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Welcome to the Old Courthouse!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. You may tour this historic structure, exploring the four new msueum galleries that opened May 2025 and the restored historic courtrooms. HoursThe Old Courthouse is open daily from 9am to 5pm. It is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Day. There is no admission fee. ProgramsNational Park Service rangers provide guided tours of the building every day at 2:15. These tours cover the architecture and history of the building and the court cases associated with it. Visitors are also invited to explore the building's four museum galleries and two historically furnished courtrooms on their own. National Park Service staff are available to answer questions.
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Last updated: June 20, 2025