Today is the 232nd anniversary of the town's confrontation between accused privateer John Sinclair and U.S. Cavalry commander John Marshall, future Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Join us to learn the details of this locally infamous engagement and then take a short walk down South Church Street to the actual scene of the drama.
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July 22, 2026 - July 22, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Isle of Wight County
Isle of Wight County Museum 103 Main Street Smithfield, VA 23430
Category: Lecture/Seminar
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