Things To Do in Hanover, Virginia

Inscription. In December 1763, the Historic Hanover Courthouse was the site of the famous Parsons Cause, an opening salvo of the American Revolution. During the Parsons Cause trial, Patrick Henry v... More on HMDB

Inscription. Hanover County was organized in 1720 and named for George I, King of England and former elector of Hanover in Germany. Seventeen years later (between 1737 and 1738), construction of th... More on HMDB

Inscription. Hanover Tavern was an essential part of the county courthouse complex during the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as the center of social life. For people living on large farms and plantations, whose closest neighbors ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Obverse), Near here lived in 1610 Machumps, brother-in-law to King Powhatan. Near here were born Patrick Henry and Henry Clay. In this building on 1st December 1763 Patrick Henry lighted the torch of liberty in the Parsons ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Hanover, to her, Confederate Soldiers, and to her, Noble Women, who loved them, 1861-1865, , Location. 37° 45.788′ N, 77° 22.033′ W. Marker is in Hanover, Virginia, in Hanover County. Marker is on ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This communitys first real taste of war came in May 1862, when Gen. George B. McC1e11ans Union army moved from the east to threaten Richmond. On May 25, McClellan ordered troops to reconnoiter the Hanover Courthouse area ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Federal infantry left the camps around Mangohick Church on the morning of May 28, 1864, and pressed southward toward the Pamunkey River. In order to speed up the pace of the march, the army followed parallel routes. The ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Lord Cornwallis, marching northward in pursuit of Lafayettes American force, camped near here, May 30, 1781. He entered this road from the east on his way from Hanover Town to the North Anna at Chesterfield Ford (Telegraph ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Janie Porter Barrett was born in Athens, Ga. She graduated from Hampton Institute and soon began teaching home-management techniques to other young African American women and girls. In 1915, Barrett founded the Industrial ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On 24 Aug. 1800, slave Ben Woolfolk met with other slaves at nearby Littlepages Bridge to recruit individuals for an insurrection planned for 30 Aug. The insurgents led by Gabriel, a slave owned by Thomas Henry Prosser ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Born at Studley Plantation six miles east of here was licensed to practice law on April 15, 1760. His awe-inspiring power as an orator was first recognized here at Hanover County Courthouse in his charge to the petit ... More on HMDB