News From Red Hill Published By the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation — Brookneal, VA

Red Hill Gets a Pre-School Visit On April 27, nearly 100 pre-school students from Charlotte County met at Red Hill for a free interactive, educational, and cultural fieldtrip. Kim and Jimbo Cary performed folk music from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas as students had the opportunity to play tradition- al instruments and sing along. (continued on page 2)

Patrick Henry MOOC In This Issue... Makes national top 20 We have received some dent ratings by validated learners Red Hill Collection big, exciting news about the Patrick across all the platforms courses are Page 3 Henry Massive Open Online available on, and in every language Course! The class, titled Patrick in which they are taught. There are Construction Update Henry: Founding Father, which is over 9,400 courses offered by 800 Page 4 taught by John Ragosta and pre- universities enrolling over 78 mil- sented by the University of Virginia lion students each year. That makes Living History Series in partnership with the Patrick hitting number 14 a huge accom- Page 4 Henry Memorial Foundation, was plishment and a great honor. named to this year’s list of the Top The course (which we Ashley Brown Essay 20 best MOOC courses available reported on in a previous issue) is Page 6 nationwide. In fact, the course open to anyone interested in broad- placed at number 14 on the list, ening their knowledge of Patrick Faces of Red Hill and was the only course available Henry, the Revolution, or early Page 11 through the University of Virginia American history. It’s an entirely to make the cut. The list ranking the online format, meaning that it is ac- best MOOCs is put together by a cessible to anyone and can be com- third party organization called Class pleted at the learner’s preferred pace. Central, and is based on indepen- Lectures (continued on page 8)

Spring 2018 — Published By the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation — Brookneal, VA 24528 2 A Birthday Naturalization Red Hill celebrated Patrick across the community, this year’s water as well as providing the new Henry’s 282nd birthday this year by event was attended by over three citizens with the opportunity to combining it with one of our out- hundred guests. Before the ceremony, register to vote—an exciting way for standing yearly events. The annual breakfast for the citizens and their many to mark their new official status. Naturalization Ceremony is a staff families was provided by the Red Of course, it wouldn’t be a birthday and community favorite, and having Hill Chapter of the DAR, and after- party without cake! There were red, the event this year on Henry’s birth- ward the Patrick Henry Auxiliary white, and blue cupcakes to celebrate day made it even more special. served lunch for all in attendance. Henry’s birthday, as well as a lovely The Naturalization Ceremony The Brookneal Women’s Club was wreath laid on his grave. is the final step for immigrants to the also present, serving lemonade and (continued on page 5) United States who have completed the rigorous process of obtaining their citizenship. It is when they finally get to take their oath and cross the threshold to becoming full citizens. This year we had thirty new citizens from twenty-one different countries take the oath and celebrate their new status at Red Hill. “Every American should witness one of these events,” says Hope Marstin: “To see the joy and pride on the faces of our newest citizens will bring tears to your eyes.” She voiced the feelings of many staff- ers and members of the community who return to this particular event year after year for just that reason. Between the new citizens, their families, and other guests from

Pre-School Visit (Cont.) (Continued from page 1)

Each year, Red Hill partners with They showed students their wide-variety which the teachers were able to dance the Virginia Commission for the Arts to of instruments including a gourd banjo, around the room. provide local pre-schools with the ability mandolin, fiddle, saxophone, drums from The Carys made sure that the to enjoy this fun-filled day at no cost to Mali, and an African xylophone called the students realized Patrick Henry’s connec- them. balafon. The students also participated by tion to the colonial-era music that they Kim and Jimbo Cary have been using rhythm sticks and gourds to keep played, as Patrick played the violin. The coming to Red Hill annually since 2009. the beat with the Carys as they sang. Kim room was filled with harmonies, animal The Carys sing folk music that helped and Jimbo even got the teachers involved sounds, and folk music. The parents and to form Virginia’s cultural foundation. with their large collection of puppets with teachers love how engaged and excited 3 From the Red Hill Collection Elvira Henry’s Cookbook

