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John Marshall's Boyhood Home Gifted to Friends of the Hollow
David & Mary Collins donate Chief Justice John Marshall's boyhood home for preservation and public education.
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The Hollow Secured
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After more than four decades of dedication, Friends of the Hollow has reached a historic milestone: the formal donation of seven acres of land, including The Hollow itself, securing the boyhood home of Chief Justice John Marshall for future generations.
This landmark gift ensures that the 1764 home, where Marshall spent his formative years, will be permanently protected and restored as a national treasure.
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Past Coverage & Newsletters
Past News Coverage
- 2025: "The Hollow Donated" - Country Zest & Style
- 2023: "Boyhood Home Turns 260" - Country Zest & Style
- 2005: "Stonemasons Defy Time" - Arlington Sun Gazette
- 2003: "Now a Landmark" - Richmond Times-Dispatch
- 2003: "Boyhood Home Recognized" - Fauquier Times-Democrat
- 2002: "Marshall Legacy" - The Washington Post
- 2000: "House to be Saved" - The Washington Post
- 2000: "Hollow Purchased" - Fauquier Times-Democrat
- 2000: "David Collins Vision" - The Washington Post
- 1999: "Marking Historic Spot" - The Washington Post
- 1999: "Mark in History" - Fauquier Times-Democrat
- 1998: "Still at Risk" - Fauquier Heritage Society News
- 1998: "Saving the Hollow" - The Fauquier Citizen
- 1996: "Sites Date Established" - Richmond Times-Dispatch
- 1984: "Hollow Needs Help" - Fauquier Historical Society
- 1982: "Restoration Plans Advance" - The Fauquier Democrat
- 1981: "Save The Hollow Committee Forms" - Fauquier Times-Democrat
- 1975: "Hollow in Danger" - Piedmont Virginian