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
James Hore
Born Unknown – Died 1807
James Hore (died 1807) was the son of Elias Hore (1719-1782) and Mary Brown of Stafford. The Hore family resided in Stafford for much of the nineteenth century and most of them lived in the upper part of the county. James Hore married Frances Nelson. Around 1806 he acquired part of Thomas Ludwell Lee’s Potomac Run property. A portion of this later became known as the Potomac Silk Farm and was located on Brooke Road (Route 608) a short distance east of Brooke.
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.
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
