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 Harwood
Born 1769 – Died 1845
Thomas Harwood (1769-1845) was the son of John Harwood (died c.1787) who had been a millwright at James Hunter’s Iron Works near Falmouth. Thomas was also a millwright and repaired several of the local flour and textile mills. He inherited the family farm, the house on which stood in the vicinity of the Wingate Inn on the south side of Warrenton Road (U. S. 17) and across from the Target store. The Harwood family also ran a tavern in or very near the Interstate 95/Route 17 cloverleaf.
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
