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SUMMARY:Naturalization at Patrick Henry's Red Hill
DESCRIPTION:The Patrick Henry National Memorial will host its annual Naturalization Ceremony on Friday\, May 10\, 2024 at 11 a.m. on the beautiful grounds of Red Hill\, Henry's last home and burial place\, overlooking the Staunton River valley. A more fitting venue than the home of Patrick Henry would be hard to find for welcoming new citizens to the United States. It was Henry's impassioned plea of "Give me liberty or give me death!" that has endured as the world's most famous cry for freedom. That cry and the events it inspired attract immigrants and refugees alike who believe in the freedoms on which our nation was formed.\n\nCitizen applicants earn the right to become U. S. citizens by meeting several requirements\, one of which is to pass a test demonstrating the applicant's ability to read\, write\, and speak basic English. Applicants must also show that they have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government. Among the many questions individuals have been given to study has been\, "Who declared\, 'Give me liberty or give me death!'?" \n\nThe final step in the process of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen\, the Naturalization Ceremony welcomes citizens to celebrate their new status in the country. Approximately thirty individuals will be sworn in by officials of the U.S. District Court - Western District of Virginia.\n\nThe Honorable Judge Norman K. Moon will preside over the ceremony at Red Hill\, as he has for the last nine years. Patrick Henry Jolly\, who is Patrick Henry's fifth great grandson\, will portray Henry while speaking to the naturalized citizens as part of the ceremony. \n\nPrior to the oath ceremony\, docents will be available in Patrick Henry's house and law office to provide information about Henry's life at Red Hill in the 1790s starting at 9:00 a.m. Eighteenth century interpreters will demonstrate blacksmithing\, spinning and weaving\, and will be in the historic buildings. Seating begins at 10:15 and visitors are invited to stay following the ceremony for a reception hosted by the Patrick Henry Auxiliary and Brookneal Woman's Club. The Red Hill Chapter of the DAR will provide breakfast for the citizen applicants and their families.  There will also be patriotic songs performed by students from Brookneal Elementary prior to the program. \n\nThere is no admission fee for this event.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif">The Patrick Henry National Memorial will host its annual Naturalization Ceremony on Friday\, May 10\, 2024 at 11 a.m. on the beautiful grounds of Red Hill\, Henry&rsquo\;s last home and burial place\, overlooking the Staunton River valley. A more fitting venue than the home of Patrick Henry would be hard to find for welcoming new citizens to the United States. It was Henry&rsquo\;s impassioned plea of &ldquo\;Give me liberty or give me death!&rdquo\; that has endured as the world&rsquo\;s most famous cry for freedom. That cry and the events it inspired attract immigrants and refugees alike who believe in the freedoms on which our nation was formed.</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif">Citizen applicants earn the right to become U. S. citizens by meeting several requirements\, one of which is<span style="color:black"> to pass a test demonstrating the applicant&rsquo\;s ability to read\, write\, and speak basic English. Applicants must also show that they have a basic knowledge of U.S. history and government. Among the many questions individuals have been given to study has been\, &ldquo\;Who declared\, &lsquo\;Give me liberty or give me death!&rsquo\;?&rdquo\; </span></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif">The final step in the process of becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen\, the Naturalization Ceremony welcomes citizens to celebrate their new status in the country. Approximately thirty individuals will be sworn in by officials of the U.S. District Court - Western District of Virginia.</span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif">The Honorable Judge Norman K. Moon will preside over the ceremony at Red Hill\, as he has for the last nine years. Patrick Henry Jolly\, who is Patrick Henry&rsquo\;s fifth great grandson\, will portray Henry while speaking to the naturalized citizens as part of the ceremony. </span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif">Prior to the oath ceremony\, docents will be available in Patrick Henry&rsquo\;s house and law office to provide information about Henry&rsquo\;s life at Red Hill in the 1790s starting at 9:00 a.m. Eighteenth century interpreters will demonstrate blacksmithing\, spinning and weaving\, and will be in the historic buildings. Seating begins at 10:15 and visitors are invited to stay following the ceremony for a reception hosted by the Patrick Henry Auxiliary and Brookneal Woman&rsquo\;s Club. The Red Hill Chapter of the DAR will provide breakfast for the citizen applicants and their families. &nbsp\;There will also be patriotic songs performed by students from Brookneal Elementary prior to the program. </span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:times new roman\,serif">There is no admission fee for this event. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Patrick Henry's Red Hill 1497 Red Hill Road Brookneal\, VA 24528
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DTSTAMP:20260405T200944Z
URL:https://www.halifaxchamber.net/events/details/naturalization-at-patrick-henry-s-red-hill-05-12-2028-24076
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