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
George Kiger
Born c.1773 – Died 1857
George Kiger (c.1773-1857) was an apprentice in his uncle Fielding Lucas’ tannery in Fredericksburg. Fielding’s tannery burned in 1807 and George established his own tannery in Falmouth in 1809. This was located on the west side of U. S. Route 1 on the northern edge of Falmouth town. In 1843 he paid taxes on 5 enslaved people, 2 horses, 2 carrioles (small, covered horse-drawn carts with room for one person), 1 wood clock, 4 lots in Falmouth, and one acre in Stafford. George was a veteran of the War of 1812. From at least 1831 to 1836 he was a tobacco inspector at Dixon’s Warehouse in Falmouth.
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
