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Annual Fourth of July Celebration at Red Hill

July 4th, 2016 was an unspoiled day; even the threat of rain could not dampen the spirit of celebration here at Red Hill. The rain and storm-free skies combined with pleasant temperatures made for the perfect day to celebrate America’s birth. Visitors came from all over this great nation, many of whom had never been to Red Hill before. Everyone was able (continued on page 2)

Patrick Henry Digital In This Issue... Library is Live Red Hill Collection We are pleased to an- titles that Henry was known Page 3 nounce the official launch of to have owned at one time in The Patrick Henry Digital his life. The third part is books What Would Library (PHDL). Supported by about Patrick Henry. Here you Henry Say? a generous grant from the Jes- will find fully searchable digi- Page 4 sie Ball duPont Fund awarded tized books devoted to Patrick to the Patrick Henry National Henry’s life and his writings. Patrick Daily Essay Memorial Foundation in 2015, In many cases there is overlap Page 6 the PHDL is composed of between this collection and the four parts. The first part is the Patrick Henry Digital Library. Original Oratory Patrick Henry Digital Edition, The fourth and final part is Page 9 which is the first comprehen- Museum Collections, which sive scholarly edition of the presents objects from Patrick Faces of Red Hill known writings of Patrick Henry and his family that are Page 11 Henry. This includes all of now owned by the Patrick his incoming and outgoing Henry Memorial Foundation. correspondence. The second The overall objective of the part is Patrick Henry’s Library, Patrick Henry Digital Library which is a collection of book is to (continued on page 5)

Summer 2016 — Published By the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation — Brookneal, VA 24528 2 Fourth of July (Cont’d.) (Continued from page 1)

to enjoy the grounds, Visitor Center, and cued chicken, hotdogs, hamburgers, and museum. Docents were on hand to share funnel cakes and kettle corn. Children were information about the history of the estate, running across the lawns playing colonial along with living history demonstrations games--you can see a picture of the hoop that gave insight into 18th Century living. and stick game below--as well as traditional Outdoors, where guests sat on blankets and rounds of tag, soccer, and frisbee. All of this camp chairs scattered across the green lawn, was done with festively painted faces, thanks the air was filled with music from the band, to the face painting booth where volunteers Laurel Junction, and the aromas of barbe- adorned anyone who visited with flags, butterflies, rainbows, and more. Face painting booth. At 7:00pm, everyone stood with their hands over their hearts to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moving rendition of the National Anthem sung by Brittany Bowman. Then Patrick Henry Jolly, in character as his fifth great-grandfather Patrick Henry, delivered the “Give me lib- erty or give me death” speech in its entirety, after which the crowd erupted in applause and cheers. Patrick greeted visitors, signed books and programs, and took many photos with young and old fans alike, eager to meet and shake hands with Mr. Henry. Later when the sun was down, “Patrick Dancing to the band! Henry” read the Declaration of Indepen- dence by candlelight, reminding everyone those familiar words, “when in the course in attendance of the ideals our Founding of human events, it becomes necessary for A fun day for a family outing...food, Fathers had set into writing some two one people to dissolve the politcal bands fireworks, and fun. hundred and forty years ago, beginning with (continued page 5) 3 From the Red Hill Collection

Dorothea Spotswood Henry Bodice This empire-style bodice of printed woman. The fabric of the bodice has rial is yellowed with age and has some silk was a piece of outerwear worn a cream background with blue stripes staining. The sleeve material is much by Dorothea Spotswood Henry. She and flowers in rose and green. There is cleaner and shows less wear, imply- was the first of eleven children born a small brass hook and eye closure in ing that the sleeves were added to the to Patrick Henry and his second wife, the back and has fine cord trimming bodice much later. Dorothea Dandridge Henry, as well as the neckline. The cap sleeves are made This piece was donated as a gift to the last child born in the Governor’s of silk with purple, orange, and yellow the Patrick Henry Memorial Founda- Palace in Williamsburg. flowers with blue fringed scallops. The tion by Margo Pettway. Mrs. Pettway With a 24-inch waist and 4-inch original part of the bodice dates to the discovered this bodice in her attic in armholes, it is believed that this bodice 1790s, though the sleeves date closer to Columbus, Missouri with a note was worn by Dorothea as a young the 1820s or 1830s. The bodice mate- attached (continued page 4)

