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History of the Stafford County Historical Society In the summer of 1965, a small group of local residents met on the porch of Agnes Harrison’s old house, Clearview, in Falmouth to discuss the eminent destruction of a very old school building at the bottom of the hill below Belmont, also in Falmouth. That October, a…

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Make a tax-deductible donation to the Stafford County Historical Society (Discover Stafford) and help keep Stafford’s history alive! Your generous donations will provide Discover Stafford with the means to continue its free community programs and move forward to a true Museum and Cultural Center that celebrates Stafford’s rich history! On behalf of Discover Stafford, we…

The Stafford County Historical Society live history programs is in its fourth decade. The dates, topics, speakers, and archived recordings for the series are listed below. We look forward to seeing you! All presentations are open to the public and are free of charge!

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. VR Explore and experience Stafford’s history during the Revolutionary War period using Virtual Reality. VR headset is not…

Stafford County, Virginia is a “burned record” county. About two-thirds of our court records were lost to deliberate fires during the Civil War, making family and historical research in Stafford County a challenge. The Stafford County Historical Society is happy to help you with your queries pertaining to the people and places of Stafford County. Please…

Mission Statement The Stafford County Historical Society’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret, and promote the diverse history of Stafford County in order to build an understanding of our past and its connection with the present. Our Vision The Stafford County Historical Society is: a vibrant and preeminent institution for building community strength and cohesiveness;…

Marker inscription: Here at Berea, during the Great Depression, was the site of Civilian Conservation Corps Company 2363. This camp, one of many in Virginia, was organized in 1935 and disbanded in 1940. During its existence, the company strung farm fences, planted trees, fought forest fires, and instructed farmers in the practice of soil conservation.…