passing through multiple ownerships, the Merchant family owned and lived in the house from 1869 to 1968. The property was restored and opened as a museum in 1975. References External links Historic Dumfries: Weems-Botts Museum Photo Biographical museums in Virginia Houses in Prince William County, Virginia Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia History museums in Virginia Museums in Prince William County, Virginia National Register of Historic Places in Prince William County, Virginia