...set into writing some two hundred and forty years ago... 4 From the Collection (Cont’d.) (Continued from page 3) connecting the item to Dorothea Dorothea Spotswood Henry. Upon tion. Dorothea’s bodice is currently on Spotswood Henry. Mrs. Pettway’s late discovering this piece after her hus- display in the Eugene B. Casey Orien- husband Richard was the son of Vir- band’s death, Mrs. Pettway donated tation Room in the Visitoror CenterCen at ginia Randolph Harper Pettway, who the bodice in January of 2004 to the Patrick Henry’s Red Hill. was the great-great-granddaughter of Patrick Henry Memorial Founda-

What Would Henry Say? about political parties? By Mark Couvillon

uring Patrick Henry’s time of the Anti-Federalists in . in the legislature, first in the Yet, these factions were not true par- DHouse of Burgesses and later ties and disappeared once the Consti- as a member of the Virginia House tution was ratified. With the forma- of Delegates, political parties did not tion of the new government, Patrick exist. Geography and ideology occa- Henry wrote that One of the most misunder- sionally influenced how one voted on he had “bid adieu to the distinction stood parts of Patrick Henry’s biog- certain issues, but the idea of belong- of federal and anti-federal.” Early in raphy is the belief that he became a ing to a specific organization that Washington’s first administration as Federalist before his death. In truth, selected candidates, mobilized voters, president, two new factions formed: Henry had fundamental problems and monitored the opposing party in the Federalists, who supported na- with the Hamiltonian Party, though power came with the adoption of the tionalism and a strong federal system he did believe the actions of the Jeffer- U.S. Constitution. of governance, and the Democratic sonian Republicans with their attach- The first two political factions Republicans, who pushed for states’ ment to France and to appear were the Federalists, who rights and the primacy of yeoman their passage of the explosive Virginia supported the ratification of the U.S. farmers. These two parties, headed Kentucky Resolutions, were of greater Constitution, and the Anti-Federalists by and Thomas threat to the happiness and welfare who opposed ratification. Patrick Jefferson, gave birth to our two-party of the Country. Though Henry was Henry was the acknowledged leader system of government we have today. courted vigorously by both parties, he (continued on page 10)

“What Would Henry Say?” is a series that presents how Patrick Henry actually addressed a question of his day, so that the reader can consider how Henry’s principles might inform today’s debates. 5 Fourth of July (Cont’d.) (Continued from page 2) which have connected them with another...” sacred Honor.” ful end to an evening of fun and festivities, and ending with the promise of the sign- Finally, this solemn moment of marking the thirty-ninth year of celebrating ers, which would carry them through the rememberance was capped off with a spec- Independence Day at Red Hill. We hope to Revolution, that “we mutually pledge to tacular, thirty-minute fireworks show. The see everyoneyone jojoin us again next year for the each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our display awed everyone, and was a wonder- fortieth!

Henry was courted vigorously by both parties...

