Dred Scott Courtroom The courtroom where the Dred Scott cases
were heard is no longer in existence. In 1855, even before the
Scott's campaign for their freedom ended, the courtroom received
extensive renovation. The large courtroom, as originally
constructed, occupied the entire west wing. An architectural
flaw was discovered which threatened the wing's ceiling on the
first floor, and additional support was required. As a result, a
new corridor running on an east-west axis was added, dividing
the large courtroom where the Scott trials were heard into two
smaller courtrooms. A display about the trial is exhibited in
this corridor, near the original site. Did You Know? The Lewis
and Clark expedition sent back animals to President Jefferson
from Ft. Mandan. Four magpies, a prairie dog, and a sharptailed
grouse were sent back with Corporal Warfington. Unfortunately,
only the prairie dog and one magpie survived the arduous
journey. Learn more about the journey here. More...