Fauquier History Museum and its collection

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The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail is located in Warrenton, Virginia, and is housed in what was once the sixth jail of Fauquier County. This jail was built in 1808 and was operational for only fifteen years before a new jail was constructed behind it following a lawsuit with the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Transformation of the 1808 Jail

In 1823, the original 1808 jail was repurposed into a jailer's house. This transformation allowed the jailer and his family to move into the premises and take care of the prisoners. This aspect of the museum's history provides a unique insight into the living conditions and practices of the time.

National Recognition of the Museum

The Fauquier History Museum at the Old Jail is not just a local landmark, but also a nationally recognized historic site. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978, which is a testament to its historical significance and the role it has played in the history of Fauquier County and Virginia as a whole.

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History & Anthropology History & Anthropology Historic house

Fauquier History Museum
10 Ashby St
VA 20186 Warrenton
Virginia

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Opening hours

WINTER HOURS - 11 AM - 4 PM Friday through Monday. 11 AM - 3 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Admission

0 – 5Free
6+US$2.00
18+US$6.00
MilitaryUS$4.00
SeniorsUS$4.00
StudentsUS$2.00

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10 Ashby St, Warrenton

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