The Dumfries area has a fascinating and dynamic history encompassing American Indians, the enslaved community, and Scottish merchants. Learn about its status as a bustling colonial port to its role in the Revolutionary War and Civil War and into modern developments in the 20th century.

Dumfries was a small but important settlement surrounded by plantations and tenant farms. At the center of town were the public warehouses and the county courthouse, which was moved to Dumfries in 1759 in response to the town’s growing social, political, and economic importance.

Historic Dumfries Virginia's offices, the Lee Lansing Research Library, and the Town of Dumfries Visitor Center are all housed in the Museum Annex building located at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA 22026.

Destination Dumfries, your historic journey starts here… May – October: Book your tour on our appointment calendar! Click here to see tour availability. Same day tour requests not guarenteed. Tours may be temporarily unavailable as we train new staff. Thank you for your patience! November – April: Tour by appointment only.

Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization that operates the Weems-Botts Museum, hosts educational programs and events, and maintains a research library, archive, and collections on Dumfries' history.

Our paranormal expert will take you through multiple locations in Dumfries’ historic district while sharing local ghost stories – the tour will end at the Weems-Botts historic house, the site of many of these tales! The tour will take you inside of the historic house – if you dare to enter!

Historic Dumfries Virginia's offices, the Lee Lansing Research Library, and the Town of Dumfries Visitor Center are all housed in the Museum Annex building located at 3944 Cameron Street, Dumfries, VA 22026.

Historic Dumfries Virginia maintains an archive and collections, which include historical photographs and documents, historic objects, textiles, furniture, and archaeological artifacts.

You can contact us by phone, email, mail, or you can use the contact form below. We look forward to hearing from you and will respond as soon as possible. Office Phone: (703) 221-2218 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc. 3944 Cameron Street Dumfries, VA 22026 Contact Form:

Jul 8, 2023 · Historic Dumfries, Virginia (HDVI) is proud to welcome Abbigail Alm as our full time Site Manager. Our Board of Directors made the decision to bring aboard Abbigail, who holds a degree in Archeology. Her enthusiasm and dedication as a volunteer at the Weems Botts Museum and Historic Dumfries, Virginia has been an asset to the