Resources & Research
The research library located in the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail is open by appointment only
Modern-Day Fauquier County Jail
ph. (540) 422-8110
Mysteries of the Mural Building by the Fauquier Historical Society
For a free download of this booklet click here.
Free Downloadable Google Books by Walt H. Sirene
Art Recounting Mosby's Berryville Raid on General Sheridan's Wagon Train
Bispham House on Baptist Hill, Old Turner Place
Celebrated Artist: Richard Norris Brooke, works by a local artist
Goldsmith Chandlee, Sundial Maker 1790, The maker of John Marshall's Sun Dial
Richard Norris Brooke- Artist- Records of Work, a complete record of works (including those burned in the 1909 fire)
Harper’s Weekly Illustration Series (1861 – 1865) compiled by Walt H. Sirene
Prior to his passing local philanthropist Paul Mellon donated his complete set of Harper's Weekly to the Fauquier Historical Society. Although only the Civil War years are digitized the museum houses all articles form 1857-1919. Please contact us if you wish to review a year that is not digitized.
1861 1865 (part 1): Abraham Lincoln
1862 (part 1) 1865 (part 2): Andersonville
1862 (part 2) 1865 (part 3): Civil War Ends
1863 1865 (part 4): Civil War Aftermath
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