Nicole JonesAdv. World History II

Third Period, Anderson

Red Hill

Red Hill is the National Memorial of Patrick Henry.

It was Patrick Henry’s final home and also his burial site.

Red Hill is home to the largest collection of replicated Patrick Henry belongings.

Built by Richard Marot Booker in the 1770’s.It had five rooms, three downstairs and two

upstairs. When Patrick Henry was alive, it is believed

to have possibly housed between nine and eleven family members.

Two of Patrick Henry’s daughters were married in the main room.

There is a replica of a Chippendale corner chair in which Patrick Henry past away.

Patrick Henry House

A Bedroom

Inside the HouseThe Dining Area

When Patrick Henry was not healthy enough to practice law in an actual court, he retired to his home at Red Hill.

He had his own private law office where anyone who wanted advice could reach him.

The law office provided a quiet place for Henry to work within very short distance from the main house, and could also serve as guest quarters when needed.

Law Office

Guest Room

Law OfficeWork Area

Slave CabinTwo slaves, Harrison

and Milly lived in the slave cabin.

They were the cook and the coachmen for the Henry family.

Inside the cabin you can now see some of the tools that they used when working around the plantation.

Kitchen

This is where the cook, Milly, made food for the Henry Family.

Carriage House

This is where Patrick Henry’s family kept their carriages.

Entrance

Carriage HouseHayloft

Blacksmith Shop

The Henry family needed a blacksmith shop to make tools for working around the plantation so they didn’t have to go so far from the property for repairs and new things.

Vegetable GardenMany common

vegetables and plants were grown along the plantation.

Corn, beans, and tobacco were definitely grown on Red Hill.

Tobacco Curing Barn

Located along the Quarter Place Trail through the woods of the plantation. This is where they hung the tobacco and cured it with heat from woodstoves.

Close Up

Osage Orange TreeActual Size

The Osage Orange Tree is 65 ft. tall and it’s branches span more than 90 ft. It’s the

largest Osage Orange Tree in America.

Patrick Henry’s GravePatrick Henry was 63 years

old when he passed away of an intestinal blockage.

On his grave stone are the words “His Fame His Best Epitaph”.

He’s buried beside his second wife, Dorothea Dandridge Henry.

Also buried in the cemetery are his youngest son, John Henry, and his wife, Elvira McClelland Henry.

Red HillBrookneal, Virginia

http://www.redhill.org/http://

www.theamericanrevolution.org/peopledetail.aspx?people=9

http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/atlas/cap.htm

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