In celebration of Women’s History Month, your guided tour of the John Marshall House will include a visit to an exhibition of rarely displayed collections objects and archival materials that illustrate the lives of the diverse women related to Chief Justice John Marshall’s household. You will learn more about John and Polly Marshall’s family members, …

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 …

Who, and what, made the man who made the Supreme Court? Join us on February 2, 2023 at 7 p.m. in our signature virtual program “John Marshall at Home”, which explores the varying, and often competing, identities John Marshall possessed throughout his life, including: son, soldier, scholar, husband, father, lawyer, Chief Justice, enslaver, and Quoits …

Which legal precedents once limited women’s equality and treatment under the law, from Chief Justice John Marshall’s lifetime in the Early Republic to present? What journey has taken place in the United States to progress women’s access to and equality within the male-dominated legal sphere, and what progress is still left to accomplish? Join Preservation …

During their 48-year love story, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court always referred to his wife as his “dearest Polly.” Join the John Marshall House staff at for a very special event as we delve into the shared romance between John and Polly Marshall. Explore their 1790 home and hear tales of their love …

Chief Justice John Marshall (1755-1835) served 34-years on the U.S. Supreme Court (1801-1835) and during his illustrious tenure during America’s Early Republic, Marshall asserted the power and authority of the federal judiciary. Marshall developed his legal legacy through his vast precedent-setting, including the concept of judicial review shaped during Marbury v. Madison (1803). Not all …

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 …

Richmond’s historic John Marshall House–the 1790 home of the 4th Supreme Court Chief Justice–existed as an urban site of forced labor for over 65 enslaved men, women, and children between 1790 and 1835. Join our Museum Educators in this virtual program that explores the lives and labors of those the Chief Justice enslaved at 9th …

Join Richmond’s downtown museums for a holiday open house on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 12pm-5pm. 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. During Winter Wander, the John Marshall House will offer Christmas in Early …