Chapter Information for
Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR
Martinsville, Virginia
Currier & Ives depiction of Henry giving his famous speech; Public Domain.
Meetings
Our chapter meetings are held on the first Saturday morning of each month, September through May.
Our History
Celebrating over 115 years of service to the community, Patrick Henry Chapter, NSDAR, was organized in 1905 by Mrs. Faith Thomas Parrott in Martinsville, Virginia.
Behind the Name
Patrick Henry was an American attorney, planter, politician, and orator best known for his declaration to the Second Virginia Convention (1775): "Give me liberty, or give me death!" A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia, from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786.
Henry was born in Hanover County, Virginia, and was for the most part educated at home. After an unsuccessful venture running a store, and assisting his father-in-law at Hanover Tavern, Henry became a lawyer through self-study. Beginning his practice in 1760, he soon became prominent through his victory in the Parson's Cause against the Anglican clergy. Henry was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, where he quickly became notable for his inflammatory rhetoric against the Stamp Act of 1765.
Membership
New members are welcome! Please use the Contact form below to request information and meeting location.
Officers
CHAPTER REGENT
Beverly Woody
VICE REGENT
Julia Minter
CHAPLAIN
Sarah Robertson
RECORDING SECRETARY
Mildred Owings
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY
Mildred Owings
TREASURER
Alice Fentress
REGISTRAR
Elizabeth Cahill
HISTORIAN
Sarah Robertson
Contact
Email us for meeting location.