Historic Dumfries Virginia

Opening Week
2018-05-06 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-05-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-05-04 11:00 - 16:00, 2018-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us as we re-open for the season! During our opening week, each museum admission comes with a raffle ticket for a chance to win an annual family membership for your family and a family of your choosing! With a family membership, you can enjoy special member programming and discounts as well as free museum and research library admission for a year. Tours start at the Museum Annex. Last tour starts at 3:00pm. One raffle prize awarded each day of our opening week. The prize winner will be notified by phone or email the following day.

Scottish Tea
2018-05-06 10:00 - 11:30
Enjoy a seated tea service with hearty Scottish breakfast tea and gourmet baked treats along with a talk on Dumfries’ Scottish heritage in the Museum Annex before a tour of the historic house museum. Limited seating. Please call us at (703) 221-2218 to reserve your seat(s).

Members' First Friday
2018-05-04 17:30 - 19:00
A get-together at the Museum Annex for current, renewing, and prospective members held every other first Friday of the month with a new special topic and donation cause each program. Join us for a walking tour of historic Dumfries hosted by Prince William County Historic Preservation Division. Reception with refreshments starts at 6:00pm in the Museum Annex. Walking tour starts at 7:00pm in front of the Museum. The special donation cause for this Members’ First Friday program is scholarships for local children to attend our summer day camp. RSVPs appreciated.

Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2018-04-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about pollinator gardens. Wear clothes you can get dirty in to help our volunteers weed and replant our pollinator garden. Plant a seedling to bring home and make a butterfly craft. Snacks are provided! Activities and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.

Military Child Appreciation Day
2018-04-14 11:00 - 16:00
The Weems-Botts Museum recognizes Month of the Military Child with a day of free museum tours and children’s activities in the Museum Annex for military families. Please check in at the Museum Annex to sign up for the next available tour; last tour starts at 3PM.

Scottish Tea
2018-04-09 10:00 - 12:00
Enjoy a seated tea service with Scottish tea and gourmet baked treats along with a talk on Dumfries’ Scottish heritage in the Museum Annex before a tour of the historic house museum. Limited seating. Please either purchase tickets through our online store or call the site to reserve your seat.

Spring Break Boredom Busters
2018-03-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-03-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2018-03-27 13:00 - 15:00
Looking for something fun to do during Spring Break? Come visit us at the Weems-Botts Museum Annex and learn about colonial history through hands-on activities. Each day will feature a different theme and activity. You can sign up for your favorite activity or all three!
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, March 27th 1:00-3:00pm Candle Making and Butter Making
Wednesday, March 28th 1:00-3:00pm Sewing and Embroidery
Thursday, March 29th 1:00-3:00pm Colonial Writing Activities
Pricing: $10 per child/per day. $25 if you sign up for all three days. Parents can join or drop-off during the duration of the program. Recommended age: 8-12.
Pre-registration required. Reserve your spot by calling 703-221-2218 or emailing weemsbotts@msn.com.

Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2018-03-17 13:00 - 15:00
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about colonial clothing and textiles. Learn how clothing was made and maintained in colonial times and dress the part with some of our reproduction costume pieces. Try your hand at making a mobcap or tricorn hat. Snacks are provided! Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.
