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

Henry Tyler

Born c.1710 – Died 1777

Henry Tyler (c.1710-1777) descended from a prominent York County, Virginia family.  He was the son of Francis Tyler (c.1688-after 1723) and Rebecca (maiden name unknown (born c.1695).  In 1738 Henry married in Stafford County, Virginia Alice Strother (c.1719-c.1792), the daughter of William Strother (c.1665-1726) and Margaret Watts.  For 41 years, his distinctive and beautiful handwriting adorned the records of the Stafford County court.  Henry was clerk of court from at least 1736 to 1777 and his son, Thomas Gowry Strother Tyler (c.1740-1816), followed him as clerk.

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.

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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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Come Join Us!

Stafford Historical Society Summer Social

Saturday, June 14th 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

HFFI – Revolutionary Pub Tour

Tuesday, June 17th