4243 Loudoun Avenue, The Plains, Virginia 20198
phone (540) 253-7488
fax (540) 253-5126
e-mail: aaha@infionline.net
website: www.aahafauquier.org

In addition to the research facility which holds thousands of files for
genealogical research, this community museum's exhibits hold valuable
photographs and artifacts, important to Fauquier County's local history,
as well as our Nation's history. Check out the Virtual Museum online at
the above web address.

Hours of Operation:
Mon - Sat (10am-3pm) and Sundays/Evenings by appointment

This new museum, currently under construction, is scheduled to open in
September 2009.

Work began at this historic site in 1999 with an archaeological excavation,
exposing the stone foundation of a church, laid in the 1750s, in the form
of a Greek cross. Known as the Elk Run Anglican Church, its first rector,
the Rev. James Keith, was the grandfather of Chief Justice John Marshall.

The church fell into disuse sometime after 1803 as the much of the
population moved to other areas. Until now, the only recorded description
of the church was made by Bishop Meade who, in 1857, wrote that it was
a "substantial brick church, cruciform, I bleieve. I am not certain that the roof
was on it when I first saw it in 1811. Its walls continued for many years
after this and I saw them gradually disappear during my annual visits to
the conventions."

The new museum will allow visitors to walk around the foundation unit,
learn about the history of the church and surrounding area, and view artifacts
found during the excavation.

For more information, visit www.elkrunchurch.org.

173 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
phone (540) 351-1600
website: www.mosbymuseum.org
The Mosby Museum is currently undergoing major renovations,
and will re-open to the public in Fall 2009.

A Colonel in the Confederate Army, John S. Mosby lived for a time in
what is now Old Town Warrenton, in a classic Italian Villa-style home
now named Brentmoor. Here the John S. Mosby Museum & Education
Center will open to the public in Fall 2009.

The John S. Mosby Museum Foundation Offices and Gift Shop are open
Located just behind the museum in the Visitor Center at
33 N. Calhoun Street, Warrenton, VA 20186

26 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
phone (540) 347-7785

This small museum, located on historic Main Street in Old Town Warrenton, features changing exhibits which focus on life beginning in the mid-1700's through the Civil War and the war's aftermath.

Hours of Operation:
Fri & Sat (12pm - 5pm)
Sundays (1pm - 5pm)
Closed on major holidays.

14421 Gold Dust Parkway, off Rte. 17, Goldvein, Virginia 22720
phone (540) 752-5330
e-mail: southparks@fauquiercounty.gov
website: www.goldvein.com

Since the park and museum area are fairly new, the Fauquier
County Parks and Recreation Department is only beginning to
acquire interpretive resources, including artifacts, photos and
paintings. Eventually the Gold Mining Camp area will consist of
outdoor wayside exhibits, indoor exhibits in the Mess Hall and
Living History programs at the park, as well as outreach programs
to the community. Presentations are available to community, civic
and scout groups.
Gold Panning Workshops are also available by appointment -
ideal for groups.

Hours of Operation:
Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat (9am-5pm)
Closed on major holidays.

Located next to the Courthouse in Old Town Warrenton at:
14 Main Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
phone (540) 347-5525
website: www.fauquierhistory.org

Warrenton's former jail is a singular example of the state's early county
penal architecture. The complex includes the 1808 brick jail, converted to
the jailer's residence and completed in 1823, and the parallel stone jail
with its high-walled jail-yard. Located next to the courthouse, the jail
provides a telling picture of conditions endured by inmates of such
county facilities.

Hours of Operation:
Tues - Sun (10am-4pm)
Closed on major holidays.