Documents Compass (Cont’d.) (Continued from page 1) connect related objects across these writings, quotes, and biographies will explanatory notes that accompany the four collections in order to provide make a major impact on the study transcript. users a more comprehensive look at of Henry. Using innovative tools and The collection called “Patrick what Patrick Henry wrote, read, and publication methods, the work of Henry’s Library,” consists of the 185 used in his daily life, and the works building the PHDL has been under- book titles known to be owned by written about him since his death in taken by Documents Compass, a digi- Henry during his lifetime, based on 1799. tal program at the Virginia Founda- an estate inventory compiled after This ambitious project provides tion for the Humanities. Documents 1799. Users can search through this totally free access to a wealth of con- Compass has extensive experience virtual library on a wide range of top- tent including the first fully compre- with documentary editing and they ics, from law to fiction (Henry owned hensive edition of Henry’s writings, have digitized thousands of historical Robinson Crusoe and Don Quixote as to all known items in his personal documents for web publication over well as numerous works on English library, to his personal belongings the past eight years. law). This information is drawn from held at Red Hill, and it is supple- Already, the project has identified Kevin Hayes’ book, Mind of a Patriot, mented with important publications more than 1,000 Henry documents and it reveals how widely read Henry such as ’s three- that are represented on the site. The was. This book is available for pur- volume biography of his grandfather. scholarly work required to annotate chase in Red Hill’s museum gift shop. Built on a versatile and easily navi- and make sense of these documents Finally, visitors to the PHDL will gable platform known as Islandora, will begin in earnest once funding is find a collection of everyday objects people are able to do powerful faceted obtained. If you are interested in this of life in 18th century Virginia called searches for information about Henry, particular effort to bring greater ac- “Museum Collections.” Contained his career, family, and contemporaries cess to Patrick Henry-related scholar- within “Artifacts,” is an ivory let- here: www.patrickhenrylibrary.org. ship, please contact us at info@redhill. ter opener said to have been held by Whereas many of the leading org to learn how you can support Patrick Henry when he delivered his Founding Fathers have had substan- moving this amazing project forward. “Give me Liberty or Give me Death” tial documentary editing projects Meanwhile, users can get a pre- speech in March 1775. As more docu- devoted to preserving and promoting view of what’s to come in a small col- ments and objects are added to the their legacy and contributions to the lection called “Red Hill Documents,” site, more connectionsctions will be made creation of the independent United showcasing the documents owned by between the two. States, Patrick Henry’s importance has Red Hill. Users can view the original long been neglected. Having an online manuscript alongside a transcription resource such as the Patrick Henry so they can read the full text. This Digital Library containing Henry’s is made more understandable with 6 Patrick Henry and the U.S. Presidency By Patrick Daily

On February 4, 1789 the grateful to Henry for procuring arms standing in 1795, their friendship Electoral College (sixty-nine mem- and soldiers from Virginia to the rekindled. Lee did not know Patrick bers of Congress) voted unani- , desperately trying Henry well enough, however. With mously to elect George Washington to hang on in New Jersey and Penn- Washington’s blessings Henry was first President of the United States. sylvania. Even more, Washington offered appointments to some of the Runner-up in votes, was never forgot Patrick Henry’s role in highest positions in the U.S. Gov- elected Vice President. On Decem- exposing a plot to overthrow him as ernment, all of which were turned ber 5, 1792 Washington and Adams Commander-in-Chief. As President, down. Party leaders on both sides were re-elected President and Vice Washington steered a delicate foreign were furious with their inability to President respectively. On March 4, policy of neutrality toward England entice Henry to one side or the other. 1797, Washington stepped down as and France. When actions were taken It would have been a major “catch” President, declining to be considered Washington was perceived as pro- of national importance. They never again. Federalist, regardless of his goal to seemed to understand that he was Commander of the Conti- avoid another war. With the pro-union and pro-liberty, one who nental Army, former chairman of French Revolution and Lafayette detested political parties. the , perhaps imprisoned, France and its navy could During 1796, Patrick Henry’s the most popular man in America, not be counted on should an English political popularity soared. His name and a man of high moral character, invasion occur. A 1794 treaty with had become a focus of conversation in Washington was the ideal person for England was designed to avoid all public and private circles. President the job. After months of appearing that…and for a time it did. Washington’s solicitations, coming on to dodge, and even reject the idea of Henry was dismayed as his the heels of Henry’s landmark Brit- assuming the presidency, Washington fellow patriot was attacked in the ish Debt Case effort, were common reluctantly accepted Congress’ deci- press. His unwavering support of knowledge among the general citi- sion. President Washington and his policy zenry of the nation. Henry continued Washington was concerned of neutrality led many Democratic- to champion the views of a mass of that becoming president would place Republicans to erroneously believe followers nationwide. Many were him squarely in the middle of a rag- he, too, had taken a political stand in prepared to support Patrick Henry as ing legislative debate regarding the favor of the . Federal- successor to George Washington. character of the new government, a ist Alexander Hamilton was the lead- The story of Patrick Henry as conflict that persisted to the end of his ing craftsman of a proposed treaty the possible second President of the second term in 1797. Besides his age, with England to settle occupation of United States is among the most little Washington dreaded presiding over a Western forts, British debts, and other known yet intriguing footnotes in fragile young nation that already ap- matters, and Federalist was history. One wonders what peared to be dividing along partisan appointed to lead that commission. direction the United States would lines. With the rise of party politics, Then Democratic-Republican James have taken with the great at the in particular actions by the Federalist Monroe was appointed ambassador to helm at such an important time. Party and the Democratic-Republican France. Patrick Henry immediately To the Democratic-Republi- Party, came the ascendancy of parti- saw partisan politics at work. In the cans, Washington’s decision to retire san newspapers and verbal personal midst of all this came a perceived rift from the Presidency made Thomas attacks on leaders. No matter what in their friendship, caused by neither Jefferson’s candidacy a certainty. To was done, most leaders would be Henry nor Washington. Instead, it the Federalists under Alexander criticized, vilified, or even slandered. was fueled by gossip and innuendo Hamilton’s leadership, the decision Patrick Henry had a special from people hoping Henry would was upsetting. Who would be their relationship with George Washing- align with the Democratic-Republi- candidate? Not Hamilton. He was ton that stretched back to his years can Party. When Virginia Governor generally disliked among the masses. as War from Henry Lee, who knew both men, Not John Jay. The infamous treaty 1776-79. General Washington was interceded to resolve the misunder- he concluded was too controversial. 7 Patrick Henry and the U.S. Presidency (Cont’d.)

