"An Artful Fellow": Slavery in Dumfries in the 18th Century
2020-08-20 10:30 - 11:00 UTC | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us for this virtual presentation on slavery in Dumfries and Virginia in the 18th century, focusing on laws, historic sites, and people. From discussing historic sites in Dumfries to reading excerpts from court records illuminating the lives of the enslaved, this presentation is designed to provide a better understanding of the Town of Dumfries during the 1700s.
Ticket Price: Pay what you want! We appreciate any contribution. Please contact us directly if you would like to attend but cannot afford to donate any amount at this time (703-221-2218, info@historicdumfriesva.org) as price will not be an obstacle to learning.

September Member Folklore (Members First Program)
2020-09-12 10:00 - 22:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Calling all members: Virtually join us 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 different 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 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.

Ghost Walks: Return to the Shadows
2020-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. proudly presents the Return to the Shadows Ghost Tour featuring:
– Outside walking tour of the Dumfries historic area at night, including Dumfries Cemetery and the Henderson House
– The lore that made the Weems-Botts museum famous and hear new happenings recorded by our paranormal investigator
– A chance to investigate Merchant Park after the tour as you decide whether the stories are true
Do you dare?
Space limited – RSVP, only 8 guests per tour. Flashlights and/or cell phones with flashlights required.
COVID-19 Prevention: Guests will be required to wear facial coverings and will need to confirm they have not been exposed to anyone testing positive with COVID-19 or display any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19. If registered guests start to exhibit signs or symptoms of infection, we will work with you to reschedule at a later date. Social distancing will be maintained at all times.
For a more intense experience, check out our Ghost Walks: Locked Inside tickets, which includes a two hour investigation of the house (11pm-1am).
Members: Please call (703-221-2218) or email (info@historicdumfriesva.org) to purchase your discounted ticket.
Thanks to Carrie Smith @ Maskatorium for our Ghost Walks 2020 masks fundraiser! Click here to see the two unique design, submit a form, and pay via PayPal!
Special thanks to our Small Business Member and Sponsor Barbara DiMattina, Realtor, Licensed in Virginia, Century 21 Redwood Realty (https://www.c21redwood.com/barbara-dimattina)
Ghost Walks will start at the Weems-Botts Museum Annex located at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, Virginia. The Weems-Botts Museum is owned by the Town of Dumfries and operated by Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. whose mission is to preserve and promote the history of Dumfries – Virginia’s oldest chartered town.
For more information, please call (703) 221-2218, visit www.historicdumfriesva.org, or email info@historicdumfriesva.org.

Ghost Walks: Locked Inside
2020-10-03 23:00 - 2020-10-04 01:00, 2020-10-10 23:00 - 2020-10-11 01:00, 2020-10-17 23:00 - 2020-10-18 01:00, 2020-10-24 23:00 - 2020-10-25 01:00, 2020-10-31 23:00 - 2020-11-01 01:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. proudly presents the Locked Inside Ghost Tour featuring:
– An exploration of our haunted locations and the inside of the Weems-Botts house…after midnight
– The collection of allegedly haunted artifacts in the museum and hear the stories associated with them
– Actual investigation with our experienced paranormal investigator as he shares his knowledge and advice
Will you come out and play?
Space extremely limited – RSVP, only 2 guests per tour. Ages 18+ Flashlights and/or cell phones with flashlights required.
COVID-19 Prevention: Guests will have to monitor temperature, track symptoms (we will email a worksheet to fill out), and quarantine from social gatherings 7 days before the program. Participants will be required to wear facial coverings and report any contact with COVID-19 positive persons. We will work with you to reschedule if you display any of the symptoms.
For a less expensive and outside walking tour experience, check out our Ghost Walks: Return to the Shadows tickets, which is a walking tour of Dumfries at night with our experienced Ghost Guide.
Thanks to Carrie Smith @ Maskatorium for our Ghost Walks 2020 masks fundraiser! Click here to see the two unique design, submit a form, and pay via PayPal!
Special thanks to our Small Business Member and Sponsor Barbara DiMattina, Realtor, Licensed in Virginia, Century 21 Redwood Realty (https://www.c21redwood.com/barbara-dimattina)
Ghost Walks will start at the Weems-Botts Museum Annex located at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, Virginia. The Weems-Botts Museum is owned by the Town of Dumfries and operated by Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. whose mission is to preserve and promote the history of Dumfries – Virginia’s oldest chartered town.
For more information, please call (703) 221-2218, visit www.historicdumfriesva.org, or email info@historicdumfriesva.org.

Virtual Halloween Tea
2020-10-11 13:00 - 14:00 | 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!

Ghost Walks: Return to the Shadows
2020-10-31 19:00 - 20:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. proudly presents the Return to the Shadows Ghost Tour featuring:
– Outside walking tour of the Dumfries historic area at night, including Dumfries Cemetery and the Henderson House
– The lore that made the Weems-Botts museum famous and hear new happenings recorded by our paranormal investigator
– A chance to investigate Merchant Park after the tour as you decide whether the stories are true
Do you dare?
Space limited – RSVP, only 8 guests per tour. Flashlights and/or cell phones with flashlights required.
COVID-19 Prevention: Guests will be required to wear facial coverings and will need to confirm they have not been exposed to anyone testing positive with COVID-19 or display any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19. If registered guests start to exhibit signs or symptoms of infection, we will work with you to reschedule at a later date. Social distancing will be maintained at all times.
For a more intense experience, check out our Ghost Walks: Locked Inside tickets, which includes a two hour investigation of the house (11pm-1am).
Thanks to Carrie Smith @ Maskatorium for our Ghost Walks 2020 masks fundraiser! Click here to see the two unique design, submit a form, and pay via PayPal!
Members: Please call (703-221-2218) or email (info@historicdumfriesva.org) to purchase your discounted ticket.
Special thanks to our Small Business Member and Sponsor Barbara DiMattina, Realtor, Licensed in Virginia, Century 21 Redwood Realty (https://www.c21redwood.com/barbara-dimattina)
Ghost Walks will start at the Weems-Botts Museum Annex located at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, Virginia. The Weems-Botts Museum is owned by the Town of Dumfries and operated by Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. whose mission is to preserve and promote the history of Dumfries – Virginia’s oldest chartered town.
For more information, please call (703) 221-2218, visit www.historicdumfriesva.org, or email info@historicdumfriesva.org.

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.

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Historical Horror
2021-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Scary yourself silly by reading our selection of horrifying short stories. Brew a cup of Stash’s Ginger Fire Chai tea on us as we virtually meet to discuss the neat history & lore behind the authors, stories and genre!
*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).

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.

The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales
2021-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Take it back to the basics of fairy tales with the Brothers Grimm! Brew a cup of Stash’s Sweet Honeydew Green Tea as you read the original stories that inspired our cultural lore. Learn about the history and lore of these selected stories.
*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).

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 | 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.
