Pennylane M.
9/24/2020
I really love this little museum, the park, and the amazing historical cemetery right down the block. I saw the two 1-star reviews from people that hadn't had the good fortune of actually being...
Weems-Botts Museum
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3944 Cameron St
Dumfries, VA 22026
Visitors to the Weems-Botts Museum will learn about historic Dumfries, the oldest chartered town in Virginia. Colonial Dumfries had a thriving port - rivaling New York, Philadelphia, and Boston - located on a deep water harbor, which no longer exists. The tobacco trade led to the development of Dumfries and its position as the social, political, and economic center of Prince William County in the Colonial and Revolutionary periods. Visitors will also learn about the people who used the building, which dates back to the 18th century, including: Parson Weems, author of George Washington's first biography and originator of the cherry tree story; Benjamin Botts, a lawyer and defense attorney for Aaron Burr during his infamous treason trial; and the Merchant family, who lived in the house from 1869-1968. Tour offered hourly May-October (First tour at 11am - last tour at 3pm). Tours by appointment only November-April. Park open year-round dawn to dusk.
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4.07 reviews
Stacy H.
4/26/2017
We've been talking about visiting Weems Botts for years. We finally made the trip and guess what it was closed! It is closed for renovation until May 17. Unfortunately, this information was not...
Naomi M.
10/19/2021
Like other reviewers, we have seen the signs for this museum for years and finally decided to go. You should know that you need to call ahead to schedule tours. We had a terrific tour given by...
Roc G.
9/22/2010
Did you really think I would be entering into October and not provide another crazy ghost story from my distant past. Seriously who do you think I am. Although Ellwood manor and most of Richmond...
Jennifer C.
9/16/2018
Visited the museum for the first time today even though we have lived here since 2009. What a hidden gem. The Executive Director was our tour guide and she is extremely knowledgeable. We had no...
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