Get up close and personal with history…
Museum tours include an overview of Dumfries’ significant colonial history as well as a detailed look into the house’s historic past. Visitors travel through time as they tour period rooms decorated in 18th, 19th, and 20th century styles while learning about how the property was used as a vestry by the colonial church, as a book depot by Parson Weems (George Washington’s first biographer and author of the cherry tree story), as a law office by Benjamin Botts (Aaron Burr’s youngest defense attorney during his 1807 treason trial) and as a home for nearly a century by the Merchant Family. Children and adults love our colonial store where visitors can explore everyday items from the colonial time period!
Info & Hours
May – October: View and book your tour on our appointment calendar here. Same day tour requests not guaranteed.
November – April: We only offer guided tours of the historic home. Walk-in tour schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-3pm (last tour at 3pm). Please call ahead to ensure availability, or book a tour online here.
The Weems-Botts Museum Tour: Engage in Dumfries history through a tour of our historic house and exhibit areas! Pricing: Adult (18-59): $7.00; Senior (60+): $5.00; Youth (6-17): $5.00; Child (0-5): Free. HDVI members are free. Limit of 4 persons. Please contact us to schedule 5+ persons.
Outside Walking Tour: Highlights the history of Dumfries by visiting Dumfries Elementary School, Dumfries Cemetery, the Courthouse Site, and the Henderson House. Outside only. Pricing: Adult (18-59): $7.00; Senior (60+): $5.00; Youth (6-17): $5.00; Child (0-5): Free. HDVI members are free.
Admission
Adults: $7
Seniors (60+) & Youth (6-17): $5
Children (under 6): Free
Members: Free
Please call or email to schedule groups of 5+ persons.
Prince William County School Groups: We offer no-cost field trips and activities to teachers and classes in the PWCS. For more information or to book a field trip, please contact us at info@historicdumfriesva.org.
We are a part of Museums for All! We offer free admission to individuals and families receiving food assistance (SNAP Benefits).
We are a Blue Star Museum! We offer free admission to active duty military members and their family members from Memorial Day to Labor Day.