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The Historical Society of the Oldest-Chartered Town in Virginia

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Historic Dumfries Virginia

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  • March 2023

  • Sat 18

    The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Detective Fiction

    March 18, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online

    Follow classic detectives and try to solve the clues as The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles read detective fiction! Drink delicious Coconut Cardamon Chai Oolong […]

  • April 2023

  • Sat 15

    Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: Mother’s Day

    April 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Weems-Botts Museum Annex 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

    April is the perfect time to craft a gift for Mother's Day! Join us as we learn about the holiday & craft […]

  • Sat 22

    The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Arthurian Legends

    April 22, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online

    What do you know about King Arthur and the associated legends? Join The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles as we read different historic versions of […]

  • May 2023

  • Sat 6

    Prince Williams Resolves Chapter, DAR: Wreath Laying Ceremony

    May 6, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Merchant Park 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

    The Prince William Resolves Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will hold a Wreath Laying Ceremony honoring the 274th […]

  • Sat 27

    The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Nautical Tales

    May 27, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online

    Seafaring voyages are taking center stage as we help you prepare for a summer of fun vacations! Sail away with us as […]

  • Sat 27

    Members First: Revolutionary War Evening Walk

    May 27, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Merchant Park 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Meet us in Merchant Park as we focus on the Revolutionary War in this outside walking tour of Dumfries! Learn more about […]

  • June 2023

  • Sat 10

    Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Grp: Birdhouses!

    June 10, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Merchant Park 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Join us in the Merchant Park Pavilion to help construct your own birdhouse to take home! Support your local bird population by […]

  • July 2023

  • Sat 15

    Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by the Colonial Downs Group: Join the Home Front!

    July 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    The Weems-Botts Museum Annex 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Learn about the monumental Prince William Resolves and how local people joined the war effort! Spin wool from local American sheep as […]

  • September 2023

  • Sat 30

    Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Churchill Downs: Colonial Toys in Historic Dumfries!

    September 30, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Join us at the museum to learn about the daily lives of colonial children and the toys and games that they would’ve […]

  • October 2024

  • Fri 4

    Ghost Walks

    October 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - October 27, 2024 @ 8:30 pm
    Merchant Park 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Join us for one of our seasonal haunted walking tours, only during the month of October! Our paranormal expert will take you […]

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Location & Hours:

The Weems-Botts Museum is located in Merchant Park at the corner of Duke & Cameron Streets in Dumfries, Virginia. Historic Dumfries Virginia's offices, the Lee Lansing Research Library, and the Town of Dumfries Visitor Center are all housed in the Museum Annex building located at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA 22026.

Tours:
Hourly tours Friday-Sunday from 10am-4pm (last tour at 3pm)

Office Hours Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm

Copyright © 2024 Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc.

Brought to you with funding from:

Prince William County

The Town of Dumfries

With additional support from:

Our Corporate Premier Sponsors:

SunCal

Churchill Downs Group

Our Corporate Members:

Prince William County Historical Commission

Mary Elizabeth Conover Foundation, Inc.

And Our Small Business Members:

Christopher K. Brown, CPA

Barbara DiMattina, Realtor, Licensed in Virginia, Century 21 Redwood Realty

Broad Run Strings

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