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The Historical Society of the Oldest-Chartered Town in Virginia

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  • November 2021

  • Sat 13
    November 13, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    November Member Cookie Swap

    Online

    All members and prospective members are welcome to this Cookie Swap virtual program! Come prepared to share your favorite recipes along with […]

  • Sat 20
    November 20, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Winter is Coming

    Online

    Winter is coming! Join us as we enjoy winter folklore, scary stories, and a delicious cup of spicy tea (mailed directly to […]

  • Sat 20
    November 20, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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

    Online

    Register for this free program to receive historical information about Virginia wildlife, details on how to participate in Project Squirrel, and a […]

  • December 2021

  • Sat 11
    December 11, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Holiday in the Park

    Merchant Park 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA, United States

              Join us for a holiday in Merchant Park! Enjoy delightful winter treats, craft festive decorations either in […]

  • Sat 18
    December 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

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

    Online

    Curious why and how people use woolly worms to predict how much snow we will have? Learn about this myth and other […]

  • January 2022

  • Sat 15
    January 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

    January Members First: Superstitions for the New Year!

    Online

    Join us virtually as well share our favorite New Year superstitions at this free program! Why not add an extra sprinkling of […]

  • Sat 15
    January 15, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

    Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: To The Birds!

    Online

    Join us as we learn how animals stay warm during winter and craft a birdfeeder! Dispel common wildlife myths and learn how […]

  • Sat 29
    January 29, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Yokai

    Online

    Intrigued by the Japanese creatures that dominate media and lore? Join us as we trace the history of the Yokai through literature […]

  • February 2022

  • Sat 12
    February 12, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Children’s Day at the Museum Sponsored by Colonial Downs Group: African American Folklore

    Online

    Learn more about the types, themes, and characters present in African American folklore! Listen to folktales and discuss how they impacted the […]

  • Mon 14
    February 14, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

    LunchTime Shenanigans

    Online

    Join the Executive Director for an hour of free online games! Jump into a quick game on Board Game Arena for a […]

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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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