“….but when I consider [Marshall’s] might, his justice, and his wisdom, I do fully believe that if American law were to be represented by a single figure, skeptic and worshipper alike would agree without dispute that the figure could be but one alone, and that one John Marshall.”

Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes

 

 

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Announcing the John Marshall Foundation
Seminar for Richmond Area Teachers of Middle and Senior Level Government Classes, August 11 – 13, 2008

Thanks to generous grants from the The George J. and Effie L. Seay Foundation and the Windsor Foundation, we are pleased to offer at no charge an interactive seminar on the life and legacy of the Great Chief Justice John Marshall. The program is open to teachers of middle and senior level government classes in both public and private area high schools. Space is limited and registration will be on a first come, first served basis.  Learn More.  Application Form.

Our Gift to Donors

 

John Marshall’s Maxims of Democracy.  A donation to the Foundation earns a free copy of this handsome pamphlet.  Learn more.

 

 

 

 

 

They hailed from this commonwealth and they helped to change the world. Many towering figures have called this state (Virginia) home, but who are the greatest Virginians? The Library of Virginia and The Times-Dispatch decided to find out. In a survey, we asked historians and prominent citizens to make their suggestions. During December we are announcing the results. Click this text to see the names of the men and women who served as the jury.

Your Gift Counts!

 

Please consider making a gift and help  The John Marshall Foundation continue its important educational outreach programs in 2008!

Make a gift ONLINE today.

 

 

Fall 2007 John Marshall Foundation Seminar

Download the John Marshall Fall 2007 Teachers Seminar Report

 

The Fall 2007 John Marshall Foundation Seminar came to a conclusion on Monday, October 29th as twenty-three teachers from as many states heard John J. Patrick, Professor of Education Emeritus at Indiana University, deliver his address on “Six John Marshall Supreme Court Decisions.” The California-based Center for Civic Education had selected the teachers from a nationwide nomination process.

Spring 2008 John Marshall Foundation Teacher Seminar Slide Show

You Can Help Restore the Ancestral Oak Hill Cemetery in Virginia

Descendants John Marshall of McLean, Virginia, and Bill Stribling of Markam, Virginia, are inviting Marshall relatives and friends to help restore the cemetery in Oak Hill, Virginia. Find out more, just click here: Restore Oak Hill - Make a Gift   As of February 14th, over 57 descendants have provided $15,075 in gifts toward this appeal. Your gifts are already at work but there is still $9,925 needed to properly restore the wall and gravesites you see above.  We are more than half way to our goal!  View a report and images of the work done so far.

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