Speaker: Dr. Will Mackintosh, University of Mary Washington When Lafayette undertook his tour of the United States in 1824, he wasn’t the only member of the founding generation who was being publicly celebrated for his role in the American Revolution. As participants...
Speaker: Marc Leepson - Author, Lessons in Leadership from the Idealist General The Marquis de Lafayette is an icon of American—and French—history. Lafayette's life story is the stuff of legend. Born into an aristocratic French family of warriors, made lieutenant in...
A living history conversation between James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison on their relationships with the Marquis de Lafayette. Sponsors: James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library About Fredericksburg Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration 2024:...
Speaker: Elizabeth Reese, Author of Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capitol Region Public Historian and author Elizabeth Reese discusses her book and Lafayette’s first visit to Fredericksburg, sharing insights on why Lafayette’s legacy still...
Speakers: Scott Walker and Barbra Anderson - local historians, researchers and guides What did Fredericksburg look like when Lafayette came to visit in 1824? What’s left of the city he visited then? We show you what city residents wore, what they ate, and what they...
Speaker: Julien Icher, Founder and President, The Lafayette Trail, Inc. Mr. Icher explores Lafayette’s political identity as a public defender of unalienable natural rights during the American Revolution. The speaker elaborates on the significance of Lafayette’s...
Speaker: Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History at the Fredericksburg Area Museum Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Area Museum About Fredericksburg Lafayette Bicentennial Commemoration 2024: Over the last two years, representatives of historic and...
A lecture-performance exploring the music of the early days of the French Revolution, with Lafayette’s command of the Garde Nationale as the focal point. Dr. Dominic Giardino, Historical Music Programming for Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Dr. Chris Troiano,...
Founding Friendship: James Monroe and the Marquis de Lafayette Featuring Tim McGrath, author of James Monroe: A Life In the summer of 1777 during the American Revolutionary War, a nineteen-year-old Continental Army captain from Virginia met a twenty-year-old French...
Whether you participated in the sourdough craze of 2020 or have memories of bread baking in your grandmother’s kitchen, you know there is nothing like a fresh-baked loaf of bread. Bread was one of the most important foods of colonial times. Watch an 18th century...
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Virginia with a living history event at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Inside the Washington House, delve into the years leading up to the revolution, culminating in the pivotal year of 1774. In each room,...
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the approach of baseball season at the 3rd Annual Grand Slamrock 5K. This is the perfect event to slide into Spring after you've dugout from a long winter of cold and snow. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join us in this...
It's a local Halloween tradition! Run or walk with us on October 26th and take on Halloween Hill in the 5K! Kids 12 & under, we have an option for you - you can run with your friends in the Monster Mile! Costumes are encouraged and prizes are given to the best...
Run or walk with us on December 14th on a scenic 5K course along the rolling hills of Mine Road in Stafford, VA. Kids 12 and under can join the fun in the 1 Mile Reindeer Run! Costumes always encouraged - we've seen Santas, Olafs, reindeer, and snowmen! Bring on the...
Unleash the Ultimate Trail Adventure: Virginia's DHRT 50K! Gear up for a journey through the heart of Virginia's Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail as we present one of the most challenging 50K trail races of the year! Brace yourself for a sizzling test of endurance set...
Play True West by Sam Shepard Experience the raw power and palpable intensity of this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize that tackles the parallel struggles of identity, family, and the American dream. Austin, a successful screenwriter, and his estranged brother Lee, a...
Join us on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM for a day filled with incredible spirits and good vibes! Indulge in a wide variety of VIRGINIA spirits, including whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin & MORE! Select distilleries will have cocktails to sample and sell as...
Transform your self-care routine with a touch of warmth and tranquility. Bring a friend or 2 and create your own unique candle infused with scents that soothe your senses. Your personalized candle will not only illuminate your space but also elevate your self-care...
Fredericksburg, VA - March 2, 2023 - G3 Community Services (G3CS) and #Enough! are proud to announce their third annual upcoming celebration and appreciation event honoring the remarkable contributions of women in our community. The event will take place on Saturday,...
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day and the approach of baseball season at the 3rd Annual Grand Slamrock 5K. This is the perfect event to slide into Spring after you've dugout from a long winter of cold and snow. Runners and walkers alike are welcome to join us in this...
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