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?

Fun time doing archeology camp this past week. 5 Scouts earned their archeology merit badge!
08/09/2026

Fun time doing archeology camp this past week. 5 Scouts earned their archeology merit badge!

We were at the Dumfries Back to School Bash teaching writing with a quill and black walnut ink!! Kids also got to try a...
08/01/2026

We were at the Dumfries Back to School Bash teaching writing with a quill and black walnut ink!! Kids also got to try a typewriter.

07/28/2026

**The Weems-Botts Museum Needs Your Help**

For more than 50 years, Historic Dumfries Virginia has preserved and shared the history of Virginia's oldest continuously chartered town through the Weems-Botts Museum.

This year, we were not awarded the **$50,000 Prince William County Community Partners Grant** that has helped support museum staffing, free school field trips, educational programs, Scouting merit badges, workshops for adults, and preservation of our historic collections.

While this loss presents a significant challenge, our mission remains unchanged. We are committed to keeping the museum open, educating future generations, and preserving Dumfries' remarkable history—but we need your support.

You can help by:
• Becoming a member https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2W6yQMyk4HD-D8tlmLVbBdgoxLhFE1TDvftHtuLdmG5fmCQ/viewform
• Making a tax-deductible donation https://historic-dumfries-virginia-inc.square.site/
• Volunteering https://historicdumfriesva.org/support/volunteer/
• Sharing this post with family and friends

Together, we can ensure that the stories of Virginia's oldest continuously chartered town continue to inspire future generations.

Thank you for supporting Historic Dumfries Virginia and the Weems-Botts Museum!

06/24/2026

We have BABY BLUEBIRDS!! If you’ve ever attended one of our bird house workshops you know we have a bluebird house that we watch very carefully. The bluebirds hatched this week!! If you are in Merchant Park please be mindful of our bluebird house.

Very special day today at the Williams Ordinary Batestown exhibit ribbon cutting ceremony.
06/20/2026

Very special day today at the Williams Ordinary Batestown exhibit ribbon cutting ceremony.

HDVI participated in The Town of Dumfries Juneteenth event!! Guests at our table made handkerchief dolls, contributed a...
06/20/2026

HDVI participated in The Town of Dumfries Juneteenth event!! Guests at our table made handkerchief dolls, contributed a square to our community quilt, and learned about black Americans who lived in Dumfries.

Wonderful day today celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in Dumfries, Virginia!!
06/07/2026

Wonderful day today celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in Dumfries, Virginia!!

Our volunteers have been busy passing out invitations to the AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION on Sunday in Merchant Park from noo...
06/01/2026

Our volunteers have been busy passing out invitations to the AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION on Sunday in Merchant Park from noon to 4:00. Hope you can make it!

Another successful wool spinning class at the Weems-Botts Museum!!
05/30/2026

Another successful wool spinning class at the Weems-Botts Museum!!

Address

3944 Cameron Street
Dumfries, VA
22026

Telephone

(703) 221-2218

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