Randolph–Marshall Day with Former Governor Jim Gilmore
About this Event
Join us at Historic Masons' Hall in Richmond on Saturday, September 19, for a special morning exploring the lives and legacy of Edmund Randolph and John Marshall, the formation of the Early American Republic, and the remarkable history preserved within the walls of Masons' Hall.
Built in 1785, Masons' Hall is the oldest purpose-built Masonic lodge building in continuous use in the United States and one of Richmond's oldest surviving buildings. For more than 240 years, its members and visitors have included generations of Virginians who helped shape Richmond, the Commonwealth, and the nation.
Among them were Edmund Randolph, who was Virginia's first governor following independence, the nation's first Attorney General, and a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and John Marshall, a Revolutionary War veteran, statesman, and the longest-serving Chief Justice of the United States.
This year's program will feature the Honorable Jim Gilmore, former Governor of Virginia, with remarks exploring Randolph, Marshall, the Early Republic, civic virtue, and the importance of preserving the historic places that connect us to these stories.
Following the program, guests are invited to stay for a tour of Historic Masons' Hall and learn more about the building, the people associated with it, recent historical discoveries, and the ongoing work to preserve and interpret this remarkable Richmond landmark.
Light refreshments will be available.
Event Details
Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Program followed by an optional tour
Historic Masons' Hall
1807 E. Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia
Admission is free. Advance registration is requested.
Free street parking is available in the surrounding area, with two paid parking lots located within one block of Masons' Hall.
Randolph–Marshall Day is open to everyone. Whether you're interested in Richmond history, the founding of the United States, historic preservation, Freemasonry, or simply curious to see inside one of Richmond's oldest buildings, we hope you'll join us.
About Masons' Hall
The Masons' Hall Historic Preservation Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting Historic Masons' Hall and sharing its history with future generations.
There is no charge to attend Randolph–Marshall Day. Guests who wish to support the continued preservation and interpretation of Masons' Hall may make an optional contribution when registering.
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