John Adams was too independent to shall) totally unwilling to engage the Commander in Chief most abusively suit Federalist leaders. contest, I can stop where prudence may treated. Nor are his long & great Alexander Hamilton and his direct. I trust it will not then be too services remembered as any apology influential friend Rufus King of New late to bring forward to public view Mr. for his mistakes in an office to which York decided in April 1796 to offer H. or any other gentlemen who may be he was totally unaccustomed. If he Patrick Henry the support of Hamil- thought of in his stead … whose character as our leader during tonian Federalists if he chose to run the whole war was above all praise is for President of the United States. Within a day after Henry’s so roughly handled in his old age, what How Henry’s name came to them can arrival in Richmond on personal may be expected to men of the com- only be speculated on, but King ap- business, both Lee and Marshall mon Standard of Character? parently persuaded a reluctant Ham- approached Patrick Henry about ilton to accept the plan. The Federal- accepting the Federalist nomination By September support was ists’ desire to “break the solidarity” for President. And what meetings building among citizens nationwide of Virginia’s Democratic-Republican they must have been! Certainly no to vote for Patrick Henry as President vote and King’s knowledge of Henry’s dramatics by Patrick Henry and prob- of the United States. The fact that connections in the South and West ably a quick answer, as if he might Henry had already rejected the candi- were possible motives. have known what was coming. It was dacy seemed unknown or incidental Rufus King wrote to John another crossroad in the life of Patrick to them. As the time for selecting Marshall in Richmond to determine Henry and the new nation, calling for district representatives to the Elec- Henry’s views on the matter. In reply, a decision that either way would affect toral College approached, two North- Marshall wrote pessimistically, the course of U.S. history. Our only ern Virginians, Leven Powell and knowledge of the meeting comes from Charles Simms, actively campaigned … Having never been in habits the quill pen of , who for the post. They publicly declared of correspondence with Mr. H., I could half-expected the answer: their preference for Patrick Henry not by letter ask from him a decision as President. In a circular letter to on the proposition I was requested to … Mr. Henry has at length constituents that received widespread make him without giving him at the been sounded on the subject you com- publication, Powell wrote of his same time a full statement of the whole municated to my charge. General Lee hesitation to vote for John Adams or conversation & of the persons with and myself have each conversed with , preferring a man whom that conversation was held. I him on it, tho’ without informing him “most likely to preserve the peace and am not positively certain what course particularly of the persons who autho- happiness” of the country: that Gentleman might take. rized the communication. He is un- willing to embark in the business. His … It is now said Mr. Patrick Marshall recommended that unwillingness, I think, proceeds from Henry, of Virginia, and Mr. Pinckney, Henry Lee make contact with Pat- an apprehension of the difficulties to be of South Carolina, will both be on the rick Henry because he “corresponds encountered by those who shall fill high nomination – Should it be so, I must familiarly with Mr. H & is in the habit Executive offices. declare that I feel at present disposed to of proposing offices to him,” and he vote for Mr. Henry … his late decla- asked Lee to “sound” Henry in a Patrick Henry watched help- rations condemning in the strongest “safe” manner: that is, not to mention lessly as George Washington received terms, the violent measures passed in Hamilton or King as the source of the such shoddy treatment as to be re- the last Congress, show that he is a inquiry. Lee did so but got no answer, lieved his tenure would soon be over. friend to peace, order and good govern- whereupon Marshall wrote King that: Could Henry, or anyone else, expect ment. anything better? Writing in August … Mr. H. will be in Richmond he said: The views of Charles Simms on the 22nd of May. I can sound him were given similar treatment: myself and if I find him (as I expect I … I see with concern our Old 8 Patrick Henry and the U.S. Presidency (Cont’d.)

