Welcome to
Discover Stafford
Stafford County spans more than 400
years of significant contributions in the
building of our nation.
We invite you to explore the stories we
know, add the stories not yet told, and
stay engaged as we celebrate and
Discover Stafford together!
Stafford Stories
Explore the stories and images of Stafford County. These stories are part of the history of a county, then a state, then a nation. It’s all connected. Stafford’s stories are America’s stories.
Heritage Trail
Explore and experience Stafford’s African American history spanning 300 years in Stafford County.
Historical Figure of the Week
James Madison Sthreshley
Born 1795 – Died 1869
James Madison Sthreshley was the son of Capt. William Sthreshley and Elizabeth Buckner Jones, widow of Thomas Jones of Stafford. The surname of this family sometimes appears in early Virginia records as “Trashly.” In 1828 James married Mary Peyton Bolling Fitzhugh (born 1808), the daughter of John Bolling Stith Fitzhugh (1778-1825) and Humphrey Frances Toye Tabb (died c.1794) of Bellair, Stafford County, Virginia. James M. Sthreshley was a Confederate veteran. He and his wife are buried in the Bellair cemetery on Leeland Road (Route 626).
History in Stafford
Explore the past with our interactive historical map, featuring artifacts and locations throughout history. Zoom in to discover more information and click on markers to learn more about specific time periods and places.
Get Involved
Discover Stafford is looking for volunteers for our upcoming events and projects. If you can spare some time to help out, it would be greatly appreciated. Even just a few hours can make a big difference.
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