• “African Americans of Hanover County, Virginia” with Joe Gorman

    Mechanicsville Branch Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA, United States

    Ages 18 & up. Join us for a book talk and a signing with local author and social studies teacher, Joe Gorman. He will be discussing his new book, "African Americans of Hanover County, Virginia."

    Free
  • “Liberty or Death!”

    Mechanicsville Branch Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA, United States

    The state of Virginia held five conventions to discuss governance and ways to defend itself from tyranny. On March 23, 1775 at St. John's Church in Richmond, Patrick Henry delivered his famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!" speech to the delegates of the Second Virginia Convention. This speech was a rally for support […]

    Free