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 Leach
Dates Unknown
James Leach (died c.1823) may have been the son of Benjamin Leitch (1754-1812) and Elizabeth Peyton (died after 1811). He owned part of the Richlands tract between U. S, Route 17 and the Rappahannock River near the present site of Richlands Baptist Church. James was deputy surveyor of Stafford from at least 1787 to 1821). The spelling of this surname in Stafford County varies between “Leach” and “Leitch.”
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
