St. John's Church St. John’s Church, a National Historic
Landmark, became famous as a living memorial to American liberty
when over 100 Virginia colonial leaders, including Patrick
Henry, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee,
and Peyton Randolph met here in March of 1775 to avoid the wrath
of Royal Governor Lord Dunmore in Williamsburg. St. John’s
Church was the only building in Richmond suitable to hold the
delegates. Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me Liberty or Give me
Death” speech was delivered on 23 March 1775 inside the church.
Henry’s timely resolutions passed by a narrow margin and the
American Revolution began the following month when shots were
fired at Lexington and Concord. Tours are conducted Monday -
Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Sunday hours are 1:00pm - 4:00pm. The
last tour leaves daily at 3:30pm.