Hype for the Future 98I: Patrick Henry’s Red Hill

Introduction

Located near the county line between Charlotte County to the east and Campbell County to the west, in the area somewhat to the southeast of the City of Lynchburg, is the historic plantation estate of Patrick Henry. Today, the historic plantation estate continues to overlook the Roanoke River, somewhat accessible from the eastern vicinity of Route 501 near the Town of Brookneal in southeastern Campbell County (though the estate house itself is primarily in western Charlotte County, west of Charlotte Court House and associated communities).

Context

Sometimes, visitors can capture chances to meet direct descendants of Patrick Henry on the site of the historic Red Hill estate, which also offers interesting tours associated with the lanterns of the era and throughout the area. Today, Patrick Henry’s Red Hill is also identified as a national memorial intending to celebrate a Revolutionary War hero.