Name: John Marshall House
Address: 818 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA, 23219

Come see the oldest surviving brick structure in the City of Richmond, built for John Marshall and his family in 1790. The site, occupied by the Marshalls and 8-16 enslaved laborers, allows guests to enter the complex yet intriguing world of Richmond in the Early Republic. Learn about the Chief Justice’s legal impact, explore an incredibly preserved historic house and its furnishings, and learn the stories of those who endured and resisted during slavery on site. The John Marshall House is located in Richmond’s historic Court End district and is minutes away from the Virginia State Capitol and the Valentine Museum. Guided tours are available from 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from March–December.

John Marshall House

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The John Marshall House, built in 1790 in the fashionable Court End neighborhood of Richmond, was the home of the Great Chief Justice for forty-five years. Listed on the National and Virginia Historic Registers, the John Marshall House has undergone remarkably few changes since Marshall’s lifetime. The house contains many original Marshall family pieces and the largest collection of Richmond made federal furnishings. Your guided tour of Marshall’s home will remove you from the bustling 21st century urban center of downtown Richmond into a time when the river city was just beginning to flourish as the new Capital of Virginia and the Court End neighborhood was a popular location to live. You can enjoy a guided tour of the house, take a stroll through the colorful garden, visit the museum shop or play a round of quoits (John Marshall's favorite game).

The Library of Virginia’s collections are rich with records documenting the lives of African Americans in Virginia. "Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative" project aims to provide greater accessibility to pre-1865 African American history and genealogy found in the rich primary sources in its holdings. We also offer African American genealogy workshops and an African American Research Guide, and sponsor the annual Strong Men & Women in Virginia History program with Dominion Energy.

Library of Virginia

The Virginia Shop at the Library of Virginia specializes in Virginia-made products from food to jewelry and offers gifts and goodies with a literary twist. You can also find us at the Virginia State Capitol Building where we fill the demand for everything from Founding Father Bobbleheads to books on Virginia history for tourists and Virginia citizens alike.

The Virginia Shops

Discover Richmond Stories with the most experienced guides in the city. From historic cemeteries to the murals of Jackson Ward and the shady streets of Church Hill, our walking and bus tours dive deep into Richmond’s historic sites and charming neighborhoods, uncovering the hidden histories in the art, architecture and landscape around us. The Valentine’s public Richmond walking and bus tours are offered April – November. Visit our event calendar for the full schedule of tours and to purchase tickets.

Richmond History Tours by the Valentine

The Valentine is has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond Stories for over 125 years. Located in the heart of the historic Court End neighborhood, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region. As one of the first museums in Richmond, the Valentine offers bold exhibitions, innovative tours, special events, school programs and more as a way to use the past to inform the present and shape the future. Admission includes 2 hours of parking, a guided tour of the Wickham House and access to our rotating calendar of exhibitions. The Valentine is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. with extended hours (until 7 p.m.) and free admission every Thursday. Visitors can find parking in our lot at 407 N. 10th Street or at the MCV Visitor Parking Deck which is free with validation from our front desk.

The Valentine

The Valentine Museum Store is your go-to destination for gifts that capture the spirit of Richmond. Thoughtfully curated and full of local character, the shop features items inspired by the city’s history, creativity, and culture. Browse a rotating selection of jewelry, tee shirts, stationery, books, and one-of-a-kind finds, many of them handmade by Richmond artists and makers. You’ll also discover products from beloved local businesses, making every purchase a way to support the community and the museum itself. Whether you’re searching for the perfect souvenir, a meaningful gift, or something special just for you, the Valentine Museum Store offers something you won’t find anywhere else. The store is open during museum hours, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stop by on Thursday for extended hours (until 7 p.m.) and free museum admission.

The Valentine Museum Store

Explore the Wickham House, a neoclassical-inspired home steps away from the Virginia State Capitol, built between 1812-1815 for Richmond attorney John Wickham and his wife Elizabeth. New England architect Alexander Parris designed the Wickhams’ home to accommodate their large family and the enslaved individuals who lived and labored there. This historic home allows us to tell the complex story of the Wickham family and the home’s enslaved occupants, revealing the realities of urban slavery and life in early 1800s Richmond. The Wickham House was later purchased by Mann S. Valentine II, and in 1898 became the first home of the Valentine Museum. Today, guided, dialogue-based tours focus on the period of Wickham ownership during the early Federal period and include stories of the free and enslaved inhabitants of the home as well as the Wickham family. Tours are available on the hour from 11-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday, typically last 45-minutes and are included in Valentine museum admission.

The Wickham House

Uncover stories of murder, mayhem, and tragedy while experiencing the secret histories that hide in the shadows. From the Powhatan Confederacy to today’s grisly murders, hear honest accounts from authoritative guides of the events that shaped this beloved River City and led to the very real Richmond Ghosts. Step into the turmoil of Richmond’s dark past. Richmond is where the revolutionary spark was set aflame. From St. John’s Church, Patrick Henry fanned the dream that would eventually transform into the wave of revolution across the 13 United States. It is the place where iconic figures like Benedict Arnold and Thomas Jefferson helped shape history. Richmond is also the home of villains, murderers, and rogues. Of the ghosts and spirits that wander its streets, some are welcoming, others diabolic, but they all have good stories to share. Richmond Ghosts will take you through Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom area – home to some of America’s oldest and most haunted buildings, tunnels, and grounds. These tales are based on historical events, local folklore, and eyewitness accounts. They will delight and scare you with a plethora of paranormal activity. Walk with us through history, the Colonial era, and the chaos of the Civil War, the unfeeling industrial revolution, and on. On your tour, you will feel the shadows of the slave trade’s terrible sins and hear tales that will freeze the very marrow in your bones. Hear chilling tales about the ghosts of the roaring 20s’, the decadent 70s’ and macabre modern specters that refuse to leave Richmond’s streets. We strive to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date information about Richmond’s haunted past and ongoing paranormal activity.

Richmond Ghosts

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The church has a storied history. Among the luminaries who worshiped at St. Peter are John Banister Tabb, the Civil War poet whose thirty eight books comprised the collection of Richmond’s first public library. President John Tyler’s second wife worshiped and was buried at St. Peter Church, and her daughter was married in the church. St. John Neumann ministered to German immigrants in the basement of St Peter. Several of the church’s rectors became bishops elsewhere. Bishop James Gibbons, later Cardinal Gibbons of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, headed the Diocese of Richmond from St. Peter in the 1870s. His desk, which is estimated to be 150 years old, is still at the church.

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