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
Andrew Jackson Woodard
Born 1878 – Died 1959
Andrew Jackson Woodard (1878-1959) was the son of William Woodard (1858-1928) and Mary Ann Gallahan (1858-1929) of Stafford County, Virginia. He was also the brother of French E. Woodard (1888-1974). Andrew J. Woodard owned and resided at Spring Hill about a mile east of Stafford Courthouse, but moved to Denver, Colorado in 1932 for his health. He married Maggie Gallahan and was buried in Denver. Many of the Woodard family lived near Aquia Creek in Stafford and the surname sometimes appears in the early records as “Woodyard.” Some of the Woodard family were noted watermen.
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
