Stafford County Historical Society

The Stafford County Historical Society is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated since 1965 to the historical education, preservation and enrichment of Stafford County, Virginia's citizens and visitors. Through the objective and dispassionate study, discussion and dissemination of all aspects of Stafford's rich prehistory and history, we seek to teach ourselves and others through monthly meetings, a quarterly newsletter, and publication of books, compact discs, pamphlets and brochures.

We recognize contributions to our county history through the "Keepers of the Knowledge" program, the "Voices of Stafford Oral History Program" and other awards. The primary focus of our society since its inception has been to support the creation and operation of a Stafford Museum and Visitors Center which will further inform our populace and visitors and guide them to our county's historical attractions. All of our fundraising efforts have been toward that end. Membership in the society is open to all with an interest in Stafford's history and all of our meetings are open to the public.

 

Activities and society business are handled by a Board with the help of various committees. Monthly membership meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month with informative and interesting presentations. See our calendar above for meeting and event information.

As an effort of outreach to inform local citizens including school children who study Colonial and Virginia history, Members of the Society offer presentations on Colonial life and its connection with the Stafford area. 

Additionally, members are available to meet with civic clubs, homeowner groups and other groups including church groups to share knowledge on the rich history of Stafford County.  

There are 17 public elementary schools in Stafford County and all students are taught Virginia history. Story time is also held at the local library. If interested in working with the Speakers Bureau or in having a member attend your group or school for a program, please contact 540-373-6455. 

 

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Stafford County is one of the most historic counties in the United States. Aside from the presence of dinosaur tracks and a rich Native American History, there is much Colonial and Civil War history of interest to many.

For modern times, the Marine Corps Base Quantico is near the newly established National Museum of the Marine Corps which attracts thousands of annual visitors. It is located just off I-95 near the northern entrance to the Quantico Base which covers about 20% of the northern part of Stafford County.

Stafford is located 25 miles south of the Washington, DC beltway and is about 60 miles north of Virginia’s capital, Richmond, and is convenient to Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown as well.

For those interested in history, Stafford can serve as center of activity for day trips to visit Montpelier, Monticello, Stratford Hall, Mt Vernon or you can stay local and visit four Civil War Battlefields which are located within a 20 mile radius.