Meet Paul Thilman!
Colonial History of Hanover County:
The Courthouse & Tavern Area

Sunday, April 19, 2026


Meet Paul Thilman, owner of the Revolutionary War-era tavern at Hanover Courthouse! Hear a first-person account of events which led to and occurred during the War in Courthouse area.

David Deal, Executive Director of the Hanover Tavern Foundation, will portray Mr. Thilman.



Free Event!
Sunday, April 19
3pm
Historic Hanover Courthouse



An Afternoon with Author & Historian
Jon Kukla
Sunday, June 28: 3pm
Hanover Tavern's Bradley Theater

Dr. Kukla will offer fresh views of events that occurred in June 1776! Celebrate the adoption of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that includes an important statement on Religious Freedom, the election of Patrick Henry as Governor of the Commonwealth and the final adoption of the Constitution of Virginia!

The Virginia Declaration was written primarily by George Mason, described by Dr. Kukla as a philosophical soulmate of Patrick Henry. The document shares language with the Declaration of Independence, the constitutions of other states and the Bill of Rights.
Reserve your theater tickets now on Eventbrite! $5.00 ea.


An exclusive Dinner with Dr. Kukla will follow for Sponsors in the Tavern’s Arch Room: $125.00 ea.
A portion of your dinner ticket will be a tax-deductible donation towards the event.

If you would like to attend this exclusive dinner with the author, please mail your check to:

Hanover County Historical Society, Inc.
P. O. Box 91
Hanover, Virginia 23069-0091


Or call (804) 781-7073.




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