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
Thomas Norman
Born c.1790 – Died 1846
Thomas Norman (c.1790-1846) was the son of Edward Norman (1752-1814) and Jane Stewart (c.1756-1814) and resided at Edge Hill in Widewater. Edward and Jane Norman died during the winter epidemic of 1814/1815. Thomas’ first wife was Paulina Ficklen (c.1800-1830). He married secondly Mildred Ficklen Hill (1804-1886). All are buried at Edge Hill. In 1816 Thomas was Second Captain of the Flying Artillery of the 45th regiment of Virginia militia. In addition to farming, the Norman family was involved with the Aquia Creek freestone quarries. From 1839 to 1840 Thomas Norman served as Stafford County Commissioner of the Revenue.
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
