January 2024

Dr. Martin Luther King, The Dream Continues — Musical

Saturday, January 13th 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Colonial Forge High School
500 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, USA

The musical is presented in three acts highlighting the journey of the civil rights movement under Dr. King’s leadership.

This event is sponsored by the Stafford County NAACP, Discover Stafford, and Stafford County Public Schools. Attendance is free to the public, however, registration is required due to limited seating.

December 2023

Annual Stafford Historical Society Christmas Party

Sunday December 17th 2023 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Rowser Building
1739 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA, USA

Members and Guests Only. The Christmas party will be held at the Rowser Building, Room A. The SCHS provides napkins, plates, cutlery, and beverages. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.

NOTE THE NEW TIME THIS YEAR! We’ll be meeting on Sunday, December 17, at 2:00pm instead of an evening party in hopes that more members will be available to attend.

November 2023

“You and your Stuff: How to Successfully Transition Your Memories to the Next Generation”

Thursday November 16th 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Stafford County Administrative Center
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, USA

with Terri Blanchette

We’ve all heard the repeating phrase “Your kids don’t want your stuff” – and to an extent that is very true. Each generation embraces only those aspects from the previous generation that resonates with them. BUT – there IS a way to work with that fact to help ensure you not only successfully transition the “stuff” of your history, but also help the next generation not regret their hasty decisions.

Terri Blanchette is an historian, writer, and heritage preservation specialist in the Virginia and greater Washington DC areas. She has a Masters in U.S. History with certification in Museum Studies and Archiving. She has written extensively for national history organizations, delivered numerous talks, workshops and seminars on preservation, and has researched and written corporate histories for some of Washington’s most prestigious firms. Her one-of-a-kind company, TimeSorters, LLC helps individuals and businesses to capture, organize, preserve and protect those things that make up their unique histories.

This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.

October 2023

Update on the Stafford County Museum

Thursday October 19th 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Stafford County Administrative Center
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, USA

with Terri Blanchette and Sue Henderson

This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.

September 2023

History of the U. S. Flag

Thursday September 21st 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Stafford County Administrative Center
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, USA

With Trip Wiggins.

This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.

August 2023

Stafford County School Murals

Thursday August 17th 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Stafford County Administrative Center
1300 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA, USA

with Casey Clark. Casey will share insights about the various murals that have been completed throughout the county.

This presentation will also be live streamed via Facebook. To view the presentation from Facebook, go to https://www.facebook.com/StaffordHistory. You should see the live feed listed at the top of the posts. If not, you may need to refresh your page.