No woman may have left her mark on Red Hill more firmly than John Henry’s wife, Elvira McClelland Henry. Her creativity can still be seen, from the landscaping and boxwoods around the physical home, to the remains of the greenhouse where she grew her lemons and oranges. We also know the original Henry house was enlarged by John and Elvira, and included a larger dining room. Perhaps more guests would then be able to enjoy the delicious treats from the talented hostess. Elvira and John made Red Hill their home during all of their lives together. During her years here, Elvira compiled over one hundred recipes in a handwritten, leather-bound book which is still preserved to this day. Across the top of the front cover, in her own hand, is written, “Elvira Henry’s Cooking Book”. The book can be seen at Red Hill, thanks to Susan Hill Dabney who graciously donated the prized possession which had been handed down through the generations from her great-grandmother, Elvira Henry. The Red Hill Gift Shop has available a sampling from Elvira Henry’s Cooking Book. The booklet con- tains copies of several recipes, handwritten by Elvira, as well pictures and a few fun anecdotes. Try out a recipe and let us know how it turned out. By the way, according to Elvira, if you want to make her orange marmalade, you must first, “Gather your oranges from your greenhouse…” After all, doesn’t everybody have a greenhouse?

...her creativity can still be seen...

the students are as they attend. Students left this field trip with a knowledge of new songs, as well as an admiration for Patrick Henry. Red Hill will continue to sponsor this event for many years to come. 4 Building Update: Walls Going Up The new Eugene B. Casey that the foundations had been laid. building it’s going to be, and we are Education & Events Center here at Since then, the basement has been looking forward to seeing the rest of Red Hill is being framed for walls! enclosed and steps installed. It’s start- it as it continues to go up. While rain In our last issue we reported ing to look more and more like the and bad roads slowed progress a bit

Living History at Red Hill spinning & weaving ur Living History program is as the spinning at least would likely the plantation. Each spring, the sheep a hands-on, interactive edu- have been a primary activity of female would be sheared for wool. Coming cational program that pro- slaves on the plantation. At this sta- right off the animal, that raw mate- Ovides students with the opportunity to tion, docents show students how to rial would be very dirty. The process see, touch, and experience elements spin cotton and wool into yarn and for cleaning was called “skirting,” of life at Red Hill as they would have how various dyes are made. The dem- which meant that the wool would been during Patrick Henry’s time. The onstration is a guest favorite, as each be trimmed, removing hay and dirt program offers a variety of different student gets to take home a souvenir before giving it a good wash. Once the learning stations at which students from the lesson. wool was cleaned of debris, it would (and sometimes our adult visitors, To begin the lesson on how be washed using lye soap and hot wa- too) have the opportunity to interact wool is spun, docents first explain ter. Washing wool is a tricky process with costumed docents. Stations to the group how wool is produced. as it can’t go from hot to cold water; are located in different spaces across Most students know the first part, otherwise it will shrink and mat the Red Hill grounds, depending on which is that wool comes from sheep. together—though sometimes that’s an where each craft would have been But the process from sheep to shawl intended effect. In fact, the result of practiced during the colonial period. takes more steps than most realize. doing it on purpose is how we get felt. Our Spinning and Weaving demon- Generally, the raw material would A batch of carded or combed wool is strations are held in the Slave Cabin, come from sheep raised right there on called “rollag,” (continued on page 8)

In each issue “Living History at Red Hill” will introduce our readers to one of the living history programs that our visitors encounter. 5

this winter, things are moving along steadily now. Currently the project is on track to be finished with con- struction by the end of October.

...an uplifting day for everyone involved.

