Rocke Hall – Home to Reverend Alexander Whitaker

Henricus Historical Park is proud to reveal an image featuring construction of Rocke Hall. This two-story structure re-creates the home of Reverend Alexander Whitaker. As minister to the settlement, Reverend Whitaker was an influential and highly respected man. His position as minister made him the logical choice to provide a home for Pocahontas when she was brought to Henricus in 1613. He tutored Pocahontas in the English traditions and oversaw her conversion to Christianity. As a close acquaintance of John Rolfe, Reverend Whitaker probably introduced Rolfe to Pocahontas, his future bride. Rocke Hall is on schedule to be completed in time for the next 400th commemoration event about Henricus Colledge on March 26-27.

Welcome to 2011 and the blog for Henricus Historical Park!

Henricus Historical Park would like to invite you to several upcoming events commemorating our 400th anniversary – so mark your calendars now!

All 400th commemoration events at Henricus Historical Park are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children 3-12. Park admission fees are waived for Publick Days 2011 when the 400th anniversary of the founding of Henricus will be commemorated. Additional details about each event and directions to the Park are available at www.henricus.org.

For more information about all Henrico County 400th anniversary events click visit: www.henrico400th.com/calendar

Henricus Historical Park 400th commemoration events in 2011:
• March 26-27: Henricus Colledge – First University Chartered in North America
• May 7-8: Mount Malady – America’s First Hospital
• July 23-24: Tobacco – First Successful Commercial Export
• September 17-18: Publick Days and the Godspeed – 400th Anniversary of Henricus