The Berkley Gallery II is the sister art gallery to the Berkley Gallery - they are located across…read morethe street from one another. The Berkley Gallery II contains a range of framed artwork, but it also has a number of other interesting pieces: figurines, carvings, knives, an old grandfather clock, and other misc. art pieces. One of my favorite pieces was an easel, holding up a painting - the easel was constructed from three restored boat oars. A unique and interesting way to present the art!

I just happened to notice the sign for Black Horse Gallery today. Apparently they've only been open…read morefor a couple of weeks. Be careful! If you glance away momentarily - you'll miss the sign and entrance for his place. It's the same entrance for "Framing by Cyndy." You go through the door and descend a stairway - Black Horse Gallery is to the left right before the entrance to "Framing by Cyndy." I met the gentleman running the place - very nice man. The place has an array of historical and military-based framed and unframed artwork from the Revolutionary War onward. There are some gorgeous pieces here - I felt like they were reasonably priced! Check this place out!

The Berkley Gallery showcases a range of art work from contemporary artists. You can come in and…read morewalk and simply enjoy the art, or if you are interested - everything is for sale. Lot's of beautiful framed artwork! I enjoyed the visit - most of the art was not my style.

Berkley Gallery is small and full of art. I didn't see much to grab my attention here so I moved on…read morebut I did not go across the street to the Berkley Gallery II. Perhaps I will visit there in the near future.

I brought a framed Virginia Tech football print in that had a cracked plexiglass cover. The…read moregentleman running the shop recommended replacing it with glass. For $20.00 and change - I got a brand new cover, and had them add some hardware to the back so that I can hang it on the wall. Great service - turned it around one one day! The shop can do any kind of framing and matting. They also sell framed artwork, including a number of pieces by famed Virginia artist P. Buckley Moss. Check out Framecraft!

Framecraft took in this artwork which had peeled off a tabletop. The piece was torn/ripped and…read moreraggetty when I brought it in the door. After a consultation they agreed to trim it back a bit and frame it as best they could. I am very pleased with the outstanding job they did.

If you find yourself in Warrenton, Virginia, spend an hour at the Fauquier History Museum at the…read moreOld Jail located inside the 1808 and 1823 jail houses. Visiting on a Thursday afternoon in October, a kind man named Fred took my ticket ($5) and gave me a brief history of the building and museum before letting me explore on my own. Here's my experience: 1) Exhibits: Located on two floors in two different historic buildings, the exhibits are small, but mighty. They come with a wide range of historic artifacts, signs that tell their stories, and a range of perspectives from what it was like for women and those enslaved while at the jail house. They also talk about mental illness and the jail house. It's inclusive, which I appreciate. 2) Store: It's well stocked with books, cards, and trinkets. 3) Parking: There's street parking easy to find nearby.

Nice local museum and old prison. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Entrance fee required. Takes…read moreabout 30 minutes to see it