History
A Window into Warrenton’s Past
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
History
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John Barton Payne’s Life of Public Service Part 2
Here is Part 2 in remembering John Barton Payne’s life of service and the legacies he has left behind. More
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The Greatest Volunteer to Humanity
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
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Recalling The Lawn at Greenwich
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
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The building of the first Catholic church in Warrenton
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
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Written in Stone
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
Community
Remembering Trooper ‘Lew’ Wetsel, Virginia State Police
“Lew Wetsel was universally respected and admired for his ability to deal successfully with people under what were often difficult circumstances.” More
Family
Road Trip: Madison County Area
A perfect trip on a beautiful spring day More
Community
Faith, Forgiveness, and Determination at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Reflections on the past, and the future, of this small African American baptist church in Gainesville More
Community
The Allure of Side Saddle
Side Saddle Chase Circuit debuts its first race in Virginia More
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New Executive Director for the Turn the Mill Around Campaign at Chapman-Beverley Mill
Maggie Lovitt, Fauquier County historian, has been named the new Executive Director for one of Fauquier and Prince William Counties’ most iconic structures. More
Community
Paying His Respects
World War II Air Force veteran Harvey Pearson visits Normandy 70 years after World War II More
Community
Haymarket Christmases of Years Past
The Haymarket Museum takes a look back at Christmas 1975 More
Community
The Symbolism & Culture of the American Graveyard
The Symbolism & Culture of the American Graveyard is presented by the Friends of Warrenton Cemetery on November 4 2017 More
Kara Thorpe
History
A Master of Preservation
Jack LaMonica has combined his passion for chestnut trees, architecture, and history to preserve and restore log homes. More
Kara Thorpe
Family
The Spirits at La Grange
Stories attribute strange events to the mischievous ghosts at the Winery at La Grange attribute mischief to ghosts More
Community
The Fauquier Heritage & Preservation Foundation, Inc.
The Fauquier Heritage & Preservation Foundation announces the grand opening of the Robert L. Sinclair Education Center on October 14, 2017. More
Arts & Literature
Letters from the Past
Excerpts from letters written between family members over the summer reveal how families chose to connect over distance. Summer weather was most conducive to communication. More
Arts & Literature
A Journey through Our Local History
Librarian Beth Walker shares about the saturation of history in Prince William County. More
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Warrenton’s Namesake
Warrenton’s name originates from Joseph Warren: Forgotten founding father and Bunker Hill martyr. More