Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty" Performed by Patrick Henry Jolly

Patrick Henry Jolly, 5th great-grandson of American patriot Patrick Henry, delivers a reenactment of the legendary "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!" speech—first spoken by his ancestor on March 23, 1775, at Henrico Parish Church (now St. John's Church) in Richmond, Virginia. This speech, delivered before the Second Virginia Convention, was a bold call to arms that helped rally support for independence on the eve of the American Revolution.

To learn more about Virginia’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding, visit the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s exhibition, "Give Me Liberty: Virginia and The Forging of a Nation." Discover how Virginia's leaders, ideas, and struggles helped shape the course of American history. Learn more.

"Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation" was produced in partnership by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. It is presented by Virginia's 250th Commission.