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Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that operates The Weems-Botts Museum.

Happy Pie Day! In 1991, Mount Vernon hosted a cherry pie contest for local museums, & the Weems-Botts Museum took 1st place! The display, inspired by Grant Wood's painting, awarded our museum bragging rights & a bust of Washington, which is still on display in the historic house.

WeemsBotts's tweet image. Happy Pie Day! In 1991, Mount Vernon hosted a cherry pie contest for local museums, & the Weems-Botts Museum took 1st place! The display, inspired by Grant Wood's painting, awarded our museum bragging rights & a bust of Washington, which is still on display in the historic house.
WeemsBotts's tweet image. Happy Pie Day! In 1991, Mount Vernon hosted a cherry pie contest for local museums, & the Weems-Botts Museum took 1st place! The display, inspired by Grant Wood's painting, awarded our museum bragging rights & a bust of Washington, which is still on display in the historic house.
WeemsBotts's tweet image. Happy Pie Day! In 1991, Mount Vernon hosted a cherry pie contest for local museums, & the Weems-Botts Museum took 1st place! The display, inspired by Grant Wood's painting, awarded our museum bragging rights & a bust of Washington, which is still on display in the historic house.

For the Executive Director's last blog, we dig into the files and share a list that could help researchers find enslaved persons in PWC: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/719546378… #localhistory #virginiahistory #blackhistory #community #museumfromhome


Historic Dumfries Va & The Weems-Botts Museum is hiring! To read a description and apply for the position of Executive Director, click here: historicdumfriesva.org/about/staff-an… #localhistory #hiring #community #Museum #historichouse


Although considered a "man of some means," town resident John Murray certainly seemed to have his fingers and toes dipped into everything, from the militia to tobacco warehouses: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/717644646… #familyhistory #localhistory #virginiahistory #blackhistory #community


Although Caesar Augustus Rodney and Benjamin Botts did not agree during the 1807 Aaron Burr treason trial, they definitely agreed about the state of the roads around Dumfries: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/717010591… #localhistory #virginiahistory #burrdidwhat #Archives


Meet Fred! This adorable addition to The Weems-Botts Museum Gift Shop honors the Lockett family & their rabbits! The Locketts built & lived in our Annex, an incredible family with a Dumfries history. #localhistoryy #familyhistory #familymemories #stuffedanimals #folklore

WeemsBotts's tweet image. Meet Fred! This adorable addition to The Weems-Botts Museum Gift Shop honors the Lockett family & their rabbits! The Locketts built & lived in our Annex, an incredible family with a Dumfries history. #localhistoryy #familyhistory #familymemories #stuffedanimals #folklore

Thomson Mason would not let death stop him from exerting control over his family, property, indentured servants, and enslaved persons: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/715108292… #localhistory #Genealogy #blackhistory #community #courtrecords #virginiahistory #landtransactions


From political mauevuring to wrangling wild horses, this Virginia land demonstrated what happens when people gifted things they never owned in the first place: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/714472955… #localhistory #community #courtrecords #virginiahistory #genealogy #familyrecords


Looking for an escape? Take a trip to Camelot with us as we discuss the legends, lore, and history behind King Arthur: eventbrite.com/e/the-weems-bo…


Read our latest news and plan a visit Merchant Park to view the fantastic Cherry Trees blossoming: mailchi.mp/d3578057b9b6/t…


It's not too late to join our Detective Fiction program this Saturday, 03/18! Enjoy short stories, delicious tea, and a lively presentation. Details here: eventbrite.com/e/the-weems-bo… #bibliophile #detective #literary #History #supportlocal #gumshoe #teatime


Hello March! Feel like designing and flying a kite? Reading detective stories? Check out our latest news & programs: mailchi.mp/737b1ea4d53e/t… #kite #teatime #detective #shortstories #childrensprogram #bibliophile #historichouse #localhistory #community


Residents in the Town of Dumfries connected over cards, hot soup, and Valentine's Day parties as they navigated the Great Depression: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/709403368… #localhistory #archives #destinationdumfries #community #virginiahistory #cardgames #boardgamegeek #familyhistory


Town of Dumfries residents petitioned the VA General Assembly in 1787 for protective measures on Main Street. Why? Tasty bread: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/708769363… #mainstreet #localhistory #regionalhistory #northernvirginia #community #petitions #vageneralassembly #archives #oldstuff #maps


Folklore question on a Monday morning! How does flushing an ice cube help increase the chances of snow days? Or do you need all the ice cubes?🤔#folklore #snowday #isthisavirginiathing #folktales #familymemories


Nelly Jackson appeared in court in 1816 with William Carr's 1790 will. The courts waded through the genealogical quagmire as they ruled on her fight for freedom: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/708135438… #blackhistory #localhistory #familyhistory #genealogy #enslaved #virginiahistory #Freedom


Emancipated in the 1820s, VA required Hughes to leave within 12 months. The problem? His land, resources, and family lived in Virginia. The solution? Appeal to the VA Assembly with the support of local counties: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/707501077… #localhistory #familyhistory #BlackHistory


Mason Locke Weems proposed an unusual way to address the "great public evil" he encountered while traveling through Virginia: weemsbotts.tumblr.com/post/706866535… #localhistory #virginiahistory #regionalhistory #badroads #travel #lotteries #vageneralassembly #petition #masonlockeweems


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