At Resistance Candles, every flame tells a story—and few are as fiery, bold, and uncompromising as that of Patrick Henry.

Our Liberty or Death candle captures the very spirit of his legendary words:

"Give me liberty, or give me death!"
—Spoken on March 23, 1775, at the Second Virginia Convention.

But what made that moment so pivotal—and why does it still matter today?

In the months leading up to the American Revolution, the colonies simmered with unrest. British troops occupied Boston. The Intolerable Acts had tightened their grip on daily life. Many colonial leaders remained hesitant, torn between hopes for reconciliation and growing calls for resistance.

Then came a decisive moment from Patrick Henry.

Standing before the delegates at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia, during the Second Virginia Convention, Henry delivered a fiery speech urging immediate military readiness.

War loomed, and he warned that delay meant defeat:

These words were a rallying cry. Virginia soon began organizing militias and gathering supplies. And shortly after, the first shots of the Revolution echoed at Lexington and Concord.

Our Liberty or Death candle  commemorates this historic moment. 

🧭 Scent Notes: Smoldering cinnamon and rebellious spice. Deep amber layered over weathered wood, rising from the scorched ground of resistance.

Lighting this candle is like stepping into that convention hall—where conviction hung in the air and the price of freedom was everything.

At Resistance Candles, we believe in remembering what our nation was founded on—courage, principle, and sacrifice.

In an age that often forgets or rewrites history, we choose to honor it—one flame at a time.

Lighting this candle may seem like a straightforward act. But the simplest ones can often remind us that freedom isn’t given. It’s earned, protected, and passed down.

Whether you’re lighting it during your morning routine or using it as a centerpiece for your patriotic gatherings, let it serve as a quiet rebellion—against apathy, against complacency, and for truth.

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Patrick Henry’s words echo through history. In a moment when men could have run for comfort, his words challenged them to pursue the chance of liberty, even when it could cost them their lives.

When you light the Liberty or Death candle, you’re joining the ranks of those who refuse to forget what liberty costs.

We're carrying on the legacy that American patriots stood and died for. 

🛒 Shop now and bring the fire of the rebellion home.