…Mr. Patrick Henry and Mr. it may have a tendency to unite all virtues deserve public confidence, much Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Mr. John parties; and do away with that spirit more than any thing I can boast of. Adams of Massachusetts, and Mr. of contention which at present rages That wisdom and virtue may mark Thomas Pinckney of South Carolina, with so much violence amongst us, and the choice about to be made of a presi- are the gentlemen who will probably be threatens the destruction of the Union. dent, is the earnest desire of your fellow voted for, and although I am deter- citizen and well wisher, mined should I be your representa- Simms called for an interna- Patrick Henry tive, (not) to decide on the characters tionalist. Powell wanted an isolation- for whom I shall vote until the next ist. Both favored Patrick Henry. Although he received a few meeting of the electors; yet I am free to Until now, Patrick Henry electoral votes, Henry came in a dis- declare that if I retain my present im- made no public comment from his tant fourth. John Adams was presi- pressions, I shall vote for Patrick Henry home at Red Hill on the draft move- dent and the nation entered a new,w, and John Adams. ment. With the approach of election more critical period of its history. day, however, he was sufficiently Public support for Henry was moved to reiterate in public what he not limited to the borders of Virginia. had already expressed in private. In About the Author: Powell wrote a follow-up circular let- a November 3, 1796 letter published Patrick Daily is the Executive ter, an extract of which was published in the Virginia Gazette and General Director of Hickory Landmarks Society in a Boston newspaper, in which he Advertiser, Patrick Henry dispelled in Hickory, NC (Feb., 1996- present). observed: the notion once and for all that he A native of Pittsburgh, Penn- could become the next President of sylvania, he received a B.A. in History …We are told that Mr. Ames, the United States: from Waynesburg University in Penn- when he was in this country, said that sylvania, and a Graduate Certificate in the people of New England looked on … I am informed that some Museum Studies from the University of Mr. Adams as a man attached to the citizens wish to vote for me at the ensu- Delaware. British Party, and that in his opinion ing election, to be president of the Unit- For 11 years, from 1977-1988 they would vote for Mr. Henry as presi- ed States. I give them my thanks for he served as Executive Director of the dent in preference to him. their goodwill and favorable opinion of Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation. me. But on a Serious consideration of From 1988-1995 he was Executive There is no evidence among the subject, I think it is incumbent on Director of the Tippecanoe County these men that they were attached to me thus publicly to declare my fixed in- Historical Association in Lafayette, the Federalist or Republican parties. tention to decline accepting that office Indiana, where he managed a 30-room Henry was drawing his sup- if it would be offered to me, because of historic house museum, the Tippecanoe port from those who preferred to my inability to discharge the duties of it Battlefield historic site and museum, steer clear of party affiliation. Simms’ in a proper manner. and a reconstructed French colonial “political sentiments” called for a Although I am not so vain as to fort-blockhouse museum. president who would show “respect suppose that a majority of the electors Patrick is an accomplished to all foreign nations, as with respect would call me to that high appoint- author and has served on numerous to the several States.” Although he ment yet as this communication may historical, preservation, and museum tried to dispel the notion of Adams as tend to prevent embarrassment in organization boards and committees. a “monarchist,” he nevertheless saw in the suffrages, I have tho’t that candor He is a member of the American Henry and Adams men of high prin- obliged me to make it. Alliance of Museums, the Southeastern ciples who would not show favorit- I am consoled for the regret I feel Museums Conference, and the ism. Powell was more verbose: on account of my own insufficiency, American Association for State and by a conviction, that within the united Local History. A new, revised edition … A strong reason for the states, a large number of citizens may of his book Patrick Henry: The Last appointment of Mr. Henry is, that be found, whose talents and exemplary Years 1789-1799 is available to order. 9

