The Fauquier Historical Society will present its Douglas Lamborne Educator of the Year award to retired historian and teacher Richard Deardoff at its annual meeting. More
For most the first half of the 20th century, the Warrenton Country School, located off the Springs Road just outside of Warrenton, was a popular and successful girls’ school. More
Spirits give an added dimension to the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail Photos by Kara Thorpe “Do you want to talk to Josie?” Erin Clark, executive director of the Fauquier History Museum at More
Escape to Vint Hill More
Corbin Lane has been around since the early 20th century, but not many know the history behind the family that lives there: the Corbins themselves. More
Here is Part 2 in remembering John Barton Payne’s life of service and the legacies he has left behind. More
John Barton Payne was so involved in the Fauquier Community, we couldn’t put him all into one article! Check out part one of “The Greatest Volunteer to Humanity” now. More
If one believes that the village of Greenwich in western Prince William County has a soul, it would be the Greenwich Presbyterian Church; and if it had a heart, it would be The Lawn. More
Ann Payne’s Tenacity of Faith Now tucked away and somewhat lost on East Lee Street behind a large For Sale sign, is the original location of Saint John the Evangelist Church. Though no longer consecrated More
Kara Thorpe
The Friends of the Warrenton Cemetery By Maggie Lovitt On the morning of April 13, 2017 disaster struck; nearly one hundred headstones were discovered knocked over and seriously damaged in the Warrenton Cemetery. The shock More
“Lew Wetsel was universally respected and admired for his ability to deal successfully with people under what were often difficult circumstances.” More
A perfect trip on a beautiful spring day More
Reflections on the past, and the future, of this small African American baptist church in Gainesville More
Side Saddle Chase Circuit debuts its first race in Virginia More
Maggie Lovitt, Fauquier County historian, has been named the new Executive Director for one of Fauquier and Prince William Counties’ most iconic structures. More
World War II Air Force veteran Harvey Pearson visits Normandy 70 years after World War II More
The Haymarket Museum takes a look back at Christmas 1975 More
The Symbolism & Culture of the American Graveyard is presented by the Friends of Warrenton Cemetery on November 4 2017 More
Kara Thorpe
Jack LaMonica has combined his passion for chestnut trees, architecture, and history to preserve and restore log homes. More
Kara Thorpe
Stories attribute strange events to the mischievous ghosts at the Winery at La Grange attribute mischief to ghosts More
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