Winter Garland Swag Class
2022-12-14 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Craft elegant holiday winter swag for your home using fresh greenery and pinecones from The Weems-Botts Museum. Walk away with the skills and swag after joining us for an hour of arts & crafts! All supplies included. Program scheduled for Merchant Park Pavilion if weather allows. If not, program will be held in the Annex. Masks are required for entering any HDVI building.
Historic Dumfries Virginia is a non-profit historical organization in the Town of Dumfries. We host a variety of courses and activities throughout the year!

January Members First: Superstitions for the New Year!
2023-01-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join us virtually as well share our favorite New Year superstitions at this free program! Why not add an extra sprinkling of good luck to 2023 and learn the history behind some of the most common & popular myths!
Our Members First programs are free and for all Historic Dumfries Virginia members and prospective members! Held every other month, we welcome everyone to learn more about our non-profit organization with no membership pressure or commitment.

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Dark Fantasy
2023-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join us as we indulge in dark fantasy during the coldest months of the year! Quench your literary thirst for contemplative & surprising literature while enjoying Blood Orange Smoothie Tea from the comforts of your home. Meet with us on Saturday, 01/28, as we tackle the tales from a literary & historic perspective!
Check your mail for a special card and fresh Blood Orange Smoothie Tea (vendor: The Tea Spot in Boulder, Colorado) from Leaf & Petal as we indulge in fantastic literature!

Earn the Life in Colonial America Try-it
2023-01-30 09:00 - 10:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Calling all Brownie Girl Scouts! Spend your morning at The Weems-Botts Museum as we delve into Colonial Life! Complete four activities to earn your Try-It at a colonial site in a famous colonial town! Fully engage in living history with our educators as you learn about life in Colonial Virginia with actual artifacts!
$7.00 per brownie, all supplies & try-it included. Face masks & tickets required. No refunds.

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Medieval Romance
2023-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Escape with us to a world of chivalry, romance, and fantasy! Enjoy medieval romantic tales as we discuss both the medieval period & literary works that still inspire us today. Enjoy the velvety mouthfeel of Ginger Jazz tea from Leaf & Petal as we daydream & swoon over classic folktales & historic literature!
Check your mail for a special card and fresh Ginger Jazz Tea (vendor: Heavenly Tea Leaves in Great Neck, New York) from Leaf & Petal as we indulge in fantastic literature!

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Detective Fiction
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Follow classic detectives and try to solve the clues as The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles read detective fiction! Drink delicious Coconut Cardamon Chai Oolong tea and join us for our monthly chat as we present both literary & historic perspectives. Learn the slang and typical trends of our early detectives as we indulge & enjoy this neat genre!
Check your mail for a special card and fresh Coconut Cardamon Chai Oolong Tea (vendor: Vida pour Tea in Greensboro, North Carolina) from Leaf & Petal as we indulge in fantastic literature!

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Arthurian Legends
2023-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
What do you know about King Arthur and the associated legends? Join The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles as we read different historic versions of these legendary fables while sipping on delicious Lavender Rose Vanilla Rooibos tea! What was original to the legend and what changed over time? Answers to these questions and more at our monthly virtual presentation & chat!
Check your mail for a special card and fresh Lavender Rose Vanilla Rooibos tea (vendor: Vida pour Tea in Greensboro, North Carolina) from Leaf & Petal as we indulge in fantastic literature!

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Nautical Tales
2023-05-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Seafaring voyages are taking center stage as we help you prepare for a summer of fun vacations! Sail away with us as we explore the dangers at sea with classic & lesser known authors. Brew and ice a cup of refreshing Hibiscus Lemonade Tea to embrace Dumfries nautical past in this delightful and thrilling literary & historic journey.
Check your mail for a special card and fresh Hibiscus Lemonade Tea (vendor: Tea Sip in Houston, Texas) from Leaf & Petal as we indulge in fantastic literature!

Members First: Revolutionary War Evening Walk
2023-05-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Meet us in Merchant Park as we focus on the Revolutionary War in this outside walking tour of Dumfries! Learn more about the crucial role Dumfries played before & during the War and visit the sites where many key moments happened in our historic town’s past. Each participant will receive a cup of refreshing Italian ice as we hopefully enjoy the cool evening air! Free, tickets required.
Members First programs allow us to thank our incredible community and supporters and demonstrate our commitment to providing great local history!