Naturalization & Birthday (Continued from page 2) The ceremony itself was conducted the defining quotes of the day and its by the Honorable Norman K. Moon, significance, saying, “This morning Senior U.S. District Judge, U.S. Dis- you arrived as foreign nationals. This trict Court for the Western District of afternoon you will leave as Ameri- Virginia. Representatives from Sena- cans. There will never be an asterisk tor Mark Warner’s office, Senator Tim by your name saying that you were Kaine’s office, and Congressman Tom naturalized. As of today, you are just Garrett’s office presented a gift to each as American as your neighbors who citizen. Children from Timberlake were born here. Just as American as Christian School sang patriotic songs, those who trace their ancestors to and the Junior ROTC from Chatham the 1600’s.” She also urged everyone High School presented the colors. taking their oath to vote, run for Patrick Henry Jolly was there to offer office, and exercise their privilege as remarks in character as his 5th great- members of a democracy to become grandfather. Speeches were also made involved in the process of shaping by two of the new citizens, on what it the nation they want to be a part of. meant to them to become Americans, Naturalization was once again an up- moving many in the audience to tears. lifting day for everyone involved. This Linda Shepperd, the Direc- event is held each year in May, and tor of Tourism for Halifax County, we highly encourage you to come be a gave a speech which included one of part of it next year! 6 Associational Republicanism: Antifederalists in Context, 1790-1830 (Thesis Excerpt)

Associational Republicanism, an also as men lacking vision and confidence approach of the Impartial Examiner, individualism that is limited and func- in the new American republic. However, who earns his title for conceding issues tions through voluntary collective contri- after decades of obscurity and mistreat- brought against impractical Antifederal butions, largely embodies the Founders’ ment, recent historians reinterpreted solutions, reveals a fundamental aspect conception of liberty. Rather than a new these “men of little faith” into stalwart circulating within each of the arguments concept, associational republicanism is representatives of the republican tradi- penned by his anonymous colleagues: that rooted in 18th and 19th century political tion. Significantly inspired by libertari- the adoption of the Constitution did not discourse and exhibits tenets of modern anism and the findings of conservative wholly resolve the underlying problems day conservative and libertarian political academics, present scholarship has facing the republic. The Constitution theories. Anchored in the achievements overwhelmingly reprised Antifederal- alone was not enough. Unlike Cecelia of the 18th century, this school of thought ists as true Founders and as unwavering Kenyon’s charge, Herbert Storing notes infers that civil liberties were protected defenders of liberty. Despite a critical gap how Antifederalists did not “fail to see the under a system of natural law, upheld of historiography throughout the 19th opportunity for American nationhood by public and private institutions, and and 20th century, the continuation of the that the Federalists seized so gloriously.”3 were strengthened by the free market- Antifederalist tradition did not stop be- However, they could not embrace an place of ideas, the unhindered realm of cause academics failed to recognize their opportunity so problematic “that it could economics, and through the belief that value. Far from it. The American public be neither grasped nor let alone without the common interest of all members of harbored the convictions of 1788 deep risking everything. The Antifederalists society would assure individual rights.1 within their hearts from which voluntary were committed to both union and the The discovery of republicanism as the devotion to the Founding principles over- states; to both the great American repub- “reigning social theory of eighteenth- flowed and consciously shaped their ac- lic and the small, self-governing commu- century America” has been increasingly tions for generations thereafter. From the nity; to both commerce and civic virtue; utilized by historians to examine the 1800s onwards, instead of solely looking to both private gain and public good.”4 Constitutional debates and the factional to the state for guidance, citizens from all Antifederalist opposition held rational divisions of the Antebellum era while also walks of life ventured to apply the lessons reasons for caution and restraint. Rather denoting the “ornate rhetoric of classi- their forefathers had taught them through than weak-willed, they grappled with cal political theory” that shaped 18th the proceeding decades. During the 19th the tension of reconciling contradictions and 19th century political discourse.2 century, Europeans would look on curi- within their suggested solutions while The tradition of the individual operat- ously and attempt to apply the benefits unable to fully accept an America devoid ing in a self-moderating society is not of America’s republican experiment as a of the very principles which crafted her a new phenomenon brought on purely salve to their own national crises. Friend- origin. by Enlightenment thought. Rather, the ships forged in blood and ink during the The writings of the Impartial principles of limited government and 1780s would connect the advances of Examiner, attributed to Patrick Henry, representative republicanism espoused liberty beyond America’s shores. Farm- were written in contrast to Federalist by the Antifederalists that were passed ers, authors, politicians, diplomats, and James Wilson’s denials of the necessity for on to the second generation of republi- revolutionaries from both sides of the a Bill of Rights found within Federalist cans who rose up in the 19th century to Atlantic all would operate in associations, no. 10. The Impartial Examiner’s griev- carry on their mission, shares deep bonds collectives of individuals committed to ances are echoed by the submissions of rooted in the forums of ancient Greece upholding the heritage that the Antifed- other Antifederalist writers, the Federal and Rome, Western Christendom, and eralists had bestowed to those capable of Farmer, Brutus, and Plebian; each indicat- the constitutional republican framework perceiving their vision of the future. ing causes for dissention among the states of medieval Europe. In these trajectories Antifederalists supported and issues brought about by potential march the plight of the individual against genuine federalism yet were derisively consolidation. Regarded for his emotional the encroaching development of invasive mislabeled by those who stole their moni- appeals and splendid eloquence, Patrick nation-states. However, the individual is ker. Opposed to a broad constructionism Henry raised concerns for defenders of not alone. Together, through associating of the Constitution, other circular themes the Constitution as to whether it would with other defenders of liberty, can the espoused in their writings were opposi- pass ratification in Virginia. Disdained rights of all be ensured. tion to a powerful central government by others friendly to the adoption of the Generational misconceptions of and extended republics, belief in direct Constitution, such as Thomas Jefferson the intentions and political ideology of citizen participation in political and and James Madison, Henry’s oratory skills the opponents to the ratification of the community affairs, and their mistrust of were nonetheless admired by his compa- Constitution led to an ingrained mis- industrialists and politicians far removed triots and rivals. Richard Henry Lee no- representation of the Antifederalists that from the sphere that their regulations tably commented on Henry’s inability to lingers to this day. Not only have they and policies affect. While numerous offer “solid argument and strong reason- been considered wayward politicians, but sources are to be contrasted, the balanced ing” but alongside Gouverneur Morris, 7 By Ashley Jordan Brown

