The 2021 Virginia Genealogical Society’s Virtual Conference is open for registration.

The Virginia Genealogical Society, established in 1960, boasts a nationwide membership dedicated to four primary goals: to promote and foster family history, education and research; publish genealogical information; provide educational opportunities; share accumulated knowledge.

Stafford County Museum and Cultural Center in collaboration with Stafford and North Stafford Rotary Clubs will host the first annual Via Colori Stafford street painting festival to celebrate the arts and the creative process.  This is a 2-day family-friendly regional festival to witness dozens of artists create original artwork using street painting chalk.

Courthouse Road Commuter Lot

Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

John Hennessy, chief historian at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, will talk about the history of Chatham during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods.

Our annual member’s picnic is August 19 at 6:30 p.m.  We will meet at the Rowser Building located at 1739 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554.  We will meet in Room B.  This is the one nearest the kitchen.

Please bring a dish to share.  Paper products, plastic flatware, ice and drinks will be provided.

We have some surprise entertainment scheduled for you.  You wont want to miss it.

See you there.

Monthly meeting of the Board of Directors for the Stafford County Historical Society is held the first Thursday of each month.  The meeting is open to any members who wish to attend.  Notes from each meeting are available on request.

With Frank O’Reilly of the National Park Service.