June 6th, 2024
by Jane Higham
by Jane Higham
(A Fairfax County Public Library in Rose Hill)
John Marshall Library first opened in 1963 as a storefront in the Rose Hill Shopping Center. The current permanent site first opened in 1975 and has been upgraded twice. In 1987, the heating and air conditioning system was improved and changes were made to comply with accessibility requirements. In early 2017, the library closed to accommodate a $6.3 million renovation and expansion. When it reopened on October 27, 2018, the building has an additional 1,400 square feet of space along with the reorganization of existing space for better efficiency and accommodation for public meeting space and new technology. The new library consists of 14,700 square feet and will include 44,000 items. Visitors have access to 12 computers, a Wi-fi Bar with charging stations and additional electrical sockets and USB ports.
Responding to an RHCA request and endorsed by then Supervisor Jeff McKay, the new building includes a roll-down security gate that separates the library from the meeting room area, allowing after-hours community use by permit.
John Marshall History:
Born the first of 15 children of Thomas Marshall and Mary Randolph Keith in rural Fauquier County in 1755, Marshall was home-schooled except for one year at Campbell Academy in Westmoreland Country where future President James Monroe was a classmate. When the Revolutionary War broke out, Marshall joined the Continental Army and was wounded leading a charge at the Battle of Brandywine.
In 1780, Marshall studied law by attending Judge George Wythe’s lectures at the College of William & Mary. It was the only formal education in law that Marshall received. He was admitted to the Virginia Bar that same year and later served in the Virginia General Assembly and the House of Delegates. After first turning down several federal appointments and an appointment to the United States Supreme Court, Marshall served briefly in the United States House of Representatives and was named Secretary of State under President John Adams in 1800. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by Adams in 1801. During his 34 years as Chief Justice, the Court delivered more than 1,000 decisions, several of which established the court as the ultimate authority in interpreting the Constitution.
John Marshall was married in 1783 and had seven children with his wife. He died in 1835 and is buried in Richmond with his wife, Mary Willis Ambler.
2024 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – PLEASE JOIN OR RENEW:
Join us in celebrating our 23rd year of preserving and protecting the history of our unique community. Our collections are growing, and we are starting to purchase electronic equipment for displays that will be available in the new Franconia Govt. Center coming in 2024 next to Lane Elementary and Beulah Park. Make the move with us by becoming a member! Additional donations are especially welcome! We are a tax-exempt, volunteer organization. There are no fund-raising costs! Come see us and learn about our past, present and future! Join us as a new member, renew your 2024 membership, or become a Lifetime or Founding member. We need to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors, and need volunteers to help man the Museum on Mon-Tues-Wed-Sat.
FRANCONIA REMEMBERS:
This is one of the Franconia Museum’s occasional articles highlighting the area’s history. If you would like a friend to receive these FREE articles, contact us at franconia.museum.newsletter@gmail.com Membership is also encouraged, so that we can continue our work. The Museum is in the Franconia Government Center, currently located at 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22310. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, as approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
John Marshall Library first opened in 1963 as a storefront in the Rose Hill Shopping Center. The current permanent site first opened in 1975 and has been upgraded twice. In 1987, the heating and air conditioning system was improved and changes were made to comply with accessibility requirements. In early 2017, the library closed to accommodate a $6.3 million renovation and expansion. When it reopened on October 27, 2018, the building has an additional 1,400 square feet of space along with the reorganization of existing space for better efficiency and accommodation for public meeting space and new technology. The new library consists of 14,700 square feet and will include 44,000 items. Visitors have access to 12 computers, a Wi-fi Bar with charging stations and additional electrical sockets and USB ports.
Responding to an RHCA request and endorsed by then Supervisor Jeff McKay, the new building includes a roll-down security gate that separates the library from the meeting room area, allowing after-hours community use by permit.
John Marshall History:
Born the first of 15 children of Thomas Marshall and Mary Randolph Keith in rural Fauquier County in 1755, Marshall was home-schooled except for one year at Campbell Academy in Westmoreland Country where future President James Monroe was a classmate. When the Revolutionary War broke out, Marshall joined the Continental Army and was wounded leading a charge at the Battle of Brandywine.
In 1780, Marshall studied law by attending Judge George Wythe’s lectures at the College of William & Mary. It was the only formal education in law that Marshall received. He was admitted to the Virginia Bar that same year and later served in the Virginia General Assembly and the House of Delegates. After first turning down several federal appointments and an appointment to the United States Supreme Court, Marshall served briefly in the United States House of Representatives and was named Secretary of State under President John Adams in 1800. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by Adams in 1801. During his 34 years as Chief Justice, the Court delivered more than 1,000 decisions, several of which established the court as the ultimate authority in interpreting the Constitution.
John Marshall was married in 1783 and had seven children with his wife. He died in 1835 and is buried in Richmond with his wife, Mary Willis Ambler.
2024 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE – PLEASE JOIN OR RENEW:
Join us in celebrating our 23rd year of preserving and protecting the history of our unique community. Our collections are growing, and we are starting to purchase electronic equipment for displays that will be available in the new Franconia Govt. Center coming in 2024 next to Lane Elementary and Beulah Park. Make the move with us by becoming a member! Additional donations are especially welcome! We are a tax-exempt, volunteer organization. There are no fund-raising costs! Come see us and learn about our past, present and future! Join us as a new member, renew your 2024 membership, or become a Lifetime or Founding member. We need to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors, and need volunteers to help man the Museum on Mon-Tues-Wed-Sat.
FRANCONIA REMEMBERS:
This is one of the Franconia Museum’s occasional articles highlighting the area’s history. If you would like a friend to receive these FREE articles, contact us at franconia.museum.newsletter@gmail.com Membership is also encouraged, so that we can continue our work. The Museum is in the Franconia Government Center, currently located at 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22310. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, as approved by the Internal Revenue Service.
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