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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Jefferson National Expansion MemorialPediment above door on the Old Courthouse exterior
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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
Historic Trials

The Old Courthouse was the site of the first two trials of the pivotal Dred Scott case in 1847 and 1850. It was also where Virginia Minor's case for a woman's right to vote came to trial in the 1870s.


Follow these links to learn about the Dred Scott trial and the Virginia Minor trial from Bob Moore, JNEM Historian.

Dred Scott
Virginia Minor
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Did You Know?
Meriwether Lewis took his Newfoundland dog Seaman on the Lewis and Clark expedition? Seaman made the entire trip with the Corps and is credited with waking the members when a bison entered the camp and almost trampled them. Click here to learn more about Lewis and Clark.
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Last Updated: September 02, 2008 at 09:47 EST