Historic Dumfries Virginia

January Members First: Superstitions for the New Year!
2021-01-09 10:00 - 10:30 UTC | 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
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!

Gingerbread Tales
2020-12-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
2020-11-21 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!

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!

Ghost Walks: Locked Inside
2020-10-31 23:00 - 2020-11-01 01:00, 2020-10-24 23:00 - 2020-10-25 01:00, 2020-10-17 23:00 - 2020-10-18 01:00, 2020-10-10 23:00 - 2020-10-11 01:00, 2020-10-03 23:00 - 2020-10-04 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.

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.

Ghost Walks: Return to the Shadows
2020-10-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-10-03 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.

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!

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.

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!

"An Artful Fellow": Slavery in Dumfries in the 18th Century
2020-08-20 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2020-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Ready to learn about the butterflies & moths in Prince William County and NOVA? Select a time with your family and/or friends and enjoy a stroll in Merchant Park looking for our butterflies and other friendly insects! Collect data and photographs to share with scientists or just enjoy an afternoon stroll!
RSVP your free ticket time: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30. This event is completely outside and we will email you the booklet of info & activities closer to the date. Staff will be available on-site but this is a contactless experience.
Tickets required.

Tea Time!
2020-08-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Time to “Dress to the Nines” for this special tour of The Weems-Botts Museum, grounds and Merchant Park! Our Tea Time program focuses on the history of Dumfries and the history and culture of tea from the Revolutionary War to the Victorian! End your experience with an Afternoon Tea Gift to take home, containing Taylors of Harrogate Tea and Bakery treat – everything you need to enjoy tea at home!
Sunday, 07/26/2020, 08/09/2020 @ 10:00am.
Tickets required. $14/non-members, $12/members. Face coverings required. Disinfectant and soap available for all guests, social distancing will be maintained.

Destination Dumfries: Staycation Package
2020-07-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-11 14:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us as we offer a refreshing summer staycation package! Walk and learn about five historic sites in Dumfries: the Elementary School, Cemetery, Henderson House, Old Courthouse Site, and Merchant Park! Indulge your inner child with a refreshing Popsicle or Ice Cream Treat and then explore Merchant Park with a Butterfly Project and Mini-Art Set (all to keep).
Face coverings required.
By purchasing this ticket, you acknowledge that your party is healthy (in regards to Covid19) and have not exhibited any signs of illness (COVID-19) in the last 14 days, currently experiencing fever (100.4F or higher) or a sense of having a fever, a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition, new shortness of breath that cannot be attributed to another health condition, new chills that cannot be attributed to another health condition, a new sore throat that cannot be attributed to another health condition, or new muscle aches that cannot be attributed to another health condition or specific activity (such as physical exercise).

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2020-07-18 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Have your walking shoes, hats, sunglasses, and camera ready as we scout Merchant Park looking for ladybugs! Become a part of Citizen Science by photographing and recording your data on any ladybugs spotted (ha!) and sending to the Lost Ladybug Project! Take home your packet to make a work of art!
RSVP your free ticket time to pickup the premade packets from the Pavilion: 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30. This event is completely outside and we can email you the forms ahead of time if you prefer not to use our printed copies.
Tickets required.

Members First Saturday
2020-07-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Visit Merchant Park on 07/04 from 9:00-3:00 to take a self-guided tour of our gardens around the historic house! Participate in our scavenger hunt and learn about our flowers/herbs as you admire the gardening efforts of our friends from Didlake, Inc.!
This is a Members only program. Executive Director Lisa Timmerman will email the PDF to you directly before the program (look for info@historicdumfriesva.org)!
Members First Saturday programs are held throughout the year and present our members with unique educational and enjoyable activities in a comfortable setting.

Colonial Camp Kits
2020-07-01 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Reserve your Colonial Camp Kit designed for children to do at home and in Merchant Park, on your schedule! Each Module features different lessons, crafts, and activities with supplies provided by The Weems-Botts Museum!
Thanks to Enjoy Life for donating allergy friendly food snack with each kit!
Modules:
Introduction & Colonial Life
RSVP with the Director for a private family tour or receive a virtual link
Learn about the classic cherry tree George Washington fable! Write your own fable using quills and ink (powdered ink packet).
Culinary Adventures: In the Kitchen & Garden
Make your own butter (comes with cornbread mix)
Understanding seeds: Organize, Classify, Dissect – then make a garden collage!
Embrace the Outdoors: The Highs & Lows in Dumfries
Did you know you could sail to Dumfries in the 1700s? Understand why you can’t in this siltation soil experiment!
Plant your herb pot to remember your camp experience!
Explore Merchant Park with an interactive worksheet, including “Guess that Animal” with clues from the 1700s!
Pricing: $45.00. Kits available for pickup starting Wednesday, 07/01/2020, 11:00am. Curbside pickup available. Recommended ages: 8-12.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2020-06-19 10:00 - 10:30 | VA
Celebrate the history of Juneteenth by “reserving” your free ticket, giving you access to our Juneteenth activity and video! By “reserving” your tickets, you will be able to download our materials and listen/watch a book reading on Juneteenth!
PDF 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)
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. Starting in July 2020, we will be returning to our f2f programs!

Annual Meeting 2020: Find Your Mobile Device!
2020-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | VA
Calling all HDVI Members! It is time for our Annual Meeting where we will vote on FY21 Budget, Bylaws and Bylaw revisions, and our progress over 2019-2020! All members should have received an invitation via email – if not, please contact Lisa Timmerman immediately (info@historicdumfriesva.org, 703-221-2218). Documents and the required phone number and codes will be sent to you before our phone conference.
Please note that this will be a phone call conference, not an in-person f2f meeting!
