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Welcome to Stafford, Virginia -
George Washington's Boyhood Home!


 

FIREWORKS on JULY 4th!  As is the tradition,
Stafford will launch the region's largest fireworks show. 
Saturday, July 4th, the John Lee PRATT PARK gates open at 6pm. 
The UMW Community Symphony plays at 8pm.
Fireworks begin at DUSK (approximately 9:15pm).
FOR DETAILS:  Visit the Calendar of Events. 

 Stafford, Virginia has been a crossroads for many important events and travelers in history.  From POCAHONTAS and CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH, to GEORGE WASHINGTON and his famous fabled "chopping of the cherry tree," to the more than 140,000 CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS encamped here in winter of 1862-63 -- Stafford has centuries of tales to tell.  Visit Stafford, experience the past, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

 

        
 Stafford is a designated                                                                  
Preserve America Community.                                                                

 

    Visitor Press Releases

Jun-08 Stafford Historic Site Gets Notice
Aquia Landing recognized as link in Underground Railroad Network to Freedom


Jun-07 Committee Considers Trail
Five-mile stretch in Stafford County being considered for a trail


Jun-05 Librarian Background Fruitful for Winemaker
Hartwood Winery owner Jim Livingston looks back on 20 years of winemaking


Jun-04 Aquia Landing Designated to 'Network to Freedom Program'
Riverfront park named to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom


Jun-02 Cemetery Sleuth Earns Preservation Award
Local cemetery researcher wins Stafford Historic Commission preservation award


    Current Events in Stafford County

   
 
   

1300 Courthouse Road | P.O. Box 339 | Stafford, VA 22555-0339
540-658-8681 | 800-325-2059 | Fax: 540-658-6651
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