they firmly acknowledged his “power of civil compact that ought to frame govern- new code [who] wish[ed] all sovereignty speech to stir men’s blood.”4 Unable to ment flowing from the “natural state of to be lodged in the hands of Congress,” alter Henry’s influence or counter his pro- liberty.”3 In a series of linked letters, he the Impartial Examiner challenged the lific rhetoric ability to sway his audience, calls upon their character as freemen and proposed scale of national government.6 Jefferson and Madison concluded that as “valiant defenders of their country… He saw the ratifying of the Constitution their best remedy to Henry’s interruption exhibiting such bright examples of true as an action, which would not strengthen of their plans for the Constitution was patriotic heroism” to not be inconsistent the “thirteen independent states, but form “devoutly to pray for his death.”5 by giving up the independent sovereignty one extended empire by compounding Incapable of preventing Henry of each state.3 His letters indicate an ap- the whole, thus destroying the sovereignty from inspiring a large following, Fed- preciation of federalism, directly ponder- of each.”6 On the contrary, the Antifed- eralists resorted to heresy and false ing “for what can be more truly great in eralists hoped to preserve the essence allegations that claimed he desired the any country than a number of different of each member of the confederation dissolution of the Union. Henry viewed states in the full enjoyment of liberty–ex- while also desiring a federal system that this as nothing more than a scare tactic to ercising distinct powers of government; would “cement the union in the strongest discredit him, as had been done success- yet associated by one general head, and manner.”6 The words of the Impartial fully to other Antifederalist speakers, and under the influence of a mild, just, and Examiner express the willingness of to frighten voters into a premature adop- well-organized confederation duly held in “Antifederalists” to place the constella- tion of Virginian ratification. Although equilibrio?”3 Poetic by nature, the diction tion of conjoined republics under a loose inaccurate, the swirl of rumor would within his writing harkens to the biblical federal hold, one which the author viewed force him to moderate his tone slightly, words of Christ which display the merit as a great blessing to the endurance of the causing him to proclaim his love for the of equal members functioning in tandem nation. Despite the struggles experienced American Union and to deny support for while performing their own unique roles during the administrations of Washington small confederacies, which he dubbed within individualistic spheres of influ- and Adams, many Antifederalists did not as merely “‘little evils’ in the face of the ence. His text provides an allegory of how view an increase of power in the hands ‘absolute despotism’ of a consolidated the federal states mirror the trinity, sug- of an elected few a risk worth potentially government.”5 Melvin Yazawa’s Contested gesting that by functioning together, the dismantling the unity that currently ex- Conventions reveals that Henry did theo- association of states “will form a beauti- isted among the states. retically side with a southern confedera- ful species of national grandeur,” thus In a different portion of his tion as a reality, though not an ideal one. spreading “glory all around.”3 letters, the Impartial Examiner warned If obligated, he saw that non-ratifying Separate independency existed of the lessons taught by history: that states could join together into a separate in each portion of the federal union, “dangerous consequences generally result confederation from the United States. promoting harmony and a defense from from large and extensive powers. Every Regardless, Henry and his affiliates would a consolidation of power and its predict- man has a natural propensity to power, not stand idly by while the association able abuses. The Impartial Examiner and when one degree of it is obtained, between the states unraveled.5 Like other clarified the stance of each party, showing that seldom fails to excite a thirst from Antifederalists, Henry did not desire how the Federalists “seem not to regard m ore .” 3 He additionally predicted the to abandon the Articles of Confedera- any fundamentals in government” unless peril posed by a state due to how luxury tion which assured state sovereignty, yet, the plan for the Constitution involved and prosperity produce a climate ripe for after the ratification of the Massachusetts benefitting measures, while those op- bribery and corruption. He feared that convention, there remained little hope posed are “marked with the epithet of a powerful group or individual could in reviving the “Old Confederation.” In anti-federal.”6 He urged his readers to absorb and wield further authority to light of such circumstances, opponents remember that the Revolution brought the point of erecting an “aristocratic or to ratification could either abandon their about an enduring aspiration of “union monarchic tyranny.”3 The clink of gold in position altogether or compromise by between the American states,” and that the hands of merchants and bureaucratic conceding to ratify an imperfect Consti- opposers to ratification were not in fact, civil servants poses as a lure to gather tution they yet hoped to correct through unfriendly to federal concepts.6 Yet more wealth, and in time, to subvert the the addition of further amendments. “on the sound of names they build their original structure and purpose of the gov- In a letter dated March 5, 1788 fame,” the Impartial Examiner denotes; ernment. After the “ardent glow of free- published in the Virginia Independent the Federalists mislabeling their so-called dom evaporates, the charms of popular Chronicle and directed to the “free people “anti-federal” opponents who “seem to equality, which arose from the republican of Virginia,” the Impartial Examiner’s act on the broader scale of true federal plan, insensibly decline; the pleasures, essay speaks urgently to his readership, principles.”6 Illustrating how the Anti- the advantages derived from the new benevolently addressing his fellow citi- federalists were promoting more refined king of government grow stale through zens with the “language of sincerity and aims of the American Revolution in u s e .” 3 Echoing the premonition envi- candor” to recall the importance of the comparison to the “advocates for the sioned by fellow (continued on page 10) 8 Living History (Cont.) (Continued from page 4)

