Hanover Tavern Foundation

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The Scene – Only the exterior of the historic Hanover Courthouse is open to the public, but you'll find the unusual Colonial architecture and gentle, grassy park of the Old Court Green a charming stop on any auto tour. Perfectionists will appreciate how few changes have been made to the 1735 structure since Patrick Henry practiced law here, and how well it has survived. – – The courthouse complex, on Route 301 just south of Ashland, also includes the early 19th century stone jail, the old clerk's office and a monument to Confederate soldiers and "the noble women who…