January 2022

Monthly Presentation – Stafford’s Other George

Thursday January 20th 2022 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM


Jerrilynn Eby and Rick MacGregor will talk about George L. Gordon, Jr. for whom the Stafford County Administration Center is named.

December 2021

Annual Stafford Historical Society Christmas Party

Thursday December 16th 2021 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM


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.  

October 2021

Members Only Field Trip to Wide Water State Park

Thursday October 21st 2021 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM


Includes talk by Beth Daly.

Note:  The park charges a $7 per car fee.  Scott Mayausky has offered to drive the county van, which holds about 15 people.  A ride in the van will be available on a first come basis.  Please email us at info@staffordhistorical.org if you’d like to have a spot reserved for you.

2021 Virginia Genealogical Society Virtual Conference

Friday October 15th 2021 9:45 AM – Saturday October 16th 2021 3:50 PM


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.

September 2021

Via Colori Stafford

Saturday September 25th 2021 8:00 AM – Sunday September 26th 2021 5:00 PM


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. 

 

Monthly Presentation – Chatham during the Colonial and Revolutionary Period

Thursday September 16th 2021 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM


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