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John Singleton Mosby Museum Foundation

John Singleton Mosby Museum Foundation
173 Main Street
540-351-1600

The John Singleton Mosby Foundation, Inc., was established by a group of Warrenton citizens to preserve the National Register of Historic Places property called Brentmoor. Since the house was once the home of Colonel John Singleton Mosby and the town formed part of "Mosby's Confederacy," these several community members believed that Brentmoor could become the home of a museum interpreting Mosby and Warrenton's Civil War experience.

Founded in 1998, the John Singleton Mosby Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit membership association dedicated to the preservation of Brentmoor and the creation of the Mosby Museum. The foundation's goals include 

Acquisition and preservation of Brentmoor. Present the history of the notable owners Colonel John S, Mosby, Judge Edward Spiman, Judge James  eith, and Brigadier General Eppa Hunton.  Collect artifacts, decorate arts and archival materials documenting he historic house, its owners, and Warrenton's Civil War heritage.

Restore the three buildings located on this National Register of Historic Places property Establish a Civil War Education Center to include the preserntation of 'Standards of Learning' interactive learning sessions for local schools. Create a park and restore the historic gardens on the grounds of Brentmoor.

Recognize the Civil War as a revolutionary experience defining the true meaning of American freedom. Discover the powerful, multi-faceted experience of African-Americans during the Civil War. Interpret the role of women in the Civil War. Provide space for community meetings and programs. Facilitate the construction of the new Warrenton-Faquier County Visitor Center on Brentmoor's grounds. Promote a new civil War attraction for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Spur economic development in Fauquier County and Warrenton through heritage tourism.

Foster community pride.