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...
Join us on Sunday May 19, 2024 for Fredericksburg's LARGEST Latin America Festival. Held at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds from 11:00-4:00! DJ, live music, vendors, food trucks, adult beverages, kids activities and much more! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW...
Come out to BrickFair LEGO Fan Expo for a day of fun, leave inspired and excited to build the future. Location Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia Hours & Tickets Saturday March 9th & Sunday March 10th, 2023 All Day...
Ages 1.5–5 yrs Toddlers become paleontologists for the day. Children will hear a fun story all about dinos, make a fossil craft, and dig up some bones during this fun-filled hour. Parent participation is required. Register at https://bit.ly/4aQjYG1 Session A: 9am -...
Explore historic Fredericksburg's best-kept secret! Only open twice a year, this beautiful home and garden belonged to one of the area's early attorneys, James Mercer. It was lovingly curated with antique furniture by Daniel Breslin and William Tolerton in the 1960s...
Enter an authentic 18th-century tavern for an immersive and haunting experience. Hear live readings of Gothic tales from early America, as well as ghost stories passed down from our very tavern! Light seasonal refreshments will be served.
Give your young historian the gift of authentic games & activities this summer! Washington Heritage Museums is pleased to host another week of Twilight History programs designed to give students the perfect hands-on experience with local history. Programs will be...
Join us on the lawn behind the Rising Sun Tavern as costumed interpreters will read children’s books on the American Revolution and this historic day in our nation’s history. Bring the family for fun activities themed around the Fourth of July.
oin Washington Heritage Museums at the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop as we celebrate our independence with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Living Historians will read this historic document live from the steps in front of this 18th-century building. This...
A hero of the Revolutionary War, Hugh Mercer served as a brigadier general under George Washington and practiced as a physician in Fredericksburg from about 1761 to 1776. There will be a bagpipe accompaniment as part of a ceremony to honor General Mercer's sacrifice...
Stop by and enjoy games as they were in the 18th Century! While some we don't hear much about today, others we know by different names. Guests will have the chance to decorate their own paper hand fan to keep them cool. This event is FREE to the public and will make...
Learn more about Virginia's contributions to the office of President with Heather S. Cole! Copies of the book will be available for purchase before and after the event. This event is free and open to the public. Want to get involved with supporting our public...
Come tour the beautiful home and garden of one of Fredericksburg's early attorneys, James Mercer. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses, the first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg, and the attorney who drew up the will of Mary Washington....
The relationship between George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette is well known, but Lafayette shared a special bond with other members of the Washington family. In the spring of 1781, Lafayette made an impromptu visit to Fredericksburg to meet Mary Washington...
This April, we are pleased to welcome Craig Vasey, Department Chair of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion at the University of Mary Washington and President of the Fredericksburg-Fréjus Sister City Association for a discussion on General Lafayette's 1824 visit to...
Join us in our 18th-century tavern to sample historic drinks and treats and learn about early Fredericksburg’s connections to Ireland and Scotland. Sing along with Kinda Celtic as they perform authentic drinking songs that patrons sang in taverns of old! The colonists...
Fredericksburg Area Museum Announces Spring Homeschool Investigators Program The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce their spring Homeschool Investigators programs. Homeschool Investigators focuses on hands-on learning through teamwork,...
Journey with Lafayette: How did someone travel cross country two hundred years ago? In this program, families will be traveling with the Marquis de Lafayette on his grand tour. Students will investigate historic transportation including designing and testing their...
Come out to second floor of your favorite possum-themed gift shop for a night of alternative comedy. You'll see quirky stand-up performers, musical comedy, and even interactive improv games! And a portion of every ticket sale goes to help the possumz. Bring a date or...
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