Hollywood comes to Stafford! Learn about films made on location in Stafford from local actor, writer, and anthropologist Justin Sisk.

Then, enjoy light refreshments and a screening of the 1958 rom-com Houseboat, starring Cary Grant and Sophia Loren. Filmed in various locations in Virginia.

Grade 7-adult.

*Snow date: Saturday, January 28, 1-4:30

Sponsored by the Stafford Museum and Cultural Center in partnership with the Stafford County Historical Society.

With Chris Hornung

Chris will talk about the world’s first heavier-than-air mechanical flight which was achieved by Samuel Pierpont Langley in Stafford County, Virginia on May 6, 1896. Langley’s accomplishment opened “the great universal highway overhead.” Chris will also talk about the Langley Flight Project to create an exact replica of Langley’s Aerodrome No. 5, the first aircraft to achieve heavier-than-air sustained mechanical flight.

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.

Join us for the 2022 Christmas parade at 3pm on December 17th!

Members and Guests Only. The Christmas party will be held at the Rowser Building, Room A. It begins at 6:30 PM. The SCHS provides napkins, plates, cutlery, and beverages. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share.

Connie Hilker will present a PowerPoint program about Hartwood Winery, Stafford County’s first winery. Connie has lived next door to the winery for the past 20 years and will share photos and stories of the early days of the winery.

The originally scheduled program on George Washington has been rescheduled for February 2023.

This presentation will be our first attempt at live streaming 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. Given that this will be our first attempt, please be patient as there could be unplanned technical issues.

UPDATE: The event has been cancelled for Sunday, November 13th due to damage from the winds last night. We appreciate the support of the artists and everyone who visited the event on Saturday.

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A juried arts festival featuring the best of the best.

The Stafford Museum and Cultural Center is super proud to be bringing this premiere event to Embrey Mill. Free to attend and browse.

THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL

What better way to do your Christmas shopping than shopping at this event. As you stroll through the rows of tents where you will meet and be able to talk with the creators of sculptures, paintings, pottery, photography, one-of-a-kind jewelry designs, batiks, and much more.

This Festival offers a wide variety of mediums, styles, sizes, subject matters, and price ranges. There will be something that will appeal to everyone who attends.

​“History lives in Stafford!” You can visit a wide variety of attractions and combine your business or golf trip with off-the-beaten-track side-tours through history, local award-winning wineries and breweries, and a wide selection of shopping and arts.

November 12th 10am – 5pm
November 13th, 11am – 4pm

401 Coneflower Lane, (Embrey Mill), Stafford, VA

It’s a great outdoor space for social distancing and following safety rules to ensure the safety and well-being of our Exhibitors and Shoppers.