Civil War Museum Now Open on Sundays, Needs Volunteers

From Don Hakenson, curator:

The is seeking individuals interested in volunteering at the museum who possess a true love for telling the story of the history of The War Between The States. and is located at 13938 Braddock Road, Centreville, Virginia 20120, in the Centreville Historic District just down the street from the Mt. Gilead Centreville Church.

The museum is currently open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm.; Sundays 1:00pm to 4pm; and Mondays 10am to 4pm. The museum is looking for volunteers to share a shift on any of these three days or having Stuart-Mosby artifacts they are willing to display on a "loan" basis.   

Anyone interested in applying as a volunteer please contact Don Hakenson via email at dhakenson@cox.net to let him know of your interest in the museum and what days and hours you may be available to volunteer.

The museum is an exciting new opportunity to the tell the true story of the American Civil War and of the various cavalry leaders, including General Jeb Stuart and Colonel John Singleton Mosby, who became Confederate legends for their heroic deeds performed during that sanguinary four-year period.

If you are unable to volunteer, but are interested in donating money to the overall operations of the museum we want to remind everyone that the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society is a 501©3 tax deductible organization. Please send checks made out to the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society to Janet L. Greentree, 5405 Midship Court, Burke, Virginia 22015. Make sure that you indicate in the memo section of the check that the money is to be used for the Cavalry Museum.