Join us at the John Marshall House for our collections tour where you will get an up-close look at objects that reveal the personal connections of Chief Justice John Marshall and the enduring ties carried forward by generations of his descendants. Examine name plates, serial numbers, makers’ marks, and engravings that help us piece together […]
Join us at the John Marshall House for our collections tour where you will get an up-close look at objects that reveal the personal connections of Chief Justice John Marshall and the enduring ties carried forward by generations of his descendants. Examine name plates, serial numbers, makers’ marks, and engravings that help us piece together […]
This focus tour explores the experiences of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at the John Marshall House from 1790 to 1835. Discover what daily life was like for those held in bondage, learn the names and stories of individuals enslaved at the site, and gain a deeper understanding of how […]
Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House and the Valentine Museum’s John Wickham House for a deep dive into one of America’s first great legal spectacles. 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 […]
Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House and the Valentine Museum’s John Wickham House for a deep dive into one of America’s first great legal spectacles. 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 […]
Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House and the Valentine Museum’s John Wickham House for a deep dive into one of America’s first great legal spectacles. 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 […]
Join Preservation Virginia’s John Marshall House and the Valentine Museum’s John Wickham House for a deep dive into one of America’s first great legal spectacles. 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 […]
This focus tour explores the experiences of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at the John Marshall House from 1790 to 1835. Discover what daily life was like for those held in bondage, learn the names and stories of individuals enslaved at the site, and gain a deeper understanding of how […]
Join the John Marshall House for the first Urban Slavery Walking tour of the season. Visit six locations downtown that define, illustrate, and place urban slavery in Richmond’s Early Republic history.
Born March 18, 1766 in Yorktown, Virginia, Polly Marshall came of age alongside the new nation. After settling in Richmond with her husband, the future Chief Justice John Marshall, Polly built her life amongst the capital city’s elite.
Born March 18, 1766 in Yorktown, Virginia, Polly Marshall came of age alongside the new nation. After settling in Richmond with her husband, the future Chief Justice John Marshall, Polly built her life amongst the capital city’s elite.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the John Marshall House on an Urban Slavery Walking tour. Visit six proximal locations in downtown Richmond that define, illustrate, and place urban slavery into the city’s Early Republic landscape. The Urban Slavery Walking Tour runs up to 90 minutes, starting and ending at the John Marshall House (818 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA). […]