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Treason Trial of Aaron Burr Court End Tour at JMH with The Valentine
The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr: A Court End Tour
Join us for a deep dive into one of America’s first great legal spectacles, the treason trial of Aaron Burr! In the summer of 1807, the national spotlight landed on Richmond’s Court End neighborhood as Chief Justice John Marshall deliberated the fate of accused traitor Aaron Burr. Learn about the intrigue of the Burr Conspiracy, the scandalous “Feast of Treason” hosted by John Wickham, and the lasting impact of this monumental trial. This two-hour experience includes a guided tour of Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House and the Valentine’s Wickham House.
Tours begin at the John Marshall House, 818 E Marshall St.
Parking is available at the Valentine’s lot at 407 N. 10th St.
Tour times:
Friday, September 5th, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Saturday, September 6th, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Pricing:
$30 General Admission, $20 for members of Preservation Virginia and/or the Valentine
The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr: A Court End Tour
Join us for a deep dive into one of America’s first great legal spectacles, the treason trial of Aaron Burr! In the summer of 1807, the national spotlight landed on Richmond’s Court End neighborhood as Chief Justice John Marshall deliberated the fate of accused traitor Aaron Burr. Learn about the intrigue of the Burr Conspiracy, the scandalous “Feast of Treason” hosted by John Wickham, and the lasting impact of this monumental trial. This two-hour experience includes a guided tour of Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House and the Valentine’s Wickham House.
Tours begin at the John Marshall House, 818 E Marshall St.
Parking is available at the Valentine’s lot at 407 N. 10th St.
Tour times:
Friday, September 5th, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Saturday, September 6th, 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Pricing:
$30 General Admission, $20 for members of Preservation Virginia and/or the Valentine