Weems–Botts Museum, Historical museum in Dumfries, Virginia, United States.
The Weems-Botts Museum occupies a building at the intersection of Duke Street and Cameron Street, featuring exhibits across multiple centuries of local history.
Originally serving as a church vestry, the building became the residence of Parson Weems in 1798, who wrote the first biography of George Washington.
The museum maintains the Lee Lansing Research Library and Archive, offering resources for genealogical research and local historical documentation.
The museum offers guided tours every Friday through Sunday, with visits lasting 45 minutes and including detailed information about the property's architectural elements.
Benjamin Botts, a former owner of the building, gained recognition as one of the defense attorneys in Aaron Burr's treason trial.
Location: Virginia
Website: https://historicdumfriesva.org
GPS coordinates: 38.56860,-77.33030
Latest update: May 20, 2025 09:31
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