Join author Mark Couvillon for this virtual presentation as he discusses his new book, In Sickness and in Health: The Marriage of Patrick Henry and Sarah Shelton.
About the book:
In Sickness and in Health highlights the marriage of Henry and Shelton – a previously under-researched aspect of Henry’s life. Couvillon’s book helps dispel rumors and provides more clarity regarding Sarah’s struggle with mental illness and her untimely death.
PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH HERE!
About the author:
Mark Couvillon has spent the last four decades researching Patrick Henry’s life. Mark received his degree in American History and Archaeology from Longwood College. Since 1990 he has been employed by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Prior to his employment at Colonial Williamsburg, he worked for the Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation and at Red Hill. He also served as a Trustee for the Patrick Henry National Memorial.
Couvillon has written numerous articles and five books on the Patriot, including Patrick Henry’s Virginia (2001) and The Demosthenes of His Age (2013).
This event is FREE and will be streamed on Red Hill’s social media pages. Registration is required. Links to view the presentation will be emailed to you after registering.
This event is made possible by funding from Virginia Humanities.
