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LUNCH & LEARN: John Sinclair v. General John Marshall, 1794

LUNCH & LEARN: John Sinclair v. General John Marshall, 1794

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Today is the 230th anniversary of the town's second most dramatic event - the 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, 2024 - July 22, 2024
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Isle of Wight County

Isle of Wight County Museum
103 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430

Category: Lecture/Seminar
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