Historic Sites: John Marshall House

Dec
10

Event

Winter Wander at the John Marshall House

Dec 10, 2023

12:00 pm — 4:00 pm

Join Richmond’s downtown museums for a holiday open house on Sunday, December 10, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Each of the historic sites/museums will offer a variety of holiday history tours, refreshments, crafts, activities and more! Most participating sites are offering free admission and activities. This year’s Winter Wander fun will continue in …

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Nov
25

Event

Christmas in Early America Tours at the John Marshall House

Nov 25, 2023 - Dec 17, 2023

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Enhance your winter holiday with a visit to the historic John Marshall House. Join us for our 45-minute “Christmas in Early America” guided tour from November 25th to December 17th and see the Chief Justice’s 1790 home bedecked in period garnish and ornament. Learn about holiday customs of the period and what Christmas meant to …

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Oct
21

Event

John Marshall House Haunted History Tours

Oct 21, 2023

7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

Join the historic John Marshall House on October 21 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for a haunted history tour. During your 30-40 minute guided tour of the 1790 home of Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall, your docent will immerse you in 18th Century haunted Richmond history and our friends from the Center for …

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Sep
27

Event

Homeschool Days at Historic Sites

Sep 27, 2023

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Oct 4, 2023

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Oct 11, 2023

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Oct 18, 2023

10:00 am — 2:00 pm

Homeschool families are invited to visit Preservation Virginia’s five historic sites for a special day of tours and hands-on programs! Bacon’s Castle and Smith’s Fort on Wednesday, September 27. Cape Henry Lighthouse on Wednesday, October 4. John Marshall House on Wednesday, October 11. Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown on Wednesday, October 18. Any questions please contact Meika …

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Sep
14

Event

Sweet Justice: BBQ and Brews

Sep 14, 2023

5:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Father of the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Marshall, enjoyed barbecue, lawn games and the Constitution, and this fall in recognition of his 268th birthday we invite you to celebrate in similar fashion. Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House in our inaugural event Sweet Justice: BBQ & Brews on Thursday, September 14th from 5 p.m. …

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Sep
16

Event

Debating the Nation: Constitution Day Focus Tour at the John Marshall House

Sep 16, 2023

10:00 am — 5:00 pm

Sep 17, 2023

11:00 am — 5:00 pm

In the 1819 landmark Supreme Court case, McCulloch v. Maryland, Chief Justice John Marshall said, “The Constitution is intended to endure for ages to come and consequently to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs.” Marshall revered the U.S. Constitution above all else, but how did this government come to be and what role did …

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Sep
1

Event

Treason Trial of Aaron Burr Court End Tour with The Valentine

Sep 1, 2023

10:00 am — 4:00 pm

Sep 2, 2023

10:00 am — 4:00 pm

One of the first legal spectacles in America, the Treason Trial of Aaron Burr placed the focus of the nation to Richmond, Virginia, to see how Chief Justice John Marshall would decide the fate of former Vice President Aaron Burr. The Court End neighborhood is especially significant to this trial, with many of the key …

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Jul
11

Event

The XYZ Affair and Early American Democracy Virtual Program

Jul 11, 2023

7:00 pm — 8:00 pm

In the years immediately following the American Revolution, the young United States had to figure out who they were on an international stage and did so through treaties, trade, diplomacy, and both neutrality and war with other countries. How did America emerge in the world following independence? How did American leaders view our future as …

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Aug
26

Event

Spirits of Court End Tour with Haunts of Richmond

Aug 26, 2023

7:00 pm — 9:00 pm

Join the John Marshall House and Haunts of Richmond as we guide you through the fascinating haunts of Court End. Hear tales of the mysterious, tragic and spine-chilling things that have led to numerous reports of paranormal activity in this historic neighborhood. Your visit will include a 30-minute guided haunted history tour of the 1790 …

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Jun
20

Event

Black Rebellion in Early America Virtual Program

Jun 20, 2023

7:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House in an exploration of three Black rebellions that took place in the Early Republic United States: Gabriel’s Conspiracy of 1800, the German Coast Uprising of 1811, and Nat Turner’s Rebellion of 1831. This program will examine the causes, history, and legacies of these three Black rebellions and discuss how …

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