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    The John Marshall House

    4.1 (14 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Little wine cellar/storage room off gift shop
    Stephanie G.

    This place only has 5 previous reviews, and it's sad that an important early figure in American history in a state's capitol city doesn't have a higher visitor count. Doesn't advertise well? Hours are too limiting? (only looks like it's open Fri, Sat, Sun.) When my boyfriend and I arrived and asked when the next tour was, they said "right now!" so I got the impression there was a lot of waiting around by the tour guides. The tour guide (and an intern with him) were both college-aged guys, so at first I was concerned, but they really seemed to know their stuff and answer any questions we had. It's a decent historical house, including a little about John Marshall's childhood and being one of 15 kids, to his adult life and career, to his daughter inheriting the house. They have several of his personal items and a letter addressed to him from George Washington. It's not the fanciest old house I've been to, but it was interesting and I think it deserves more foot traffic. I enjoyed the eagerness of the employees to share their knowledge.

    Hannah H.

    This is a large 2-story brick house by the library that was the home to John Marshall and his wife, Polly, from 1790 to 1835. You learn about Marshall in U.S. History/Social Studies classes in school - the 'Great Chief Justice' that created the modern Supreme Court and his decision in the Marbury v. Madison case. You can take a guided tour of the house and see the original furnishings, stroll around the garden, check out the museum shop, and also try out a game of Quoits (Marshall's favorite game). +across from the library

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    He then went on to describe Aaron Burr and how he eventually found himself on trial for treason, and how John Marshall became involved.

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    We had a great summit at the Valentine. The set up was perfect and the staff were very attentive to…read moreour needs the meeting area was clean and well ventilated. After the event we were able to move about the museum that at some interesting items relevant to Richmond modern and older history. Great little museum to visit.

    The Valentine, aka The Wickham House is located in downtown Richmond, and a stone's throw from the…read moreJ. Marshall House. It was a special tour that brought me to the Wickham House. Don't be confused by the name, The Valentine. This 19th-century home was purchased in 1898 by Mann Valentine Jr. who added a museum to the property and renamed it The Valentine. My visit was part of a dual tour with the John Marshall House (treason trial of A. Burr). The tour started promptly at the appointed time, and we began our tour of the home. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the Wickham house, the family and the history of that time. Her tour was much more than a simple recitation. She brought the home to life through her descriptions, easily fielded questions and encouraged discussions. We all gained a clear picture of life at that time as well as the role that John Wickham played in history. The house is kept in beautiful condition with many examples of how the family lived, from clothing to imagined food out on the table. I was truly impressed by the beauty of the home. After the tour we were able to meander through the museum that is a part of the property. It is an interesting stroll through Richmond's history from the early 1800's to the present. I would definitely suggest a visit here if you are a history fanatic. Check out your options for parking before you get here (I parked in one of the local garages and spent about $15).

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    Sometimes being a Richmonder, you miss out on local hotel spots because you live here! As a result,…read morethis was my first time going to Quirk and I can't believe I've never been! It's such a cute little gem with amazing food (shoutout to the broccolini and the twice cooked chicken, so yummy!!). I stayed overnight as a little birthday gift to myself and I really enjoyed it. I love the decor and the vibe, it's a great place to get some work done as well! I'll definitely be back.

    I knew this was an old, updated building, but I was very disappointed with this hotel…read more There was no hot water in the bathroom sink, so I had to shave in the shower (with no mirror); and the shower water was barely warm enough for the shower. The toilet ran after flushing unless I went back and gave the handle a little jiggle. There were no electrical outlets in the bathroom -- none! I had to plug in my electric toothbrush on one of the nightstands. There was a double electrical outlet at the desk, but the refrigerator plug covered part of the second outlet, so I had to unplug the refrigerator to plug in my laptop. (Fortunately, I had no need for the fridge.) The room was chilly when I got there, but I couldn't figure out how to set the HVAC for heat. The only plus was that the bed was very comfortable. But that was not enough to make up for all the other shortcomings. I do not recommend this hotel. It is very expensive and not anywhere near worth it.

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