John Marshall House: 2013 Events

John Marshall House 2013

 818 East Marshall Street, Richmond VA 23219

804- 648- 7998, johnmarshallhoue@preservationvirginia.org

 Admission: Preservation Virginia Members Free;   Adults $8; Seniors (55+) $6;   Children (under 18) $4;  

Students with ID $4;   Children 3 and under Free; AAA Adults $7

 

March 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013 The Women in the Marshall Household

               Fridays and Saturdays 10- 5, Sundays 12- 5

Spring has sprung, and with it the ladies of the house make changes to reflect the season.
Come share with us the opening of the house for the new year of 2013.
An open house, and themed tours with featured artifacts!

 

May 17, 2013 Secret Garden Party

               Friday 5:30- 8:30

Celebrate the urban garden at this progressive party in Richmond’s historic Court End neighborhood. Each garden will feature a different beverage, refreshments and entertainment. It’s like five parties for the price of one! Reservations include admission to all museums and historic homes.
The White House of the Confederacy – 1201 E. Clay Street
The John Marshall House – 818 E. Marshall Street
Monumental Church – 1224 E. Broad Street
Becky's Healing Garden at VCU Massey Cancer Center - 401 College Street
Valentine Richmond History Center, 1015 E. Clay Street
Reservations can be made via PayPal for $30 per person until Monday, May 13, 2013 at 5 p.m.
After this date, tickets will be sold at each site for $35 per person.
Guests may begin or end at any location.
Guests must present photo id upon entry.
Parking is available at area lots or on the street throughout Court End neighborhood.
Please visit the website to purchase your tickets. www.rvasecretgardenparty.com or call (804) 643- 7404

 

June 1, 2013- August 30, 2013 Summer in John Marshall’s Richmond

               Fridays and Saturdays 10- 5, Sundays 12- 5

The city of Richmond provides a good Southern summer. Imagine cool breezes coming up from the James River, fans dangling from ladies' hands, and gentlemen seeking the shade of large trees in the gardens. The John Marshall house has what you need to cool off too, step back in time with us.  The house is changing seasons, and providing an open house, themed tours and featuring artifacts!

 

August 31, 2013- November 29, 2013 The Chief Justice in Richmond

               Fridays and Saturdays 10- 5, Sundays 12- 5

Leaves change with the season, and so does the John Marshall house!
Come see the new changes for the season. We provide you an open house, themed tours and featured artifacts.

 

September 21, 2013- September 22, 2013 Celebrate John Marshall’s Birthday

Saturday 10- 5, Sunday 12- 5

John Marshall is turning 258 this year! Come celebrate with the staff, there will be cake and an open house.

 

September 28, 2013 Museum Day

        Saturday 10-5

 
In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket...for free.

  For more information visit their website at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday

November 30, 2013- December 31, 2013 A Federal Christmas

               Fridays and Saturdays 10- 5, Sundays 12- 5

Come celebrate the holidays with the Marshall family. 
There will be an open house, themed tours, and featured artifacts.
AND A NEW DOLL HOUSE!

 

December 9, 2013 Court End Christmas

      The John Marshall House museum will participate once again in Richmond's annual Court End Christmas event. This event celebrates one of Richmond's oldest neighborhoods and represents a consortium between The Valentine Richmond History Center, The Museum of the Confederacy, The John Marshall House, the Virginia State Capitol, and St. John's Church. 
Includes historic house tour and special activities.