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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 imminent destruction of a very old school building at the bottom of the hill below Belmont. That October, a handful of concerned…
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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 fifth decade. The dates of upcoming events are listed below along with archived recordings for the series at the bottom of the page. Our society is proud to support the many other groups in the region with a historical focus. We look forward to…
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…
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…
The Stafford County Historical Society is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that works to document and preserve the history of Stafford County, Va. We support all periods of Stafford’s history from the prehistoric era to modern times. Stafford’s stories are America’s stories. Please read our Museum Stories to learn more about the people of Stafford who…
