Discover our museum

Explore the fascinating history of our museum, housed in two historic jail buildings dating to 1808 and 1823. Discover the stories of the prisoners and jailers who once lived and worked here.

The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail is operated by The Fauquier Historical Society.

The Fauquier Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, works 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.

The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978.