Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Juneteenth
2022-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Celebrate the history of Juneteenth by reading & discussing the both the Emancipation Proclamation and Granger’s Proclamation! Write your own celebratory proclamation and craft a flag to take on the community’s Juneteenth parade, Sunday, 06/19/2022, at 3:00PM!
Free, tickets required.
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.

Annual Juneteenth Parade: Honoring the Fathers
2022-06-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
There will be a jubilee!
On behalf of the Juneteenth Committee and our partner, Historidc Dumfries Virginia, you are cordially invited to the Annual Juneteenth Parade in Dumfries!
We will be walking along Cameron Street from Dumfries United Methodist Church, and ending our parade at the Dumfries Slave Cemetery where we will hold a vigil in honor of the ancestors. The march will be followed by a jubilee in Merchant Park, where we will have a program honoring the fathers! Participants will enjoy music, dancing, fellowship, celebrate freedom and have time for reflection.
What to bring:
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for the jubilee in Merchant Park.
Wear comfortable shoes.
We will have a food truck available where you may purchase food. You may also bring your own food.
If your organization would like to march in the parade, please complete this form no later than June 5th: https://forms.gle/T2mmGAkFykAQFr7aA
What to expect:
If you are not participating as a registered organization marching in the parade, You will line Cameron Street (in front of Merchant Park) and cheer on the group entries as they walk by. You will be invited to join in as the last group, as we walk to the Dumfries Slave Cemetery where the Friends of the Dumfries Slave Cemetery will lead the public in honoring the ancestors.
Afterwords, we will have a jubilee at Merchant Park!
Parking:
Free parking will be available in the lot at Dumfries Elementary School.

Members First: Revolutionary War Evening Walk
2022-07-01 18:30 - 19:30, 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!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group
2022-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join our educator as she demonstrates how to use a spinning wheel! Feel the fibers, watch her work, and practice finger knitting for an interactive Children’s Day at The Weems-Botts Museum! Learn more about historic clothing and discuss what you would have worn during the 18th and 19th centuries. Tickets/RSVP required.
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered monthly with different themes and activities.

The Weems-Botts Crafty Crafters
2022-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-17 14:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Bring your craft project to the museum for an hour of relaxation and socializing with tea! Paying tribute to the many items crafted in our collection, such as lace tatting & blankets, we invite you to create your own masterpieces, ask questions, and work on projects while we supply tea from Leaf & Petal, a shop in Historic Occoquan. Open to all crafters at all levels of experience!
Price: You decide – we thank you in advance for supporting Historic Dumfries Virginia, the non-profit 501(c)3 that operates The Weems-Botts Museum. Want to participate but unable to donate? Contact us at info@historicdumfriesva.org or 703-221-2218.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Archaeology
2022-08-20 10:00 - 10:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join our educators as we discuss past archaeological digs in Dumfries! View artifacts to help us analyze them, visit the Old Dumfries Courthouse Site (weather dependent), and “excavate” a cookie to learn about your local community history! Tickets/RSVP required.
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered monthly with different themes and activities.

September Member Folklore
2022-09-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join us virtually as we read folklore stories from our collection in The Lee Lansing Research Library! Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or cider and prepare to learn about Virginia and Southern history from a folk & literary perspective!
Not a member but interested in attending? Everyone is welcome and we can discuss our low-cost memberships and other ways to support our organization at anytime – no commitment needed to enjoy local history!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group
2022-09-17 10:00 - 10:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join our educators as we discuss how the Civil War impacted the Town of Dumfries! View artifacts located in the Town and learn how resourceful people were by crafting berry ink and handkerchief dolls!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered monthly with different themes and activities.

November Member Cookie Swap
2022-11-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
All members and prospective members are welcome to this Cookie Swap virtual program! Come prepared to share your favorite recipes along with blank recipe cards to add to your next baking party. From historical and uncommon to allergy-free, everyone is welcome!
Members First programs are held every other month to show appreciation to our membership. There is no pressure or committment to join by attending this free program.

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Slice of Life & Everything Nice
2022-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
November is the time to embrace all short stories that leave us feeling happy & warm! Enjoy reading our selections along with a cup of Healing Honeysuckle Tea! Meet us virtually on Saturday, 11/12, to discuss the Slice of Life genre along with these delightful tales.
Check your mail for a special card and fresh Healing Honeysuckle Tea (vendor: Piper & Leaf Tea Company in Huntsville, Alabama) from Leaf & Petal as we indulge in fantastic literature!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Historic Games
2022-11-19 10:00 - 10:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join our educators as we play historic games in Merchant Park! Try your hand at stick & hoop, graces, and hopscotch as we learn and interact with games enjoyed by early American children. Take an active part in living history in the small and mighty Town of Dumfries!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered monthly with different themes and activities. Masks are required at all times when entering any Historic Dumfries Virginia/The Weems-Botts Museum indoor structures.

Holiday Open House
2022-12-10 13:30 - 15:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us for an open house holiday tradition! Enjoy a delightful performance by Broad Run String’s along with sugar cookie decorating and holiday crafts! Tickets and face masks required.
Historic Holiday Tours at 2 & 3: Please contact Lisa Timmerman directly to RSVP your spot! Free, very limited space. Face masks required. (703-221-2218, info@historicdumfriesva.org)

Winter Garland Swag Class
2022-12-14 09:00 - 10:30 | 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!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: To The Birds!
2023-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us as we learn how people and animals stay warm during winter and craft a birdfeeder! Dispel common wildlife myths and Learn how early Americans survived the cold months in Virginia, dispel common winter & wildlife myths, and craft a pinecone bird feeder for our cold outdoor friends!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.
Masks required.

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.

Presidents Day: The Cherry Tree & Me
2023-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Celebrate Presidents Day at The Weems-Botts Museum as we read Parson Weems’ folktales about George Washington! Make masks to reenact scenes from the famous Cherry Tree story and then record your own family stories!
Free! Masks and tickets required!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Kites!
2023-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join our educators as we design, build, and fly kites! This free hour program includes the history behind kites as well as the supplies needed and a chance to see if yours work!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 2nd or 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.
Tickets & Masks required for indoor activities.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Mother's Day
2023-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
April is the perfect time to craft a gift for Mother’s Day! Join us as we learn about the holiday & craft gifts to present to your mother and/or guardian! This program includes all the supplies needed!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 2nd or 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.
Masks required for indoors.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Grp: Birdhouses!
2023-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Merchant Park Pavilion to help construct your own birdhouse to take home! Support your local bird population by learning more about bluebirds and other wonderful indigenous wildlife species. This program includes all the supplies needed!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 2nd or 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.
Masks required for indoors. Tickets required.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by the Colonial Downs Group: Join the Home Front!
2023-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Learn about the monumental Prince William Resolves and how local people joined the war effort! Spin wool from local American sheep as you declare your independence at The Weems-Botts Museum. This historical craft will help you commemorate and participate in an activity our local residents were certainly doing in the 1700s!
Free, tickets required. Masks will only be required if COVID case rates are on the rise. Participants will be informed before the event if masking is necessary.