and at that point it is ready to be spun linens. Students each have the oppor- himself wore linsey-woolsey and sol- into yarn. Students learn the steps tunity to use the loom and spinning diers’ uniforms were made of linsey- involved in producing clothes as they wheel. Textiles hanging around the woolsey during the Revolutionary help to spin wool on the wheel into cabin were all made by students over War. yarn. time. Each student gets to take a plied Providing a hands-on pro- The finished yarn gets dyed bracelet of wool home that they spun gram is imperative to promoting in skeins, and students learn all about themselves! lifelong learning and inspiration in the strange things used to produce the When teaching students students. Studies have shown that if colors of the finished product. Cochi- about cotton, docents explain that you can engage all of a child’s senses neal bug (pronounced co-shen-eel) we actually grow the cotton in our in conveying new information, it will dyes wool and cotton a deep red color. garden that we use for our spin- stick with them for life—so these liv- This beetle is found in desert regions ning and weaving. Cotton has seeds, ing history demonstrations are a great in South and Central America, New and in the colonial period it was the way to augment the history that kids Mexico, Arizona, and Texas, among job of children to pick each one out are learning in the classroom! other places. Blackberries would be before cotton could be used. In 1793, used to produce a light purple and Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin goldenrod flowers would produce which revolutionized production. It yellow dye. Orange dye would come made cotton less expensive so that from Osage Orange tree bark. Blue colonial families could better afford would be created with indigo and finer clothes. brown dye would come from black The final textile material walnuts. Also the wool and cotton shown to the students is flax, which could be left undyed in their natural undergoes a slightly different process. color. A spice used in Patrick Henry’s Most times, there is a separate station day called alum would keep the dye showing how to take flax plants and from washing out. work them into linen. Linen was quite Next, the yarn would be expensive, so most commoners wore either knit or woven into the ac- a mix of wool and flax which was tual material for garments and other called linsey-woolsey. Patrick Henry

