Hanover Master Gardeners will have stations throughout the festival.
Join living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell, infantry and mounted dragoons of the Continental Army, and traditional artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their wares.Proceeds from the event benefit Scotchtown’s “Raise the Roof” campaign to replace the building’s roof and protect the collections and programs within.
We are committed to hosting a safe event for everyone. COVID-19 protocols will follow local health guidelines and the CDC, and we continue to monitor the situation. For more information about COVID-19 protocols and recommendations, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for the Fall Festival.
Event is rain or shine. No refunds unless event is canceled by Preservation Virginia.
Also in attendance: the Library of Virginia with information about genealogy, The Mariners Museum presenting Maritime African Kingdoms, and the Hanover Master Gardeners will have stations throughout the festival.
Join living history interpreters portraying Patrick Henry, Sarah Henry and Charles Chiswell, infantry and mounted dragoons of the Continental Army, and traditional artisans demonstrating their trades and selling their wares.Proceeds from the event benefit Scotchtown’s “Raise the Roof” campaign to replace the building’s roof and protect the collections and programs within.
We are committed to hosting a safe event for everyone. COVID-19 protocols will follow local health guidelines and the CDC, and we continue to monitor the situation. For more information about COVID-19 protocols and recommendations, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for the Fall Festival.
Event is rain or shine. No refunds unless event is canceled by Preservation Virginia.
