1 Year Membership
***For Benefactor or Lifetime memberships please call the Fauquier History Museum (540)347-5525***
A Heritage Experience in the Heart of Virginia
The Fauquier Historical Society
We are open now! Come see our new exhibit on Freedom Seekers (Runaway Slaves) in Fauquier County.
Our Mission
We aim to stimulate interest in Fauquier County and Virginia history by preserving the evidence of our past, connecting it to our present and educating the community about its importance to our future.
Our Society & Museum
The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail
The Fauquier Historical Society has over 300 members dedicated to preserving Fauquier County's rich history. We maintain a local museum, housed in an 1808 jail, in Warrenton beside the Fauquier County Courthouse.
Hours & Admission
The museum has reopened! Look below for our revised hours and restrictions.
Voted "Best Local Museum" by The Fauquier Times Readers' Choice
2018 & 2019 & 2020!
Current Hours
Thursday-Monday, 11AM - 4PM
Tuesday, Wednesday: CLOSED
**The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, & Easter.
Covid-19 Restrictions and Policies
We ask that visitors adhere to the following requirements:
- Please wear a facemask while walking through the museum.
- Maintain social distance between groups.
- Wash your hands and sanitize when the opportunity presents itself.
- If possible, use credit rather than cash.
Admission
Adults (18+) $5
Seniors (65+) $3.50
Military $3.50Students (w/ID): $2
Children (6 and over) $2
Children under 6 are FREESpecial rates available for groups of 15 or more. Please call (540) 347-5525 for details.
Join our Volunteer Team!
The Fauquier Historical Society is looking for passionate, dedicated, and engaging volunteers to interact with visitors at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact info@fauquierhistory.org
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