The Parsons' Cause Foundation is pleased to
present the calendar of activities for the Parsons’ Cause reenactments related
to Virginia and Hanover historic events. All performances will be held at the Historic Hanover Courthouse
at 11:00 a.m.
The Parsons’ Cause – Prelude to Revolution
On
December 1, 1763, a country lawyer from Hanover stepped from obscurity into the
forefront of legal and political circles in Virginia. His name was
Patrick Henry. The event that shaped his destiny was the trial of The
Parsons’ Cause. Henry challenged the two most potent entities of colonial
Virginia—the King and the clergy. The case proved to be one of the
opening salvos of the revolution, and started Henry on the path of becoming the
“Voice of the Revolution.” Show dates: June 22, July 27, August 24
Patrick Henry – The Voice of Liberty
Hear
Henry, in the last year of his life, as he reflects on his childhood, two
marriages, religious convictions, love of children, various careers, and key
contributions to the formation of the United States. The talk also includes
excerpts from Henry's best known speeches. Show dates: July 13 and August
3
The Virginia Debates on the Ratification of the United States
Constitution
2013
marks the 225th anniversary of the Virginia debates concerning the
proposed Constitution for the United States of America. James Madison and
Edmund Pendleton argue in favor of ratification, while Patrick Henry and George
Mason are opposed. Show dates: July 20 and August 10
George Washington – My Life, the Revolution and Hanover County
The
Father of our Country reflects on his life, the battles and turning points of
the revolution, his connection to Hanover County, and the importance of
leadership. Show dates: June 29 and August 17
Lafayette – My Travels through Hanover County
The
Marquis de Lafayette expounds on his commitment to the American Revolution, his
close ties to George Washington, and his travels through Hanover County during
the war. Show date: July 6
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