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The Historical Society of the Oldest-Chartered Town in Virginia
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Lee Lansing Research Library
Our research library focuses on local, state, and genealogical history. The library includes books, journals, and records on the following topics:
Local History (Dumfries and nearby locations)
Prince William County History
Virginia History
George Washington & Family
Genealogy (published and unpublished family genealogies)
Local Historical Records (military, cemetery, marriages, etc.)
African American History
Native American History
Women’s History
Colonial & Early American History
Antebellum-Reconstruction (non-Civil War) History
Civil War History
Material Culture (clothing, household items, etc.)
Historic Buildings/Architecture & Preservation
Archaeology
Children’s Books and Teacher’s Resources
Library items are non-circulating and can only be used in the research library.
Archives & Collections
Historic Dumfries Virginia maintains an archive and collections, which include historical photographs and documents, historic objects, textiles, furniture, and archaeological artifacts. Researchers who wish to view items in the archive and collections should call the museum or fill out the form below to schedule an appointment, or view our
non-exhaustive online artifact archives here
Hours
The Lee Lansing Research Library is available year-round by appointment only. Please call to schedule a visit or fill out the below form.
HDVI staff, volunteers, and all visitors will not be allowed into the buildings if they display any of the symptoms associated with Covid19 or if they had known exposure to a Covid19 case in the prior 14 days.
Admission
Non-Member: $15/day
Member: Free
PWC Teacher: Free
Copies: $0.25/page
Remote Research
Staff: $15/hour
Volunteer: Free*
This potentially could take several weeks depending upon availability of volunteers and your place in line.
Research Library Request Form
2020: Tell Us Your Story
2020 deserves an archival file and we are calling upon all members, supporters, and residents to donate your story! What was (and possibly still is!) the greatest challenge you faced? If you could go back and talk to your 2019 self, what would you tell them? Contact us to let your story be heard in our archives!
Location & Hours:
The Weems-Botts Museum is located in Merchant Park at the corner of Duke & Cameron Streets in Dumfries, Virginia. 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.
Tours:
Hourly tours Friday-Sunday from 10am-4pm (last tour at 3pm)
Office Hours Wednesday-Sunday 10am-5pm
Copyright © 2024 Historic Dumfries Virginia, Inc.
Brought to you with funding from:
Prince William County
The Town of Dumfries
With additional support from:
Our Corporate Premier Sponsors:
SunCal
Churchill Downs Group
Our Corporate Members:
Prince William County Historical Commission
Mary Elizabeth Conover Foundation, Inc.
And Our Small Business Members:
Christopher K. Brown, CPA
Barbara DiMattina, Realtor, Licensed in Virginia, Century 21 Redwood Realty
Broad Run Strings
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