Museum
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.
Historical Figure of the Week
Col. Enoch Mason
Born c.1766 – Died 1828
Col. Enoch Mason (c.1766-1828) was the son of John Mason (1722-c.1796) and the grandson of George Mason (16_-c.1729) of Aquia. This seems to be a different family from that of George Mason (1725-1792) of Stafford and Gunston Hall, Fairfax County. Enoch Mason owned some 2,461 acres in Stafford and lived at Clover Hill in the Roseville area of Stafford. His plantation includes what’s now Roseville Plantation subdivision. In 1796 he married Lucy Wiley Roy (died 1815), the daughter of Wiley Roy (1747-1816) and Sarah Fowke (1748-1821) of King George County. Enoch Mason was a veteran of the War of 1812. He served as a magistrate in Stafford from at least 1797 to 1828 and was county sheriff in 1810.
Additional Museum Features
Places
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.
History Trail
Explore over 20 locations and countless stories that showcase the strength and resilience of the African American community over a span of 300 years in Stafford County.
VR
Explore and experience Stafford’s history during the Revolutionary War period using Virtual Reality. VR headset is not required.
Voices of Stafford
Listen to interviews from Stafford citizens who experienced first-hand the history and development of Stafford County. Among life experiences and changes observed in Stafford, some genealogy is included.
Get Involved
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