MOOC (Cont.) (continued from cover) by John Ragosta are available as videos. The Another said, “I am an AP U.S. History have taken, having studied early American course currently holds a 4.8 out of 5 stars, teacher in California with a deep love for history and culture for over 50 years. John and the glowing reviews speak for them- revolutionary and colonial history. This Ragosta sets a new standard for understand- selves. course was so fascinating and inspired me to ing the vital role of Patrick Henry in shaping One student says of the course, “a do more research on Patrick Henry. One of the American republic...something that all terrific orator representing a terrific orator! the best courses I’ve encountered on Cours- serious students of early American history Dr. Ragosta’s sincere passion for this forgot- era.” A glowing review from a history buff need to know.” The rest of the reviews go on ten founder made me want to know more.” stated: “this is one of the finest courses that I in a similar way, and it is so gratifying to see 9 Small Museum Association Award

We’re excited to announce tunities to learn, share knowledge and growing museum.” And as Red Hill that at this year’s Small Museum As- support one another, so that they, in continues to move forward and grow sociation Conference in Maryland, turn, can better serve their institu- across every dimension, she has done Red Hill’s own Hope Marstin was tions, communities and profession. an amazing job helping to lead the presented with the Hunter-Burley This year the conference was held at way. “She’s developed an incredible Award. This award recognizes an The Hotel at the University of Mary- sense of culture in the organization... individual’s outstanding contribu- land with over 250 museum profes- she is insightful and sensitive to the tions to the advancement of public sionals in attendance. Topics included needs and interests of all the different access and professional growth for an museum education, grant writing, stakeholders from guests to board to individual institution. Hope received social media, internships, strategic donors.” We couldn’t be more pleased a beautiful compass with the engrav- planning, conservation of artifacts, to see her hard work and efforts ing “Leading By Example.” The back serving the local community and acknowledged by an organization like states that Hope has “led the way with more. Overall, the staff agreed that the Small Museum Association. great tact and dependability.” She participating in the conference was a Congratulations, Hope! We “motivates others to perform at their great experience in itself—a chance to are proud to have the small museum best, leading the entire team toward network and learn what others in the professional of the year here at Red ultimate success.” This award definite- field of small muesum work are doing. Hill! ly fits Hope Marstin as she has led the The award came as a surprise Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation to Ms. Marstin, who was nominated (board, staff and volunteers) forward with help from Board Chair Mark by enhancing and growing Patrick Holman and the Red Hill staff with- Henry’s Red Hill to a place of recogni- out her knowing. Together they tion among its peers. worked to get her to the event so that The Small Museum Associa- she could receive the award surround- tion serves small museums all over ed by her friends and colleagues. the United States. This Association Mark Holman shared his excitement helps develop and maintain a peer about Hope receiving the recognition network among people who work for saying, “Hope is a shining example small museums, giving them oppor- of what leadership looks like in a

