Historic Dumfries Virginia

Mother's Day Appreciation
2019-05-12 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
The Weems-Botts Museum celebrates Mother’s Day with free tea and museum admission for mothers. Tours start at the Museum Annex; last tour starts at 3:00pm.

Dumfries Charter Day
2019-05-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in Merchant Park for a free, family-friendly event commemorating the town’s 1749 charter, which made Dumfries the first chartered town in Virginia. Food and craft vendors, living history demonstrations and reenactors, children’s activities, raffles, and informational tables on local resources and historical organizations will be open throughout the event. Sponsored by the Town of Dumfries.

Members' First Night on the Town!
2019-05-03 18:00 - 20:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us for this unique Members’ First Program celebrating the Weems-Botts Museum opening for the season! Get your shoes ready for a walking tour of historic Dumfries hosted by Prince William County Historic Preservation. 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’ program: scholarships for local children to attend our Colonial Camp. RSVPs appreciated.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2019-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we discuss our local industrial history! As always, free snacks and crafts provided while supplies last.

Military Family Appreciation Day
2019-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
The Weems-Botts Museum will open for free tours to all military families on Saturday, 04/20, from 11:00am-1:00pm. Celebrate with us as we look forward to The Weems-Botts Museum opening daily for tours in May and once again proudly serving as a Blue Star Museum!

Spring Break Boredom Buster
2019-04-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-04-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
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:
Monday, 04/15, 1:00-3:00: Colonial Life and Dance
Tuesday, 04/16, 1:00-3:00: Colonial Culinary Adventure
Wednesday, 04/17, 1:00-3:00, Colonial Garden & Nature
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, but an accompanying adult must be present for all under 8. Recommended age: 8-12.
Pre-registration required.

Scottish Tea
2019-04-07 10:00 - 23:30 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Enjoy a seated tea service with hearty Scottish breakfast tea and gourmet baked treats along with a discussion on Dumfries’ Scottish heritage in the Museum Annex before a tour of the historic house museum. Limited seating.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2019-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about immigration. Explore Dumfries unique Scottish history and learn why we are different from other Virginia places! Create a family “quilt” that symbolizes your unique cultural heritage and displays our diverse history. Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.

Members' First Saturday
2019-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
A get-together at the Museum Annex for current, renewing, and prospective members held every other first Saturday morning of the month with a new special topic and donation cause each program.
For the month of March, help support our archaeology program as we pull neat objects from our collections and discuss past and current projects! Think the Weems-Botts has no more secrets to hide? Think again…

President's Day Celebration
2019-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us from 1:00-3:00pm as we give special themed tours of the Weems-Botts house discussing our famous biographer Parson Weems! Tours start at the top of the hour and end in the Annex with special cherry themed treats.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2019-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about family history. Craft a family tree you can take home to finish! Learn about the Merchant family and look at their photos, letters, and genealogies! Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.

Dumfries Black History Celebration
2019-02-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Little Baptist Union Church, 17150 Mine Road, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Save the date to attend this celebration at Little Union Baptist Church with the Town of Dumfries and the Prince William County NAACP! Theme: Black Migrations and Urban Realities.

Board Gaming Night!
2019-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us at this free program in the Weems-Botts Annex as we play family friendly board games either made during or about the era the Merchant family lived!
RSVP today!

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2019-01-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Don’t let the cold stop you from enjoying our monthly Children’s program! Join us as we craft treats for our cold wildlife friends and help dispel common wildlife myths! Crafts and snacks available while supplies last.

Members' First Saturday
2019-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
This month, share your thoughts and ideas for 2019 as we discuss new and upcoming programs and make this the best year for HDVI yet! Special Cause: Upgrades to our preservation instruments/technology.
Members First programs are a get-together at the Annex for current, renewing, and prospective members held every other first Saturday morning of the month with a new special topic and donation cause each program.

"Tea Does Our Fancy Aid": A Holiday Tea Break
2018-12-16 14:00 - 15:15 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join Ms. Weems-Botts for a delicious cup of The Virginia Tea Company’s tea along with a peek of rare collection items as we discuss historic holiday traditions and tour the holiday decorated home. Enter for our holiday door prize!
RSVP Required: $15/members, $20/non-members.

Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2018-12-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about historic holiday traditions. Learn how winter holidays were celebrated in the 18th and 19th centuries. Make a Victorian holiday craft and play a Victorian game! Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.

Holiday Open House
2018-12-08 13:30 - 17:00 | VA
Join us as we open our holiday decorated historic home! Enjoy a beautiful performance in Merchant Park along with sugar cookie decorating and treats in the Annex. Our Holiday Open House offers plenty of delightful ways to embrace the holiday spirit!

Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2018-11-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about World War I. Discover why we celebrate Veteran’s Day. Learn how animals helped during WWI and make a paper carrier pigeon. Have a “rationed” snack. Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.

Members' First Saturday
2018-11-03 09:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
A get-together at the Museum Annex for current, renewing, and prospective members held every other first Saturday morning of the month with a new special topic and donation cause each program. Join us for special sales in the museum gift shop. Start your holiday shopping while enjoying tasty treats. The special donation cause for this Members’ First Saturday program is funding for new gift shop display items and furnishings. Light refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated.

Ghost Walks
2018-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-10-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-10-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Merchant Park, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
So you hear we’re haunted? Learn about our haunted history on an outdoor, lantern-led walking tour on Saturday evenings in October. Enjoy Mountain Cider Company apple cider, cocoa, and roasted marshmallows in Merchant Park. Cost: $12/adults; $10/youth, seniors, and members. Space is limited and advance tickets are recommended. We do not accept reservations for Ghost Walks; walk-ins accepted as space allows. Parental Guidance Suggested – some material may not be suitable for children.

Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2018-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about the history and traditions of Halloween. Explore how folklore has and continues to shape our culture. Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart.

Museum Day Live!
2018-09-22 11:00 - 16:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket. The Museum Day Live ticket provides free admission for two people. Tours start in the Museum Annex; last tour starts at 3:00pm.

Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by Walmart
2018-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
Join us in the Weems-Botts Museum Annex as we learn about agricultural history. Most Americans lived in rural areas until the 20th century. Learn about what life was like on a colonial farm. Craft and snack available while supplies last. Sponsored by Walmart. Special thanks to the Prince William Historical Commission in conjunction with the Historic Preservation Division, our lesson will include a full agricultural display along with a peek at the Traveling Trunk!

Members' First Saturday
2018-09-08 09:00 - 11:00 | The Weems-Botts Museum Annex, 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, 22026, United States
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 as we host our first Saturday morning gathering and explore the tradition of breakfast! Light refreshments provided. RSVPs appreciated.
