Historic Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries has joined the league of Blue Star Museums, which allow free admission to active duty personnel and up to five immediate family members from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The service member must be present and have proper identification.

The museum also altered its hours for the summer. It’s now open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Before the change, it was closed on Sundays and open on Tuesdays.

On July 9 at Merchant Park, there will be a presentation on the history of Dumfries at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit historicdumfries.com or facebook.com/pages/Weems-Botts-MuseumHistoric-Dumfries-VA.

The annex portion of the Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries. Photo by: KJ Mushung

Inside the Weems-Botts Museum. Photo by: KJ Mushung

By: KJ Mushung

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