Calendar of Events


General Meetings held every other month at 17757 Main St. Dumfries, VA 22026.

*Mark Your Calendars for the Following Spring and Summer Events*

Before Hip Hop, Jazz, and Godpel music, African Americans created another uniquely American form of music- the Spiritual. From the Underground Railroad song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" to "Nobody Know the Trouble I've Seen", a song describing slavery, experience this free event as we learn about Spirituals as a secret and important form of communication. Officially declared a "National Treasure" by the 110th Unitd States Congress, the Black Spiritual's history and this performance is delightful and relevant to today. Jim Thomas, President of hte US Salve song Project, has performed throughout Europe and the United States and now joins Historic Dumfries as we celebrate Black History Month through this entertaining, surprising, and educational event!

Thursday, February 11, 7:00 pm,  Dumfries United Methodist Church at 3890 Cameron Street, across the street from The Weems-Botts Museum, Dumfries, VA. Free Admission, Free Parking, and Family-friendly! 

Seasonal Hours
Weems-Botts Museum Winter Hours

Closed in January, the museum opens on Saturdays starting on February 6, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. In the event of a severe storm, we will be closed. UPDATE 2/4/2010: We will be closed on Saturday, February 6 due to inclement weather. We will reopen Saturday, February 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Our Board is reviewing the best admission schedule to meet public demand. Regular Museum Operating Hours will be announced in mid-February.