n 2005, his 250th birthday year, Richmond celebrates John Marshall and the values that shaped his life. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, from canal boat rides, stirring historic reenactments, lectures, a legal symposium and tours of historic homes, churches, and other historic buildings of Marshall's time. Throughout the year, special events are planned in honor of this great American. History comes to life through exhibits, parties, activities, and the opportunity to visit places rarely open to the public. Experience a generous helping of hospitality, history, and drama, and join us as we say, Happy Birthday, Mr. Chief Justice!

		Click on the brochure thumbnail at left to download our printable brochure. Inside you'll find our calendar of our events, a map of Richmond showing the location of each of them and some background information.		John Marshall House 818 East Marshall Street Richmond, VA 804.648.7998 johnmarshallhouse@apva.org

Friday February 25, 2005 Slavery in John Marshall's Richmond In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Philip Schwarz, Professor Emeritus of History at Virginia Commonwealth University, will speak on slavery in John Marshall's Richmond at the John Marshall House. Contact: 804.698.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Friday April 8, 2005 - Sunday July 31, 2005 Calicoe, Cambrick, and Casimir:Clothing for Work and Fashion in John Marshall’s Richmond, 1790-1835 American and European clothing from the 18th and 19th centuries will be on display in the John Marshall House. The exhibit features items from the collection of noted costume historian, Mary Doering, and reproductions of work clothing. Funded by The Samuel P. Pardoe Foundation. Contact: 804.698.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Friday April 8, 2005 Fashion in the Marshall Era, 1780-1835 Curator's Lecture, tour and reception: Noted costume historian Mary Doering will give a lecture on period clothing followed by a special curator's tour of the exhibit at the John Marshall House. Reservations required due to limited seating. Contact: 804.698.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Sunday April 24, 2005 Canal Boats and Cobblestones This walking tour of the restored canal and historic Shockoe Slip includes the story of John Marshall's contribution as Superintendent of stock sales and as leader of the survey group in 1812 for the proposed expansion of the canal. Contact: Historic Richmond Tours, 804.649.0711
Friday April 29, 2005 Richmond Canal Cruises These narrated cruises/tours focus on Richmond's importance as an international port and the history of the James River and Kanawha Canal. Canal boat rides available, weather permitting, April 30 through October. Contact: Richmond Canal Cruises 804.649.2800 or www.richmondriverfront.com		Saturday April 30, 2005 John Marshall: the Ordinary Life of an Extraordinary Man This exhibit will focus on Marshall's life during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, highlighting his role as a devoted husband and father, an active civic leader, a caring and friendly neighbor, and a warm and gracious host. On display will be items from the library's collection representing everyday life in Richmond during John Marshall's lifetime. Location: Richmond Public Library Contact: 804.646.7223, www.richmondpubliclibrary.org
Saturday April 30, 2005 Liberty and Law Day - Opening Ceremonies William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the United States, will be the keynote speaker at a patriotic community event honoring Justice Marshall with military band music, living history and more. Location: Capitol Square Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Saturday April 30, 2005 "Conviction of Duty" Don't miss this reenactment of an historic conversation that took place between George Washington and John Marshall at Mount Vernon in September 1798. George Washington urged John Marshall to run for Congress thereby launching his career on the national scene. Well-known actor William Sommerfield of Philadelphia will portray George Washington and Richmond's own Mark Greenough will portray John Marshall. Location: Historic Monumental Church, 1100 East Broad Street Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Saturday April 30, 2005 Afternoon Activities, 3 - 5 p.m. Optional activities include guided walking tour of Court End. Bus tour of John Marshall's Richmond. The Hancock-Wirt-Caskie House will be open for tours.		Sunday May 1, 2005 Tour of St. Paul's Church St. Paul's Episcopal Church at Capitol Square, an outstanding example of Greek revival architecture, was designed by Philadelphia architect Thomas S. Stewart in 1845. The sanctuary has 25 stained glass windows. The John Marshall Window, Moses the Lawgiver, was originally installed in 1901 in Monumental Church. Location: St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 815 East Grace Street Contact: 804.643.3589, www.stpauls-episcopal.org
