Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored By Walmart
2020-09-19 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
RSVP for this special “Apple Festival at Home” program! September is a great way to enjoy and celebrate the Apple season and this PDF booklet offers a delectable range of information – from American apple history facts & heritage to historical & modern recipes. This will help turn a bushel of apples from the local orchard or store into a household adventure!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart is a free themed monthly program focused on local and regional history. We will continue to offer this program either fully online or in Merchant Park until we can safely gather in our small indoor buildings once again.

Virtual Halloween Tea
2020-10-11 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Online
Learn about the history of Halloween, hear local ghost stories, and discuss recipes and games ideas to celebrate this spooky holiday at home! Show off your cool Halloween decorations and teaware! Join us from the safety of your home…if you dare!
*HDVI Members: Please call (703-221-2218) or email (info@historicdumfriesva.org) to purchase your reduced price ticket!

November Member Cookie Swap
2020-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
All members and those interested in joining are welcome to this Virginia 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!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2020-11-21 10:00 - 10:30 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Register for this free program to receive historical information about Virginia wildlife, details on how to participate in Project Squirrel, and a Zoom meeting to share and discuss your findings! Whether you want to observe your backyard or visit Merchant Park in Dumfries, it is time to see what squirrels are up to!
Thanks to Miami University and Citizen Science for this neat project!

Gingerbread Tales
2020-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-08 13:00 - 14:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us as we read winter tales featuring everything from monsters to heroes as we indulge in folklore! Learn about historic holiday traditions and take away new ideas for your holiday and winter celebrations.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2020-12-19 10:00 - 10:30 | VA
Curious why and how people use woolly worms to predict how much snow we will have? Learn about this myth and other common myths as we look at the neat ways early Americans tried to predict the weather!

January Members First: Superstitions for the New Year!
2021-01-09 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 2021 – we will take all the help we can get!
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!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart: To The Birds!
2021-01-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Join us as we learn how animals stay warm during winter and craft a birdfeeder! Dispel common wildlife myths and learn how early Americans survived the cold months by looking at objects and imaging yourself in their shoes!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month. Arrange to pick up free cleaned pinecones collected around our historic house!

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: SciFi Sensations
2021-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Embrace your inner bibliophile in this new program! Purchase a ticket for yourself or as a gift to receive SciFi themed stories and an Organic Harney & Sons Tea Sachet. Meet with us on Saturday, 01/23 @ 1pm to discuss the neat theme – from historical context to interesting facts! Each participant will receive the recording/presentation if unable to attend the Zoom gathering!
*Members: Contact us directly to receive your discount either via email (info@historicdumfriesva.org) or over the phone (703-221-2218).

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2021-02-13 13:00 - 13:30 | Online
Learn more about the types, themes, and characters present in African American folklore! Listen to folktales and discuss how they impacted the community. Prepare for a fun and neat virtual presentation!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month. This program is scheduled one week early so that everyone can attend the Town of Dumfries Black History Month Celebration! Check out their website here for more info.

Inviting the Bluebird of Happiness To Your Yard
2021-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Spending more time at home and seeing all the brilliant bluebirds in your yard? Join us as President of the Virginia Bluebird Society Valerie Gaffney presents interesting, helpful, and crucial information on all things bluebird – from the life cycle to the set-up and maintenance of nest boxes! Donations to the Virginia Bluebird Society are greatly appreciated as they continue their crucial work through the pandemic! For more ways you can help, check out their website here.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2021-03-20 13:00 - 13:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Listen to folktales featuring heroines — stomping on stereotypes and prejudice, embracing themselves for who they are! Think about ways these stories can inspire us today. Prepare for a fun and neat virtual presentation!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year focusing on different themes each month.

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2021-03-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Imagine you are a leader of an ancient city competing with other cities to gather resources, access networks, and build the best wonder. Now put your imagination to the test in this virtual program. Offered daily, this three hour program will start with a presentation and discussion on the history of the 7 wonders and feature guest access to the virtual boardgame 7 Wonders on Board Game Arena! The winner of multiple awards, this popular game emphasizes resource collection and strategy with multiple paths to victory.
Other nifty info:

Recommended Age: 10+
Cost: $12/participant
One day virtual session offered daily, 03/29-04/01, 9:00AM-12:00PM.
You will receive a Zoom invitation and passcode closer to the program’s start date.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2021-04-17 10:00 - 10:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Do you know the difference between a cicada and a locust? Learn more about this fascinating and crafty insect by discussing the history, common myths, and neat activities you can do at home! Prepare for a neat and buzzing virtual presentation!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year with different themes each month.

