Dred Scott Case
Students in American History II used a script from the US Parks Department to recreate the trial of Dred Scott in St Louis. This case is considered one of the worst Supreme Court decision in US History and further divided the country.
Students did a great job and had fun learning about the trial
The script is based upon an 1850 hearing of Dred Scott’s case. In it, the court declared him a free man. During your visit,students serving as jury members will discuss the evidence and reach their own verdict about Dred Scott’s case. The National Park Service ranger assigned to your group will facilitate the mock trial and discuss the significance
of the Dred Scott Case.
Narrator
Dred Scott (Plaintiff)
Taylor Blow
Irene Emerson (Defendant)
Bailiff
Judge Alexander Hamilton
Court Clerk
David Hall (Plaintiff’s Lawyer #1)
Hugh Garland (Defense Lawyer #1)
Alexander Field (Plaintiff’s Lawyer #2)
Miles H. Clark, Witness
Lyman Norris (Defense Lawyer #2)
Members of the Jury
Jury Foreperson
of the Dred Scott Case.
Narrator
Dred Scott (Plaintiff)
Taylor Blow
Irene Emerson (Defendant)
Bailiff
Judge Alexander Hamilton
Court Clerk
David Hall (Plaintiff’s Lawyer #1)
Hugh Garland (Defense Lawyer #1)
Alexander Field (Plaintiff’s Lawyer #2)
Miles H. Clark, Witness
Lyman Norris (Defense Lawyer #2)
Members of the Jury
Jury Foreperson