A bill designating Patrick Henry's last home and burial place, known as Red Hill, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as a national Memorial to Patrick Henry.
PL 99-296 (S.J.Res.187), enacted 05/12/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-296—MAY 12, 1986 
100 STAT. 429 
Public Law 99-296 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Designating Patrick Henry's last home and burial place, known as Red Hill, in the 
May 12, 1986 
Commonwealth of Virginia, as a National Memorial to Patrick Henry. 
[S.J. Res. 187] 
Whereas Patrick Henry was a great orator and leader of the Revolu-
tionary cause in the struggle for independence and in the 
establishment of a new Government of the United States of 
America; and 
Whereas, fifty years ago on August 15, 1935, the Congress au-
thorized establishment of Red Hill, Patrick Henry's last home and 
burial place, as a national monument in tribute and recognition of 
his service to his country, and the authorization was repealed in 
1944 due to insufficient appropriations during distressful times; 
and 
Whereas the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation in 1944 acquired 
Red Hill, located in Charlotte County, Virginia, and has both 
reconstructed his home and restored his original cottage law office 
and grounds as a shrine and museum, in commemoration of the 
entire life of Patrick Henry; and 
Whereas Red Hill is listed on the National Register of Historic 
Places; and 
Whereas the Virginia General Assembly, in its 1985 legislative 
session, has enacted Senate Joint Resolution 82, calling for na-
tional recognition and stewardship of Red Hill by the Federal 
Government; and 
Whereas Scotchtown, Saint John's Church, and Hanover County 
Courthouse are designated National Historic Landmarks, due to 
their historical significance, integrity and representation of key 
moments of Patrick Henry's revolutionary contributions; and 
Whereas May 29, 1736, was the birthdate of Patrick Henry, and 
Scotchtown, Saint John's Church, and Hanover County Court-
house and Red Hill are together planning commemorative activi-
ties for the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Patrick 
Henry's birth during 1986; and 
Whereas it would be appropriate for Congress, as part of the 1986 
commemorative activities, to honor for the benefit of present and 
future generations the entire life of Patrick Henry by a national 
memorialization of this American Patriot's burial place at Red 
Hill, where are also preserved his original cottage law office, his 
reconstructed home, and museum articles depicting his life and 
work: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
16 USC 431 note. 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the last home and 
burial place of Patrick Henry in Charlotte County, Commonwealth 
of Virginia, known as Red Hill, is hereby designated as a National 
Memorial to Patrick Henry, and shall be known as: the Red Hill 
Patrick Henry National Memorial. The Secretary of the Interior is Federal 
authorized and directed to take appropriate action to assure that 
Register, 
this Memorial is announced in the Federal Register, and that Records^""^' 
100 STAT. 430 
PUBLIC LAW 99-296—MAY 12, 1986 
official records and lists are amended, in due course, to reflect this 
addition as being included along with other national memorials 
established by Act of Congress. 
Decorations, 
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Interior, with the concurrence of the 
medals, awards, 
owner of the property, is authorized and directed to place at the 
gravesite on or by June 6, 1986, the anniversary of Patrick Henry's 
death, an appropriate plaque or marker bearing an inscription 
commensurate with the contributions of Patrick Henry to the Amer-
ican Revolution and with the patriotism his words and deeds con-
tinue to inspire in all Americans: Provided, That the ownership of 
Red Hill remains non-Federal, and that the costs of such plaque or 
marker, and of its inscription and maintenance, as well as the costs 
of operations and maintenance for the estate shall be borne from 
non-Federal funds, services, or materials. 
Approved May 12, 1986. 
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HOUSE REPORTS: No. 99-557 (Coram, on Interior and Insular Affairs). 
SENATE REPORTS: No. 99-183 (Comm. on Energy and Natural Resources). 
CONGRESSSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 131 (1985): Dec.^, considered and passed Senate. 
Vol. 132 (1986): Apr.' 28, considered and passed House.