Victorian Tea: Throw Me a Party!
2021-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join the Executive Director for a virtual Victorian Tea featuring a presentation on Victorian tea & traditions along with a behind-the-scenes peek of our different teaware! Pick up your tea basket filled with tea, treats, and a Weems-Botts Museum tea cup magnet featuring the Old Country Roses style handcrafted by our artisan Joanne Schempp. Leave our virtual meeting with ideas and recipes to host your own f2f and/or virtual event! Members: Please contact us directly for your special price!
Tea Basket Contents: An assortment of individually wrapped tea bags, individually packaged Walker’s Shortbread, Weems-Botts Museum Tea Cup magnet crafted by Joanne Schempp.
Need it to be certified Gluten-free? Contact us directly (info@historicdumfriesva.org, 703-221-2218) to arrange this option.
Unable to pick it up? Contact us directly (info@historicdumfriesva.org, 703-221-2218) to discuss options.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group
2021-05-15 10:00 - 10:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Wanted: Ladybugs! Join us for this virtual program featuring all things ladybug, from the different types to common folklore and the need for your help! All participants will receive a handy PDF booklet to take to Merchant Park or use in any outdoor space. Become a part of Citizen Science by photographing and recording your data on any ladybugs spotted (ha!) and sending to the Lost Ladybug Project!
Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group is a free program offered every 3rd Saturday throughout the year with different themes each month.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored Colonial Downs Group
2021-06-12 10:00 - 10:30 | Online
Celebrate with us by reading and discussing the history of Juneteenth – from the primary documents to books celebrating the holiday! Learn how you can contribute your artwork to The Weems-Botts Museum!
All participants will receive a downloadable PDF, which includes:

Q/A Regarding the history of Juneteenth and the Emancipation Proclamation
Partial transcriptions of both the Emancipation Proclamation and Granger’s Proclamation with corresponding reading questions
Instructions and templates for creating your own Juneteenth proclamation and flag (including meaning behind each symbol)
Instructions & Guidelines for submitting your work to The Weems-Botts Museum for possible display

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.

History Outdoors: The Conservation Movement in America
2021-06-14 12:00 - 2021-06-18 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
What better way to learn more about the history of conservation than discussion, prepared activities, and the virtual boardgame Wingspan? Join us for this virtual program as we discuss the various conservation efforts in our area and then delve into the strategic and award-winning game Wingspan! End with self-guided activity sheets to help you explore and contribute to our efforts to save indigenous plants and animals!
Offered daily from Monday, 06/14 – Friday, 06/18, 12:00 – 3:00PM, virtual. We will email you with instructions and details!

Sharing Your Origins with Historic Dumfries
2021-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Did the pandemic give you time to research your family or inspire you to start? Join us at our Members First meeting to discuss how we can help you with our Research Library & Archives! Share your tips, accomplishments, and valuable insight as we help refresh your memory on available primary sources and possible new records/methods to consider!
Our Members First programs are for all members & prospective members! There is no expectation or commitment to join by attending this free program.

2021-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Ready to add mischief into your life? Delight in tales of Norse mythology as we investigate the origins of the enchanting gods & goddesses we see so often in pop culture. Live vicariously through the wonderous tales as we travel to different realms and indulge in all things mischievous and devious. Included with each ticket: a Harney & Sons tea sachet mailed directly to you.
*Interested but can’t attend this specific date? Gather your friends and contact us to arrange a different date and time!
*Members: Contact us directly to receive your discount either via email (info@historicdumfriesva.org) or over the phone (703-221-2218).

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Colonial Gardens & Herbs
2021-08-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in Merchant Park as we provide you and your group a scavenger hunt activity to complete featuring our gardens and herbs! Then craft a small sachet to take home with you with as you smell and guess the different scents! 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.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group
2021-09-11 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in Merchant Park to see photos and artifacts from past archaeological digs in Dumfries! Carefully grid and excavate a cookie and make a personal petroglyph as we learn about our local 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.

Members First: Hessian Prisoners of War in Dumfries 1777
2021-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Did you know that the Town of Dumfries held Hessian Prisoners of War during the Revolutionary War? Join us in welcoming guest speaker Ross Schwalm, President of the Johannes Schwalm Historical Association, as he discusses the people and their experiences!
Our Members First programs are for all members & prospective members! There is no expectation or commitment to join by attending this free program.

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Appalachian Folklore
2021-09-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Virtually travel the Appalachian Mountains as we read folklore and celebrate the incoming fall season! Cozy up in a blanket and brew the spice apple tea we will mail you as we delight in the stories and music people shared over the decades and centuries!
*Interested but can’t attend this specific date? Gather your friends and contact us to arrange a different date and time!
*Members: Contact us directly to receive your discount either via email (info@historicdumfriesva.org) or over the phone (703-221-2218).

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group
2021-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Merchant Park Pavilion to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to folklore and crafting a worry doll! 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.
