Regular summer reenactments began during America's Bicentennial in 1976. This event attracts thousands of people each summer and is generally recognized as the longest running historical performance in Richmond. This year will be the 28th season of the reenactment and the 228th anniversary of Patrick Henry's speech.A special anniversary performance is held on the Sunday in March closest to March 23, the actual date of Henry's speech. This year's performance will be held on March 23, 2003.
Church doors will open to the public for unreserved seating at 1:30 p.m. for each 2:00 p.m. show. The Church can accommodate up to 400 people. Free on-street parking is available. A voluntary donation is collected at the end of each performance.