...a place of recognition among its peers.

people from such varied backgrounds and The course is available on an and compelling. It is listed as a beginner interests coming to appreciate Henry in a ongoing basis—meaning that there is still an level, so anyone should be able to dive in new light. It’s clear that John Ragosta deliv- opportunity to sign up and participate if you and learn even if this is your very first time ers exactly what is promised in the course haven’t already! Whether you are a scholar trying out a MOOC. summary, bringing the forgotten founder of American history, a school teacher, a You can find more information back into the central spotlight of the Revolu- student, or just looking to expand your and sign up for Patrick Henry: Forgotten tion and founding of the nation where he academic horizons for your own edification, Founder at www.coursera.org. belongs. you will find this course to be informative 10 Ashley Brown Essay (Cont.) (Continued from page 7)

Antifederalists, the Impartial Examiner imprudence to adopt a system, which has 3. Herbert J. Storing, The Anti-Federalist: An could only predict the decline of liberty as the apparent tendency to furnish ambi- Abridgment, by Murray Dry, of The Complete people of vice and ambition fill the ranks tious men with the means of exerting Anti-Federalist Edited, with Commentary and Notes. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago of a strong and expanding federal govern- themselves–perhaps to the destruction of Press, 1981, 4. ment until the point that the sovereignty American liberty?”3 5. See Pauline Maier, Ratification: The People of each state and individual shrinks to Obscure as the writings of the Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788. New nothing unless political restraint is en- Impartial Examiner are, so too is the York, 2010. Also Melvin, Yazawa. “Pray for His acted and public virtue restored. notoriety of the man to whom this work Death,” Contested Conventions: The Struggle to Altogether, the contributions is attributed. Henry believed in associa- Establish the Constitution and Save the Union, of the Impartial Examiner illustrates tions, private and professional, and would 1787-1789. Baltimore, Maryland: John Hop- kins University Press, 154. the “keen Antifederalist insight into the frame an ideal, systematic approach to 6. Yazawa, ed. “Pray for His Death” - Thomas problems of perpetuating the free repub- federalism with the same belief. That Jefferson to James Madison, December 8, lic” while simultaneously revealing the same ability to persuade delegates with 1784, Republic of Letters, I:353-54” in Con- flaws inhibited in the narrow alternatives the fortissimo of his voice, appeal to a tested Conventions, 154-155. proposed by his party.3 His approach higher power, and the swell of conviction 7. Herbert J. Storing, ed. “Impartial Examiner displays a willingness to cooperate while over legal precedent would continue to no. 2, May 28, 1788, 5.14.25-26” in The Found- also directly critiquing major concerns equip Henry throughout his conventional ers’ Constitution, Vol. 1, Chp. 8, Document 36. Chicago, Illinois: University of Chicago Press, within the Federalist schema that seems dealings, civil administration, and politi- 1981. to have forgotten that a “free people ought cal advocacy during the formative years to entrust no set of men with powers, of the American republic. that may be abused without control, or afford opportunities to designing men to 1. Richard Hudelson, “Classical Liberalism” in Ashley Brown conducted her carry dangerous measures into execu- Modern Political Philosophy. New York, New Master’s thesis on Antifederalism tion, without being responsible for their York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, at Liberty University in May 2018. conduct.”3 He stressed that citizens must (1999): 37-38. She has volunteered at Red Hill as 2. Joyce Appleby, Liberalism and Republican- “always guard against the effects of vice,– a Curator while completing her as the securest governments are seldom ism in the Historical Imagination. Cambridge, degree. secure enough; –is it not the greatest Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, (1992): 277-278.

