Ava Lee of the Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Foundation at the Gott Library to speak at the Fauquier Heritage Symposium on March 14

At this free, one-day symposium celebrating the history of Fauquier County, Ava Lee, vice president of the Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Foundation, will be discussing the genealogical and historical research opportunities, assistance, and the extensive resources available at the organization’s John K. Gott Library in Marshall.

The library’s collections consist of research files from the life’s work of several published local historians who have studied Fauquier County as well as detailed land records, grant and plats, maps, ledgers of stores and businesses, surname and place indexes going back to the early 1700s, and photo archives from the Fauquier Democrat newspaper.

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About the event: Fauquier Heritage Symposium

Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Your family's story is waiting to be told. Come be part of the conversation!

Have you ever wondered about the people who walked the same ground you walk today? The stories hidden in old letters, courthouse records, and family bibles? This is your chance to bring those stories to life!

Join us for a landmark gathering of Fauquier County's premier nonprofit historical and genealogical organizations. Whether you're a seasoned researcher, a curious newcomer, or simply proud of your local roots, this symposium was made for you in mind.

Free admission, all are welcome! (register early if you'd like a complimentary lunch!)

You'll see:

• Engaging classes and talks led by passionate local historians and researchers

• Discover organizations that match your specific interests, from colonial records to Civil War history to family trees

• Connect with kindred spirits who share your love of history and the thrill of the research chase

• Enjoy a complimentary lunch as you mingle, explore, and get inspired (Early registration required for catering estimates)

You'll meet:

• The Fauquier Heritage and Preservation Foundation at the Gott Library

• The Fauquier Historical Society

• Afro-American Historical Association of Fauquier

• Sons of the American Revolution, Culpeper Minutemen Chapter

• Warrenton Virginia FamilySearch Center

• The Warrenton Antiquarian Society at Weston

The Fauquier Heritage Symposium will be held at the Warrenton FamilySearch Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 585 Fauquier Road, Warrenton

Register here!