...oratory can be a hugely effective force for good.

National Speech and Debate Tournament Each year, the Patrick Henry Auxiliary has been a proud sponsor first generation Indian American, Memorial Foundation Auxiliary of the NSDA since 1991, and is able while it should have been defined sponsors the National Speech and to raise funding through the sales by just being me, balance aside. And Debate Association’s annual tour- of handmade boxwood wreaths at this isn’t just my story, everyone nament. The National Speech and Christmas, as well as other donations. strives to balance something, but in Debate Association is the largest The winner of the 2016 striving for the perfect sweet spot interscholastic speech and debate Original Oratory contest was Aekta we often sacrifice the things that are organization in the United States, and Mouli (pictured above right), of Ea- most important. It’s why, according it has provided competitive speech gan High School in Minnesota. In her to the Pew Research Center in 2013, and debate activities, high-quality oratory piece, titled, “Off Balance, On “76% of working moms” feel like they resources, comprehensive train- Purpose,” Mouli blended self-effacing are spread too thin, “89% of college ing, scholarship opportunities, and humor with expert quotes and sta- bound students” feel like they aren’t advanced recognition to more than tistics to discuss why she thinks that well rounded enough, and “96% of 130,000 students and coaches every seeking “balance” in life isn’t necessar- first generation Americans” feel like year for about 90 years. Through its ily the key to success. “From Einstein they don’t fit in. We are told to find elevation of the spoken word, logic, to Steve Jobs,” she says, “great people the balance, but too often, finding bal- and rhetorical skill, it has empow- who have achieved great things have ance means sacrificing fulfillment.” ered more than 14 million members learned to live off balance... and it’s As Henry demonstrated back to become engaged citizens, skilled one thing I never learned in gymnas- in the earliest days of the nation, pow- professionals and honorable leaders in tics, along with all of the other things erful oratory can be a hugely effec- our society. I never learned in gymnastics. You tive force for good. Just as he pushed This year’s tournament was see, a skilled gymnast is never truly people to passion and action by his held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was on balance. In order to stay on the impactful words, so too can language attended by Patrick Henry Memorial beam they are constantly in motion, be used today to stir up change and Foundation Auxiliary member and making adjustments. They are perpet- be a force for good. So, on behalf of Treasurer Dona Selig, along with her ually off balance, to stay on balance. Patrick Henry, the great Orator and sister. The Auxiliary’s sponsorship of And, we need to live a little more like Voice of the Revolution, Red Hill con- this annual event is able to provide a gymnast.” Mouli also shared some gratulates Mouli and all of the other financially for the cost of Oratory of her own personal struggle to find participants in this year’s National trophies, awards, and administration, balance in her identity as an Indian Speech and Debate Tournament. We as well as for scholarships of $2,000, American, saying that she “was always look forward to hearinging morem from $1,000, and $750 respectively for first, hiding a part of myself. My entire you all in the future! second, and third place finalists. The identity became defined by being a 10 What Would Henry Say? (Cont’d.) (Continued from page 4) remained non-partisan. process. He also believed parties (or of the nation for they allowed “a small As early as 1776, Patrick factions as he called them) disrupted but artful and enterprising minority” Henry referred to himself as a “re- the smooth running of government to “put in the place of the delegated publican” and remained so his entire and created a polarization among the will of the Nation, the will of a Party.” life. As a classical republican (not to people that threatened the union of Henry echoed these senti- be confused with Jeffersonian Repub- the states. Henry also believed that ments in his last public speech, lican) Henry believed that successful the Federalist and Republican Parties delivered at Charlotte Courthouse, in representative governments required were avenues by which foreign gov- March 1799, in which he urged his the subordination of individual per- ernments could exert their influence fellow citizens to “not split into fac- sonal interests to the welfare of the upon American politics and policies. tions which must destroy that union community, what Montesquieu called In a letter written to Washington upon which our existence hangs… “public virtue.” Public virtue also in 1795, he expressed his “fears of United we stand, divided we fall.” meant the willingness to get along disunion amongst the states…from with others for the sake of peace and the painful effects of factions.” A prosperity. It was not about competi- year later, Henry wrote to his cousin tion and disagreement; politics was a Samuel Hawkins, that “the union will About the Author: process in which rational voters and dissolve if Partys continue.” Mark Couvillon is a former officials calmly sorted out what best Patrick Henry agreed whole- Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation served the entire community. The heartedly with George Washington’s Trustee, and author of Demosthenes of end result was not one camp of win- assessment of political parties. In his His Age and Patrick Henry’s Virginia. ners and another of losers, but the “Farewell Address,” President Wash- He is a historic interpreter at Colonial entire electorate united behind a com- ington warned his fellow Americans Williamsburg. He continues to do mon vision. As an old-school repub- of “the baneful effects of the spirit of scholarly research about Early Ameri- lican, Henry saw national parties as Party.” To Washington, political par- can History, the Revolution, and in a threat to this rational, collaborative ties were a deep threat to the health particular Patrick Henry.

