Fauquier Heritage at the Gott Library

05/28/2026

Searching for information! This photo is identified as William Keyser, WWII Army. We are assuming he is local but not confirmed. Any descendants out there?

05/28/2026

Looks like it was fun!

05/25/2026

A powerful glimpse into Fauquier’s Civil War history.
This historic print portrays Mosby disbanding his command in Fauquier County on April 21, 1865 — a defining moment at the close of the war.
From the John K. Gott photo collection.

05/23/2026

USMC Lt. Presley Neville O’Bannon was born near Rectortown around 1776. This image of a historical diorama depicts O’Bannon, the first American to command US forces on foreign soil, raising the flag at the 1805 Battle of Derna, Tripoli (present day Libya), inspiring the phrase “to the shores of Tripoli” in the Marines’ Hymn.

05/21/2026

Here’s a great photo of the devastation caused by the Delaplane flood in 1911. Called Piedmont Station during the Civil War, the railroad there played a big role during the First Battle of Manassas. Like and follow us for more local history!

05/21/2026

A great opportunity to learn about this very important part of our local history!

Blue Ridge Heritage Project founder and chair Bill Henry will present “The People Before the Park: Displaced Families of the Blue Ridge,” a multimedia program examining the communities uprooted during the creation of Shenandoah National Park Rappahannock County Library Shenandoah National Park

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05/19/2026

It’s getting hot out…ladies, do you have your summer hats ready? In 1907, Bon Ton was the place to go! Ad from Fauquier Democrat, June 1907.

05/15/2026

Fauquier History Museum at The Old Jail has a new page…check it out!

After an unexpected hack to our original Museum page, we’re excited to share our new, refreshed home on Facebook.

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05/14/2026

Lots of Paynes in northern Fauquier! Anyone recognize these names? Photo information: Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Payne & family. House stood in Rosstown at the site of the house built by Frank Ford. Mother & father of Percy Payne and Mrs. Hester Wine (sp?). Date unknown.

05/13/2026

As we approach the 250th anniversary of our country’s founding, we look at the role African Americans played in the fight for independence. The focus will be...