Last updated: 3/22/2018
Casanova, Virginia
Street Address
4476 Weston RoadCasanova, VA 20139
Mailing Address
Box 239Warrenton, VA 20188
phone: 540-788-9220
e-mail: contact@historicwestonva.org
web: historicwestonva.org

Hours

Tours are scheduled by appointment only. Call 540-788-9220.

Admissions

We charge $10 for adults and $5 for children. Group rates are available.

Adults: $10
Children (): $5

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Description

Weston, located in the village of Casanova, VA, is Fauquier County's most completely preserved 19th century farmstead and an American treasure.

Mission

To preserve, interpret and share educational resources related to local agricultural, community and family histories.

History

Originally a two-story cabin built c. 1817, Weston retains its rare collection of ten original agricultural and domestic outbuildings preserved and maintained by the Warrenton Antiquarian Society.

Artifact Collections

The farmstead has historic farm tools, a blacksmith shop, a smokehouse and slave/farmworkers cabin. Historical documents, including books and diaries, artwork related to the Nourse family history, and 19th and early 20th century furniture are displayed in the main house.

Research Collections

Archival research is available by appointment.

Educational Programs

We offer tours to teachers, school groups and to the general public.

Facilities

Weston comprises 10 acres on which are built the main house and ten original outbuildings.

Governance

Weston is owned and operated by the Warrenton Antiquarian Society.

Publications

We produce an annual newsletter.

Services
Special Events Come to Life at Weston

House and/or grounds are available for weddings, picnics, parties and group meetings. Weston is especially beautiful in the spring and fall, when examples of plant life cycles and seasonal changes are abundant.

Gift Shoppe

Support Weston by purchasing from our gift shop.

Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
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Exhibitions
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