A Big Thanks! The Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation received a grant from the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust in June. The $3,400 awarded will go toward replacing the deteriorating roofs on the hearth kitchen and reconstructed slave cabin (a $19,000 project in total). We appreciate the continued support from the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust!! 11 FACES OF RED HILL Caitlin Curtis

This summer, Red Hill was Henry’s legacy alive. lucky to welcome Caitlin Curtis, our She cites the Fourth of July brings a sort of nostalgic feeling that wonderful new intern. Caitlin first celebration as her favorite memory Henry quite possibly sat under the heard about Red Hill through the of Red Hill yet. On that day she saw shade of the tree with his family, shar- Chair of the History Department at nearly all of Red Hill’s faithful volun- ing music and stories. It is a very sim- Liberty University, where she works teers in action, as well as witnessing ple thought, but times back then were during the school year as a teaching new and returning visitors alike en- much simpler.” It makes sense that the assistant. After visiting for the first joying all the fun that the day offered. Osage Orange tree would strike her time to meet the staff and interview It was an “all hands on deck” day, she in its connection with Henry, because for the position, Caitlin quickly fell says, with everyone celebrating the it is Henry himself, Curtis says, who in love with Red Hill, saying that she nation’s independence together. Her makes Red Hill special. knew it was something she wanted favorite place on the grounds, how- We love to see new young to be a part of after seeing how pas- ever, is a place where she experiences people learning more about Patrick sionate all of the Red Hill staff and more quiet moments. She says that, “it Henry through the work that we do volunteers were about their work. may sound very odd, but my favorite here at Red Hill—but it’s not every Since then, Caitlin has done just that, place at Red Hill is standing in the day that we get to see one do that becoming a valued member of the shade of the Osage Orange tree. The learning through her own work here! team here, working on events and tree pre-dates Patrick Henry and was We can’t wait to see where herr lloveovve of the everyday tasks of keeping Patrick on the property when he lived here. It history takes her in the future.e.. “Faces of Red Hill” introduces readers to the individuals whose devotion and passion help Red Hill to thrive.

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