Last fall I spent a wonderful weekday doing something that I've never done before, attending a naturalization ceremony at Scotchtown. Attending as Henry himself, along with 2nd wife Dorothea portrayed by the talented Dr. Lynn Price, I gained a new respect and admiration for immigrants seeking citizenship. While reflecting on the fact that Patrick Henry's own father John was himself an immigrant from Scotland, I was thankful for the opportunity to be among folks with such pride for what they had accomplished. I'm looking forward to attending more of these, should I have the opportunity.
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