Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial

Things To Do Near Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial

Stop at the visitor center to get an orientation of this property before beginning to explore it. See the historic buildings, including Patrick Henry’s home, his law office, a colonial kitchen, a tobacco-curing barn, and slave quarters. Living history days are frequently held here with special activities. 

Hiking Trails

• Quilter’s Trail

  Start this trail at the restored log cabin at Red Hill Patrick Henry National Monument. This trail allows you to see the tobacco-curing barn and the ordering pit. It ends at the Enslaved & African American Cemetery. 

  Location

  Quilter’s cabin, Red Hill Patrick Henry National Monument, 1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, VA 24528

  Length

  0.5 miles

  Intensity

  Easy

• Sharp Top Trail

  The Sharp Top Trail starts near the Peaks of the Otter Visitor Center. This trail ascends to a height of over 1,300 feet in elevation, and there are great views all along the way. This mountain was once thought to be the highest in Virginia, so you will definitely get a workout as you make your way up. The reward is the incredible views from the top. 

  Location

  Near Peaks of the Otter Visitor Center, 85919 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bedford, VA 24523

  Length

  2.3 miles

  Intensity

  Strenuous

• Mount Pleasant Trail

  The Mount Pleasant Trail runs through George Washington National Forest’s Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area in Amherst County, Virginia. Start this hike by going through the right horse gate. This trail will bring you to a saddle near Pompey Mountain, and it uses the Henry Lanum Trail for most of its return route. 

  Location

  Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area, George Washington National Forest, Oronoco, VA 24483

  Length

  5.5 miles

  Intensity

  Easy

Sightseeing

• SeaQuest Lynchburg

  Interact with marine life and other animals at SeaQuest Lynchburg. You can go snorkeling in a tank with stingrays and touch a sloth. There are lots of animals to feed and interact with during your visit. 

  Location

  3405 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

• Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre

  Go snowboarding, sledding, tubing, and snowboarding all year long at Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre. You can even take snowboarding lessons. Once you get tired of playing in the artificial snow, you can head over to the trampolines. 

  Location

  4000 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

• Percival’s Island Natural Area

  This 1.5-mile-long island has been left in its natural state. It is a great place to go fishing in the James River. The old railroad track bed running down the center of the island is a good place for a bike ride. 

  Location

  1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Museums

• Point of Honor

  Point of Honor is a Federal-style home built in 1815. See rotating documentaries about early life in Virginia. Then, tour the Diggs Gallery to learn about early medical equipment before taking a tour of the main house filled with many antique pieces. 

  Location

  109 Norwood Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

• Maler Museum of Art

  View works of art by American artists of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries at the Maler Museum of Art. This facility was initially constructed in 1952 by the National Gallery of Art as an emergency place to house artwork in the event of a war. From that beginning, their permanent collection has grown to over 1,000 pieces. 

  Location

  1 Quinlan Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Nearby Shops and Restaurants

• Accents Flags, Gifts and Home Decor

  Find seasonal flags, doormats, garden items, wreaths, pillows, plaques, and florals to give your home or RV a new look by shopping at Accents Flags, Gifts and Home Décor. Many of their items are seasonal. This business has been serving customers for more than 30 years. 

  Location

  1716 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503

• Beeswax Candle Co.

  Find a variety of candles at Beeswax Candle Co. Each one is made with 100% beeswax and has a 100% cotton wick. This locally owned company started as a way for five women to earn money while their kids were in school, and it grew into a booming business. 

  Location

  109 13th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503

• Texas Inn

  A large Texas-style omelet or a two-plate with your favorite breakfast meat is a great way to start the day. Then, enjoy an outstanding hamburger or a bowl of chili for lunch. This restaurant has been in business since 1935. 

  Location

  422 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA 24503

• Shoemakers American Grille

  You will love the historical setting of the upscale Shoemakers American Grille. The intimate booths at this restaurant make it an excellent place for a date, or you can choose the beautiful patio setting. Enjoy dining on your favorite steak or chicken entrees. 

  Location

  1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

How To Get To Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial

If you are coming from Richmond, it is about a two-hour drive to Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial. Take Interstate 76 South to Virginia State Route 360. Head west, and turn on U.S. 15 towards Keysville. Turn right on Virginia State 40. Turn left onto Mount Calvary Road and left onto Patrick Henry Road. In about 8 miles, turn right onto Red Hill Road. Go approximately 1.5 miles, and you will see this location on your right. 

Address

1250 Red Hill Road, Brookneal, VA 24528

Fee: Entry fee (adults age 18 to 64) $8.0

Fee: Entry fee (seniors age 65 and up) $7.0

Fee: Entry fee (children ages 5 to 17) $4.0

Children under 5 receive free entry to the memorial.

If you love history and remote locations, be sure to visit Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial. Learn more about Patrick Henry, who is best remembered for the quote “Give me liberty or give me death!” See how tobacco farms operated during the colonial era. Then, head out to enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding this area. Lynchburg is less than 60 minutes to the north. You can sled and snowboard all year long in this historic community. There are great places to shop where you can pick up new items for your RV or home. There are also marvelous places to dine. Make getting around this remote area of Virginia easier by bringing your RV. If you do not have one, you can rent one from RVshare and take advantage of 24-hour roadside assistance during your travels.