Historic Dumfries

Historic Dumfries HDVI is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization which operates the Weems-Botts Museum!

But did you know we also host educational programs, maintain a research library, archive, and collections on Dumfries' history?

Come and find us at the Dumfries Fall Festival tomorrow at Garrison Park! We'll have colonial crafts, candy, and info ab...
09/20/2024

Come and find us at the Dumfries Fall Festival tomorrow at Garrison Park! We'll have colonial crafts, candy, and info about volunteer opportunities and upcoming programs!

Join us for at Merchant Park to celebrate the historic Prince William Resolves! This free family-friendly festival hoste...
06/07/2024

Join us for at Merchant Park to celebrate the historic Prince William Resolves! This free family-friendly festival hosted by the PWC Office of Historic Preservation features an immersive play reenacting this lively June 1774 debate and firing demos and also includes children’s activities, food, museum and walking tours, and more!

Charter Day 275 is only one month away! This signature scroll, measuring around 2 inches wide and 15 feet long, holds th...
04/11/2024

Charter Day 275 is only one month away! This signature scroll, measuring around 2 inches wide and 15 feet long, holds the names of hundreds of attendees present at the 1980 Dumfries Charter Day festival. Don't miss out on this year's weekend of historic events May 10th-12th to be a part of our town's history!

May 10th Gala Info & Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/town-of-dumfries-275th-anniversary-gala-tickets-855437826567

May 11th & 12th Festival Info (Registration Optional):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/275th-charter-day-celebration-festival-tickets-870545243257

Our new Little Free Library is all set up and fully stocked! Come by Merchant Park to pick up a new book or drop off one...
03/22/2024

Our new Little Free Library is all set up and fully stocked! Come by Merchant Park to pick up a new book or drop off one of your favorites for someone else to enjoy!

Happy Pie Day! For President's Day in 1991, Mount Vernon hosted a cherry pie contest for local museums, and the Weems-Bo...
03/14/2024

Happy Pie Day! For President's Day in 1991, Mount Vernon hosted a cherry pie contest for local museums, and the Weems-Botts Museum took home the gold! Their pie display, inspired by Grant Wood's painting "Parson Weems' Fable", awarded our museum bragging rights & a small bust of Washington, which is still on display in the historic house.

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3944 Cameron Street
Dumfries, VA
22026

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