Purchased & Possessed: Urban Slavery at the Marshall House

Purchased & Possessed: Urban Slavery at the Marshall House

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Did you know that John Marshall split time between his city home and Henrico farm? How did slavery differ at Marshall’s city home versus his rural farm on the Chickahominy? Geneva Weidhaas of the John Marshall House examines the lives and labors of those the Chief Justice enslaved on his city property from 1790 to 1835. We’ll explore the sources that exist that help to share the stories of Henry, Robin, Agnes, and others who helped the Marshall home run smoothly. This lecture will have a livestream option in addition to being in person.

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February 08, 2026 - February 08, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Henrico County

1600 Hilliard Rd
Richmond, VA 23228