Fredericksburg Archives - Fredericksburg Free Press

Explainer: Fredericksburg Planning Commission recommends removal of Railroad Station Overlay District

by Joey LoMonaco | Dec 13, 2024 | ALLFFP, Fredericksburg, Government

District established in 1991 and covers streets south of train station.

WATCH: Free Press forecast with meterologist Sean Sublette

by Sean Sublette | Dec 13, 2024 | ALLFFP, Fredericksburg, Weather

Weather will be dry and chilly to start the weekend, but finishing damp on Sunday.

LISTEN: December 13, 1862–The Battle of Fredericksburg

by Ted Schubel | Dec 13, 2024 | Fredericksburg, History, Ted Schubel

Maryes Heights, Prospect Hill, Slaughter Pen Farm…a deadly day of fighting.

FOR will use grant funds to keep stormwater pollution at bay

by Kathy Knotts | Dec 12, 2024 | ALLFFP, Environmental, Fredericksburg, King George, Spotsylvania, Stafford

Watershed grant aims to bolster green infrastructure projects throughout Fredericksburg region.

WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg–looting

by Ted Schubel | Dec 12, 2024 | Fredericksburg, History, Ted Schubel

Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about the looting that happened in Fredericksburg 162 years ago today.

WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg–street fighting

by Ted Schubel | Dec 12, 2024 | Fredericksburg, History, Ted Schubel

Fierce street fighting in Fredericksburg leading up to the battle on December 13, 1862.

WATCH: It’s Candlelight Tour weekend in Fredericksburg

by Ted Schubel | Dec 12, 2024 | Events, Fredericksburg, History, Non-Profits, Ted Schubel

You can tour the nine homes once at any time during event hours over the weekend.

WATCH: Christmas gift ideas for Loisann’s Hope House

by Ted Schubel | Dec 12, 2024 | Fredericksburg, Non-Profits, Ted Schubel

If you’re looking to impact families at Loisann’s Hope House on Lafayette Blvd in Fredericksburg, adopt a family moving in.

Fredericksburg City Council signals support for Jeremiah Community

by Joey LoMonaco | Dec 11, 2024 | ALLFFP, Fredericksburg, Government, Housing

Unanimously approves two measures related to project; will hold remaining four votes in January.

PHOTOS: The Battle of Fredericksburg- December 11, 1862

by Ted Schubel | Dec 11, 2024 | Fredericksburg, History, Ted Schubel

After repeated delays, Union troops begin to cross into Fredericksburg from Chatham.

WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg began on December 11, 1862

by Ted Schubel | Dec 11, 2024 | Fredericksburg, History, Ted Schubel

John Launius with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about delays Ambrose Burnside encountered in crossing the Rappahannock River on December 11, 1862 and what that meant.

WATCH: Micah holds Lessons & Carols in Market Square

by Ted Schubel | Dec 9, 2024 | Faith & Religion, Fredericksburg, Non-Profits, Ted Schubel

Christmas music from the FXBG Street Choir.

LISTEN: Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s Christmas Candlelight Tour is this weekend

by Ted Schubel | Dec 9, 2024 | Events, Fredericksburg, History, Ted Schubel

Preservationist and Architectural Historian Danae Peckler says some of the homes featured are on Winchester and Prince Edward streets, but the focus will be Fauquier Street.