Sunday May 1, 2005 The Road to Revolution Why did the British American colonies jeopardize their prosperity by entering into a revolution against the mother country? Join Dr. Alan V. Briceland, Associate Professor of History at Virginia Commonwealth University, as he discusses the evolving relationship between the crown and the colonies. Location: St. John's Episcopal Church, 2401 East Broad Street Contact: 804.648.5015, www.historicstjohnschurch.org		Sunday May 1, 2005 Second Virginia Convention The Patrick Henry Committee of St. John's Church presents historical reenactments at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Living history interpreters and professional actors in 1770s attire portray 10 of the "founding fathers" who participated in the animated convention debates culminating with Mr. Henry's "Liberty or Death" speech. Mr. Thomas Marshall, delegate from Fauquier County and father of Chief Justice John Marshall, will attend this special presentation. Location: St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street Cost: $5 donation requested Contact: 804.648.5015, www.historicstjohnschurch.org
Thursday May 12, 2005 Cussin' Cousins: Marshall and Jefferson Banner Lecture: Two famous cousins, John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson, were diametrically opposed philosophically and politically. Dr. James C. Kelly, Associate Director of the Virginia Historical Society, will discuss how their differences affected the nation. Chief Justice Marshall was the first president of the Virginia Historical Society from 1831 to 1835. Contact: 804.342.9676, www.vahistorical.org		Sunday May 15, 2005 Portrait Unveiling and Reception The Westmoreland County Museum has commissioned a portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall, who attended school in Westmoreland County with classmate James Monroe. His father, Thomas Marshall, was born in Westmoreland and was a boyhood friend of George Washington. Contact: 804.493.8440, www.westmoreland-county.org/muindex.htm
Monday May 30, 2005 Historic Cemeteries Honor Memorial Day as you walk through St. John's Churchyard and Shockoe Cemetery where Chief Justice John Marshall, members of his family, and his contemporaries are buried. Contact: Historic Richmond Tours at 804.649.0711		Thursday June 9, 2005 Federal Furniture Study Tour of the Marshall House Collection Ron Hurst, Vice President of Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, will give a presentation on Federal-era furniture followed by an in-depth discussion of the pieces in the Marshall collection. The collection at the John Marshall House includes examples of rare southern furniture. Reservations required due to limited seating. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Saturday June 18, 2005 Clash of Titans This walking tour begins with the great Constitutional debates of June 1788 and ends with the election of Jefferson and the appointment of John Marshall as Chief Justice. Richmond was the place to be during the last decade of the 18th century. Contact: 804.222.8595, www.richmonddiscoveries.com		Saturday July 2, 2005 Richmond and the Revolution, 1775-1835 On the eve of the Revolutionary War, Richmond was a small frontier village of 600 people. Learn about the events that took place in the town including the Second Virginia Convention in 1775, the British invasion in 1781 and John Marshall's role in the military. Contact: Historic Richmond Tours; 804-649-0711
Friday July 8, 2005 Federal Silver Gordon Lohr of APVA Preservation Virginia, well-known Richmond lecturer on antiques, will discuss Federal-era silver at the John Marshall House. He will focus on the silver made by London and Richmond silversmiths in the APVA collection and on loan from descendants. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Tuesday July 26, 2005 - Saturday January 7, 2006 John Marshall Considered This exhibit in the Library of Virginia café display cases explores how Chief Justice Marshall was viewed by his contemporaries and by later historians. Contact: 804.692.3500, www.lva.lib.va.us
Thursday August 11, 2005 The Homes of John Marshall in Fauquier and Richmond Louis Malon, Director of Properties for APVA Preservation Virginia, will talk on the Hollow and Oak Hill, Marshall's boyhood homes in Fauquier County, and the architecture of the John Marshall House, his home in Richmond for 45 years. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Thursday August 25, 2005 John Marshall, Envoy to France President Adams’ appointment of John Marshall as Envoy Extraordinary to France during the XYZ Affair resulted in his becoming a national hero. Pat Archer will talk on his diplomatic role in Paris and his friendships with Beaumarchais and Madame de Villette at the John Marshall House. