A journey begins: Dumfries’ role as a sea port

Along Route 1 stands a town that has watched history play out. Dumfries is made up of an array of businesses, community organizations, and agencies that serve residents and visitors of eastern Prince William County. It’s also filled with a rich history that remains unknown to many. That history includes the town’s role as a sea port. During the late 1600s, Quantico Creek drew immigrants from Scotland to the area, according to Historic Dumfries Virginia Executive Site Manager Lisa Timmerman. Historic Dumfries Virginia is a non-profit that operates The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries. Over time, the population of Dumfries continued to increase as more people started claiming property. In 1749, the significant growth led the town to apply for and receive its charter, making it the first charter town in Virginia. You can read the article here: http://whatsupwoodbridge.com/dumfries... What’s Up Prince William (WUPW.news) — http://wupw.news/ — provides free coverage and event promotion for non-profits. It also highlights individuals and organizations that are doing good things in the community. HomeTowne Auto Repair & Tire — https://hometowneautorepairandtireofw... — in Woodbridge, Virginia helps fund it. To subscribe to the What’s Up Prince William YouTube channel, click this link:    / @whatsupprincewilliam