The reenactment mentioned in the update... Your troop is invited to attend and participate in a free performance of The Parsons' Cause--Prelude to Revolution. Five performances will be held this summer. Please see the attachment for details. By attending a performance, scouts can fully or partially complete these merit badge requirements: Citizenship in the Nation -- Requirements 2A and 6 American Heritage -- Requirements 2A, 4B and 4D In addition, scouts are invited to earn service credits by acting as ushers for the performances. The Parsons’ Cause – Prelude to Revolution"But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people." -John AdamsThe "minds and hearts of the people" began to change in Hanover County, Virginia on December 1, 1763. It was there and then that an obscure country lawyer named Patrick Henry challenged the authority of the Church of England and the King of England. In The Parsons’ Cause, as Henry’s case became known, Henry thundered against the King’s disavowal of a law passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses. In addition to thrusting Henry into the forefront of Colonial legal and political circles, The Parsons’ Cause established part of the foundation for the coming American Revolution. The Parsons’ Cause Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to sponsor reenactments of and promote the historical importance of The Parsons’ Cause. The Foundation is pleased to present free public shows of The Parsons’ Cause—Prelude to Revolution, during the summer of 2009. The shows will be held at the same Hanover Courthouse where Henry tried the case in 1763.The reenactments will commence at 11:00 a.m. on the following dates: Saturday, July 18 Saturday, August 1 Saturday, August 15 The reenactment is about 45 minutes in length, and attendees are asked to participate by serving as jurors, parties to the case, gentlemen justices, or parsons. Each attendee is also asked to render his or her verdict in the case by way of ballot. In addition, door prizes will be awarded at each of the summer shows. The Foundation invites you, your family and friends to attend one of the shows. For more information, e-mail jtuckeriii@comcast.net , call 804-837-4900, or view our The Foundation’s website:www.parsonscause.org.In addition to attending a show, your may enjoy a tour of Hanover Tavern (call 804-537-5050 for tour information), which sits across the road from the Courthouse, as well as brunch at the Tavern’s signature restaurant, Michelle’s (call 804-537-5250 for reservations). The Foundation hopes you will be able join us this summer and step back in time to 1763! |
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The Parson's Causeposted Jun 24, 2009 7:46 AM by Andrew Willyard [ updated Jun 24, 2009 7:51 AM ] |