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
Robert Hayman Gray
Born 1873 – Died 1958
Robert Hayman Gray (1873-1958) was the son of Robert Atchison Gray (1830-1915) and Adelaide Gettys Hayman (1830-1921). For some 25 years he presided in Stafford’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and was a member of the county school board. He never married and resided at Eastwood, the old Gray family home that was once part of Traveler’s Rest. Eastwood is on the west side of Caisson Road (Route 603). Robert H. Gray was crushed to death when he attempted to take down a large apple tree on his farm.
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
