6121 Franconia Road
Franconia, Virginia 22310
Email: Franconia Museum
501 (c) (3) Organization
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Civil War Artist John Paul Strain Visits Franconia Museum
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Rose Hill Raid Nationally acclaimed historical Civil War artist John Paul Strain released his new work “The Rose Hill Raid” at the Franconia Museum on 25 August 2007. Although he has produced other historical art, he is most noted for his series of Civil War paintings and prints. His national reputation has been built based on his historic authenticity, and avid collectors prize his limited edition artwork. While at the Franconia Museum he signed prints and donated a framed archival Museum edition. It is prominently displayed in the Franconia Museum. What was amazing is that he generously gave half of the proceeds of the sale of the prints to the Franconia Museum. Earning the Franconia Museum almost three thousand dollars. He also left copies of the prints with the Franconia Museum for sale so if you missed the event on 25 August you still have an opportunity to purchase one. Currently the Franconia Museum has 45 Signed and Numbered prints at $200 plus tax, and three Classic Canvas Giclee at $575 plus tax. |
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Looking across six lanes of traffic on Franconia Road, it is difficult to imagine that it was once a rural "rolling road" for Virginia tobacco on its way to the port city of Alexandria. Before it was a bedroom community, Franconia was the birthplace of the first Virginia governor from Northern Virginia, witness to a Mosby raid, and a thriving Afro-American community called Carrolltown.
We at the Franconia Museum believe that you must know where you came from to know where you are going.
Our goals are:
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To identify, codify, and protect the history of the Franconia area
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To promote the heritage for the Franconia area
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To provide educational opportunities for students and the greater community
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To highlight and enhance the Spirit of Franconia
Mission Statement:
The Franconia Museum preserves the past, present, and future of the Franconia area in pictures, artifacts, and stories. The Franconia Museum reaches out by educating, enriching, and bringing together the greater community.
We are a 501 (c) (3) organization led and run entirely by volunteers.
The Museum also does exhibits at local libraries, and other community meeting places throughout the year.
The best way to get to know the Franconia Museum is to come to one of our events. We host story-swaps two or three times a year and the Franconia History Day in the fall.
Please check our web site often for event and exhibit announcements. If you would like to be on our event mailing list please send us an email at Franconia Museum.
If you have a story to tell or a picture, artifact, or map to contribute please let us know. We are here to tell YOUR story!
Become A Member:
Below are ways to join in the fun and history of the area ...
1. Volunteer Your Time
2. Become A "Friend Of The Museum"
All financial contributions go to cover program costs.
Friend: Gift of $20 or more
Founder: Gift of $1000 or more
Business Sponsorship: Gift of $150 or more
Lifetime Friend: Gift of $350 or more
Non-Proffit Friend: Gift of $15 or more Pictured Swaps were held In the
3. Come To A "Story Swap"
Helen Wilson Community Room
4. Newsletters
We are always looking for new ideas and topics for the newsletters. If you have an idea or would be interested in writing
an article, please let us know.
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** Museum Calendar - Events **
January
February
March
April
May
June
8th
7:00 p.m.
John Marshall Library
Friend's Night
7th
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
"First Saturday Series"
Finding and Tracing
the Genealogy of
Civil War and other people
July
August
September
October
November
December
8th
Franconia History Day
10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Misc. Photos:
Franconia Marker Dedication
Marker Is Located In Front
of the Franconia
Governmental Center
Marker Is Located Between Rose Hill Elementary and the John Marshall
Library on Rose Hill DriveRose Hill Marker Dedication
Carrolltown Marker Dedication
Corner Of Summer Ridge Road
and Kingstowne Village Parkway
Round Barn at Hayfield
Located at Hayfield Farm, site
of a subdivision by the
same name todayEvergreen House
Located 5719 Cannon Lane
(Off Franconia Road)All Saints Sharon Chapel Cemetery All Saints Sharon Chapel Church
Located 3421 Franconia RoadFitzgerald's Grocery Store
Was located where the CVS now stands
(Franconia Road across from Grovedale Drive)
Speaking to the Franconia Rotary about the Franconia Museum
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** Past Events **
Franconia Civil War Bus Tour
Some Photo's of a past Franconia Civil War Bus Tour ... it was quite a success. If you missed it, they will be doing others.
The tour was directed by Don Hakenson and Gregg Dudding. Transportaion was provided by Robbie Werth, Diamond Transportation Services, Inc.
Colonel Singleton Mosby
Major Nelson Weaver CrislerGregg Dudding, Ed Dudding and
Mark Stillwell as the
17th Virginia Company AGregg Dudding, Ed Dudding and
Mark Stillwell as the
17th Virginia Company A
Click on this link for Bus Tour Information
Bill Keaton, Jeff Smith, Ed
and Gregg Dudding
Bill Keaton, Jeff Smith, Ed
and Gregg Dudding
Franconia Museum, Inc. 2008 Board Members:
President: Phyllis Walker-FordVice President for Administration: Steve ShermanVice President for Education: Gregg DuddingSecretary: Delores Comer-FryeTreasurer: Jane Higham
Directors: Andy Higham
Carl Sell
Carol Hakenson
Debbi Wilson
Debbie Dudding
Don Hakenson
Jacqueline "Jac" Walker
Jim Cox
Johna Gagnon
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6121 Franconia Road , Franconia , Virginia 22310
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