Historic Dumfries Virginia
The history of our area reaches back to the earliest days of our nation. Captain John Smith visited Quantico in 1608. Richard Gibson erected a grist mill on Quantico Creek in 1690. The town of Dumfries was chartered on May 11, 1749 and holds the distinction of being the oldest chartered town in Virginia. In its heyday the port of Dumfries was the second busiest in colonial America, rivaling New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.
There are many history resources available on our website and on the internet, and we hope the links we have here will be helpful to you as you explore our history. If you find a link that we don't have, please contact us and we'll add to our list.
Links to Historical Resources
Prince William County Historical Commission
Comprised of 16 citizens, representing the seven magisterial districts and two at-large members, appointed by the Board of County Supervisors.
Historic Prince William
An active organization with many online resources, publications and a huge list of links to local/Virginia resources.
Historic Dumfries
"To foster and promote appreciation of the historic heritage of Dumfries, Virginia."
150th Civil War Commemoration
On July 23 & 24, 2011 Prince William & Manassas, Virginia will commemorate the 150th
Anniversary of the American Civil War and the Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run in
Gainesville, Virginia. This two-day event will feature living history
demonstrations, speakers, art, music, as well as historical commemorations
and activities for the whole family. Reenactors from around the world will
be coming together to reenact the first battle of the U.S. Civil War.
Whether you're a reenactor, a sutler, a modern-day vendor, or a history buff ...
This is an event you should not miss!