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Saturday September 10, 2005 Birthday Celebration at Masons’ Hall Judge James B. Wilkinson will host a joint meeting of Richmond Randolph Masonic Lodge #19 and Richmond Lodge #10 to honor John Marshall, who served as Grand Master of Virginia in 1793. Chief Justice Marshall was buried with Masonic honors in Shockoe Cemetery by Richmond Randolph Lodge #19. The public is invited to attend at 10 a.m. Contact: 804.231.1827, gwmthomas@aol.com		Friday September 16, 2005 Constitution Day During his years as Chief Justice, John Marshall became the nation's primary interpreter and defender of the Constitution. Charles F. Hobson, Editor of The Papers of John Marshall, will speak on Chief Justice Marshall and the U. S. Constitution. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Sunday September 18, 2005 Legal Eagles During the Early Republic, the best lawyers in the nation lived in Richmond. This walking tour highlights the lives and careers of many of these prominent men-Chancellor George Wythe, Governor Edmund Randolph, Chief Justice John Marshall, U.S Attorney General William Wirt, prominent attorneys John Wickham and Daniel Call, and other illustrious lawyers of the day. Contact: Historic Richmond Tours; 804.649.0711		Thursday September 22, 2005 The Reflections of an Editor on his Subject Lecture by Charles Hobson, Editor of The Papers of John Marshall and resident scholar at William and Mary Law School. Display of selected Marshall documents in the Law School lobby beneath the portrait of Chief Justice John Marshall. Exhibit in the William and Mary Law School lobby. Contact: 757.221.3800
Friday September 23, 2005 Was Marbury v. Madison Correctly Decided? This seminar is on the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that established judicial review. Presented by the John Marshall Foundation. Location: Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard Contact: www.vba.org/jmfinfo.htm		Saturday September 24, 2005 John Marshall's 250th Birthday A wreath-laying ceremony will be held at John Marshall's gravesite. Location: Location: Shockoe Cemetery, Hospital Street Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Saturday September 24, 2005 Walking Tour of Shockoe Cemetery Take a guided tour of Shockoe Cemetery where the who's who of Federal-era Richmond are buried. The tour begins immediately after the wreath-laying ceremony. Location: Shockoe Cemetery, Hospital Street Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Saturday September 24, 2005 John Marshall Birthday Festivities A fun-filled afternoon of family activities will take place at the John Marshall House. Living history, games, music, and refreshments. Location: John Marshall House, 818 East Marshall Street Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Saturday September 24, 2005 Gala Birthday Banquet Associate Justice Anthony M. Kennedy of the U.S Supreme Court will be keynote speaker at this ticketed event sponsored by the John Marshall Foundation. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org		Sunday September 25, 2005 A Service of Morning Prayer Honoring Chief Justice Marshall After the disastrous theater fire on December 26, 1811, that claimed 72 lives, Chief Justice John Marshall was asked to raise funds to erect an appropriate monument. Support was raised to build Monumental Church, designed by well-known American architect Robert Mills. This service, conducted by Rector Randolph Hollerith who is a Marshall descendant, will honor the Chief Justice using the 1789 Book of Common Prayer. The public is invited to attend. Location: Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 1201 West Franklin Street Contact: 804.255.1779, www.doers.org
Saturday October 1, 2005 Tour of Marshall Family Homes in Fauquier County This is a rare opportunity to visit John Marshall's boyhood homes (the Hollow built in 1765 and Oak Hill built in 1773) and later houses built by his sons. These houses are privately owned and not normally open to the public. Contact: Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Society, 540.364.3430		Friday October 28, 2005 Lafayette's Visit to Richmond During the Revolutionary War, the Marquis de Lafayette brought 3,000 troops to defend Richmond from invasion by the British in April 1781. In 1824 he returned for a triumphal visit and was feted across America. Chief Justice John Marshall was his official host in Virginia. Learn more about his visit and the warm friendship between Marshall and Lafayette at the John Marshall House. Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org
Friday November 11, 2005 Veterans’ Day at the John Marshall House John Marshall served as an officer in the Culpeper Minutemen and the Continental Army. At Valley Forge he was General Washington's chief legal officer. His military experiences shaped his beliefs for a strong central government. Tour of the John Marshall House.		Tuesday November 22, 2005 - Sunday January 8, 2006 Holiday Traditions Celebrate the holidays with Federal-era Christmas decorations on display at the John Marshall House from Thanksgiving (November 22, 2005) to Twelfth Night (January 8, 2006). Contact: 804.648.7998, www.john-marshall.org