Fauquier History Museum at The Old Jail

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Fauquier History Museum at The Old Jail History Museum dedicated to Fauquier County History and Virginia History.

✨ Join historian and author Don Schupp for a guided walk through Warrenton's historic Main Street in October, November A...
10/04/2026

✨ Join historian and author Don Schupp for a guided walk through Warrenton's historic Main Street in October, November AND December!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.fauquierhistory.org/shop

📌 The John Marshall Exhibit is now open to the public at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail!Discover the life, ...
09/26/2026

📌 The John Marshall Exhibit is now open to the public at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail!

Discover the life, legacy, and Fauquier County connections of John Marshall, who was born in Fauquier County in 1755 and went on to become the fourth Chief Justice of the United States.

Step into history! Join us Friday, September 25, 2026, for the opening of the John Marshall Exhibit at the Fauquier Hist...
09/19/2026

Step into history! Join us Friday, September 25, 2026, for the opening of the John Marshall Exhibit at the Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail.

Explore the life and legacy of John Marshall, one of Fauquier County’s most influential historical figures, and see items connected to his remarkable story.

📘👻Looking for a little local history with a spooky twist? “Ghosts of the Old Jail” is now available for purchase at the ...
09/12/2026

📘👻Looking for a little local history with a spooky twist? “Ghosts of the Old Jail” is now available for purchase at the Old Jail Gift Shop!

Written by Frances A. R. Althouse and Andrew B. Althouse, this book explores the stories and legends surrounding the historic Old Jail.

Stop by the Old Jail Gift Shop to pick up your copy!

Tickets are now available for this season’s ghost tours and paranormal investigations.The Fauquier History Museum at the...
08/18/2026

Tickets are now available for this season’s ghost tours and paranormal investigations.

The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail will be featured on October 31 for a special Halloween experience and again on November 7 for another night of paranormal investigation.

This fall, our Paranormal Investigations return, offering a chance to explore historical stories that shaped our community, registration is now open!

One of this season’s most remarkable locations is a historic 1810 residence built by Dr. James Westwood Wallace, a Revolutionary War doctor and private physician to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Thanks to the generosity of its host, guests will have the opportunity to step inside a private residence filled with centuries of community heritage and personal stories that continue to inspire curiosity.

And that’s just one stop on our fall lineup! Check out our flyer to see all the locations we’re exploring this season with Fauquier's Ghosts.

🎟️ New This Season: Paranormal Punch Passes
Our 6‑Location Punch Pass is officially sold out, and only a limited number of 3‑Location Punch Passes remain. Each pass includes bonus Halloween access to the Old Jail Museum on October 31, exclusively for pass holders.

👉REGISTER HERE: https://shorturl.at/WFf1L

💭For questions, email Aimee.O'[email protected].

🌐Visit our website for details on all locations and passes: https://www.fauquiercounty.gov/government/departments-h-z/parks-and-recreation/fall-2026-historical-and-paranormal-investigations

Construction or no, the   is a beautiful and romantic haven! 🚧Jill & Damien had an enchanting wedding filled with fun an...
08/17/2026

Construction or no, the is a beautiful and romantic haven! 🚧

Jill & Damien had an enchanting wedding filled with fun and laughter at the Fauquier History Museum before stopping for a picture at the courthouse, at the same spot he proposed.

Congratulations! ❤️😎🥳💍



📘 Author Meghan Reddick recently stopped by the Old Jail Museum to share her new book, Haunted Fauquier County! Watch fo...
08/08/2026

📘 Author Meghan Reddick recently stopped by the Old Jail Museum to share her new book, Haunted Fauquier County! Watch for our announcement of her book arriving at the museum!

👻 Join us at the Old Jail Museum on October 3rd during the Fall Festival for a special book signing with local historian...
08/07/2026

👻 Join us at the Old Jail Museum on October 3rd during the Fall Festival for a special book signing with local historian Meghan Reddick, author of Haunted Fauquier County!

Explore the eerie history and ghostly legends that haunt Fauquier County. With more than 250 years of history, our old homes, historic sites, and Civil War locations are filled with stories from the past.

Meghan takes readers between the seen and unseen worlds of Fauquier’s historic places, with a foreword by Pamela Courtney, Executive Director of the Old Jail Museum.

🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️Want to be involved? We appreciate the enthusiasm of our volunteers. Ask how you can help us tell the stories o...
08/05/2026

🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️Want to be involved? We appreciate the enthusiasm of our volunteers. Ask how you can help us tell the stories of the Old Jail, Warrenton and Fauquier County.

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Fauquier Historical Society. We appreciate you taking the time to inquire and support our mission to preserve and share local history. Please complete the volunteer form, and a member of our team will review your submission and get back to you as....

Address

10 Ashby Street
Warrenton, VA
20186

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+15403475525

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