Patrick Henry Public Speaking Forum
Patrick Henry Public Speaking Forum
January 31, 2026
First Baptist Church
2709 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
Because of the limited number of spots in the Communication merit badge classes Scouts are asked to have the Public Speaking merit badge prior to registering for the Communication merit badge.
While Public Speaking is not a requirement for Communication, it is believed that Scouts can benefit from taking Public Speaking before Communication. Skills learned in Public Speaking will make Communication easier as well as get more out of the Communication class.
Patrick Henry will visit again this year.
Prerequisites:
Communication Merit Badge: requirements 2, 3, 5, 7, and 8
Public Speaking Merit Badge: requirements 1, 2, and 4





