Your Gift to St. John's Church Foundation Will Make a Difference
Liberty is the founding ideal of our nation. And nowhere is the struggle to retain the individual rights and liberties granted to the colonists more vivid than at historic St. John’s Church. Here at the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775, Patrick Henry’s masterful argument summoned Americans toward independence with the immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death.” In recognition of its significance to our heritage, St. John’s Church was declared a National Historic Landmark.
Our educational programs bring to life the dramatic protests that led to the American Revolution. A teacher recently said—“when the guide told the students they occupied the space Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Richard Henry Lee and other famous Americans occupied, the students were in awe!”
Your gift is meaningful and makes it possible to:
- Teach young Americans about the founding principles of democracy.
- Bring history to life through thrilling performances of Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech for students and adults.
- Preserve historic St. John’s Church, a unique, irreplaceable National Historic Landmark, as a tangible connection to the struggle to retain our individual rights and liberties and the founding of our nation.
- Contribute to the economic vitality of our region through heritage tourism.
Annual Fund Campaign
There are several levels of giving through which donors can support the mission of St. John’s Church Foundation. To learn more about how to participate in the Annual Fund Campaign, download this pdf.
Endowment and Planned Giving
Gifts to St. John’s Church Foundation through your estate or directly to our Endowment Fund, ensure that you will have the satisfaction of contributing to the education of hundreds of students and improving the quality of life of the region, state, and the nation. Donors can be honored during their lifetimes for what they do, and they will leave behind a legacy of philanthropic support.
Charitable bequests can take a variety of forms. They can be made outright and specify either a certain amount or a percentage of your estate. They can be restricted to a specific purpose, and they can even be delayed if you believe one of your beneficiaries may need more support.
Volunteers Make a Difference
Volunteering with St. John’s Church Foundation is a fun and rewarding experience! We have volunteer opportunities to help out with our educational programs, summer reenactments, and in marketing. To learn more about volunteering, download this pdf.
'A Governor's Conversation
Saturday, May 18, 2013
1:30
A conversation between Patrick Henry and Governor Bob McDonnell that was moderated by University of Richmond President Ed Ayers will premiere on Richmond's CBS 6 Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m.
