September Program: Patrick Henry’s Red Hill: A Journey Through History with Cody Youngblood

This presentation explores the rich and complex history of Red Hill, the final home and burial site of Founding Father Patrick Henry. We’ll trace Henry’s influential life as a fiery orator and advocate for liberty, best known for his iconic declaration, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” Beyond his public legacy, we’ll delve into his private life at Red Hill, including his family and the plantation he managed.

The program will also shed light on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and labored at Red Hill, acknowledging their contributions and the harsh realities they endured. Additionally, we will examine the Indigenous presence in the region before and during European settlement, highlighting the often-overlooked narratives that shaped the land’s deeper history.

Cody Youngblood is an architectural historian and the Director of Preservation & Collections at Patrick Henry’s Red Hill. He holds a B.A. in Historic Preservation and Museum Studies from the University of Mary Washington and an M.A. in the Conservation of Historic Buildings from the University of York. He has formerly served as Museum Director of George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor and Collections Manager at Oatlands Historic House & Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia, where he led significant reinterpretation and refurnishing projects.

At Red Hill, Cody stewards a collection of nearly 3,000 artifacts and manages the preservation of its historic built environment. He remains a lifelong taphophile.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/GRIVAPatrickHenrySep2025