When was it published?

June 15, 1739 in The Virginia Gazette

Story June 15, 1739

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Whitefield Preaching, Vast Multitudes, Rose Green Crowd, Publoe Church, Colliers Subscription, School House

Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia

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Rev. Mr. Whitefield preached to vast multitudes at Bowling-Green, Hannam-Mount, Roe Green, Brick-Yard near Glass-Houses, and Publoe over several days, with crowds exceeding 20,000 at one site. He dined with colliers at Two Mile Mill and started a subscription for a school-house for their children, which received strong support.

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On Sunday last the Rev. Mr. Whitefield preach'd at the Bowling-Green, Hannam-Mount, and Roe Green, to vast Multitudes. (At Rose-Green there were upwards of 20,000; at the Bowling-Green, on Monday, not less than 7 or 8000.) On Tuesday at the Brick-Yard near the Glass-Houses. On Wednesday the Church was offered at Publoe, but not being near big enough for the People, they withdrew to a Common hard by; there were forty Horse, and many got up in the Trees. On Thursday he dined with the Colliers at Two Mile Mill, and began a Subscription for a School-House to teach their Children; which met with uncommon Encouragement.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Whitefield Preaching Vast Multitudes Rose Green Crowd Publoe Church Colliers Subscription School House

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Mr. Whitefield Colliers

Where did it happen?

Bowling Green, Hannam Mount, Roe Green, Brick Yard Near The Glass Houses, Publoe, Two Mile Mill

Story Details

Key Persons

Rev. Mr. Whitefield Colliers

Location

Bowling Green, Hannam Mount, Roe Green, Brick Yard Near The Glass Houses, Publoe, Two Mile Mill

Event Date

Sunday Last And Following Days

Story Details

Rev. Mr. Whitefield preached to vast multitudes at multiple locations from Sunday to Wednesday, with large crowds including over 20,000 at Rose-Green. On Thursday, he dined with colliers and began a subscription for a school-house to teach their children, which met with uncommon encouragement.