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“Oh my gosh, Red Hill is with others. “I love to see special in so many ways,” begins Hope who might walk in the door Marstin, Red Hill’s Chief Officer on any given day, traveling of Operations, “From the minute I from another state or country just to ing like having 50 to 100 children on walked in the door, I fell in love with see this place. I love to see the descen- the grounds.” the place and the man.” dants visit Red Hill and the love and Hope’s enjoyment of the Ms. Marstin has worked at gratitude they have for their great- children’s programs in particular may Red Hill since 2009. Since being hired grandfather and his home. But,” she stem from the fact that her own first nearly ten years ago, Hope has risen says, “I especially love to see the many experience at Red Hill—long before to the occasion to take on more and school children who visit Red Hill on she began working here—was as a more of the management of Red Hill a field trip. You hear their laughter young student on a 4th grade class with a capable and steady hand. and voices all over the grounds. You field trip. Later, she visited again with In her capacity as Chief see their small hands making a nail her two daughters on each of their 4th Operations Officer, Ms. Marstin gets or spinning and weaving, or creating grade class trips as well. She remem- to see the ins and outs of everything something out of clay. You see the bers the docent who guided those happening at Red Hill, from visitor joy on their faces that they are out- tours by name too, which goes to experiences to events to preservation side experiencing life from the 18th show what an impact our docents and efforts and beyond. What she loves century. You see their awe when they guides can have on each person who most though, is sharing the experi- meet Patrick Henry Jolly portraying steps through the doors. ence of Red Hill and Patrick Henry his great-grandfather. There is noth- Her leadership has recently

You see the joy on their faces...

been recognized beyond Red Hill in Red Hill and the Patrick Henry Me- ruffled!” says Bonnie George about the small museum community, and morial Foundation. “I feel like we are what makes her so great to work no one who has worked with her is making a difference at Red Hill. We for. “She puts everybody’s needs surprised to hear that her work is try to preserve Henry’s last home, we before her own and she’s on top of worthy of awards. You can read more try to educate everyone who visits on everything every minute of every about Hope winning the Hunter-Bur- why this part of history and his role in day. She runs this place like it’s a ley Award on page 9. Hope, however, it are so important. There is nothing piece of cake—and let me tell you, remains modest about the recogni- more gratifying than to hear someone it’s not! She’s my favorite person I’ve tion. She says, “I love my job. The (visitor, teacher, child) say they love it ever worked for, and I can’t imagine staff, volunteers, and our board make here.” respecting anyone more.” my job easy. I have never felt anything While recognition from an It’s clear that Red Hill is lucky but love and support for my work.” outside source is exciting, the most to have someone as talented and ca- There’s no doubt that part of what glowing words describing Hope and pable as Hope at the helm. makes her so great at what she does her work at Red Hill come from her is her sincere belief in the mission of own staff. “Hope’s feathers never get

In an effort to recognize the people whose devotion and passion keep the site running, the Newsletter features a “Faces of Red Hill” series that introduces readers to the individuals who help Red Hill to thrive. NON-PROFIT ORG. Red Hill U.S. POSTAGE the Patrick Henry National Memorial PAID BROOKNEAL, VA 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, Virginia 24528 Permit No. 1 Phone: 434-376-2044 Toll Free: 800-514-7463 www.RedHill.org Email: [email protected]

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