The Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Kylie Thomson encourages families to use holiday get-togethers to preserve recipes, photos, and scrapbooks—and to digitize and identify items so stories aren’t lost.
The Fredericksburg Area Museum, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, Historic Kenmore, the Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, the James Monroe Museum, and Mary Washington House are other local signature sites listed under the Central Virginia region.
In 1965, 13 Black students chose to integrate Caroline High School, and two siblings did the same at Bowling Green Elementary. Their experience has never been recognized.
Open to visitors during daylight hours, the historic cemetery remains an active burial ground and a link to many who shaped the city.
The daughter of President James Monroe was laid to rest Thursday at Hollywood Cemetery after her remains were returned from an unmarked grave in Paris.
RICHMOND- After nearly two centuries in an unmarked grave in Paris, Eliza Monroe Hay — daughter of President James Monroe — was laid to rest beside her family Thursday at Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery.
After spending almost two centuries in an unmarked grave in France, Eliza Monroe Hay — daughter of President James Monroe — will be reburied beside her family during a public ceremony Thursday at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.
Tobacco, sandstone and bare-knuckle boxing color the area’s past.
Hundreds of ribbons now line the fence at the Mary Washington House, creating a community tribute during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The story of bringing Eliza Monroe Hay back to Virginia comes to life through insights from Scott Harris and Kathryn Willis.
Stratford Hall hosts a weekend of programs exploring early American dissent, new historical discoveries, and the unique legacy of the Northern Neck.
A new report shows visitor spending impacts.
Visitors at Kenmore in Fredericksburg on Saturday marked its 250th anniversary with crafts, historic demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
The mural honors Walker’s Inn, a beloved gathering place for decades.
Allison Ellis and Dave Muraca of the George Washington Foundation talk about Saturday’s 10-2 look into history.
On museum’s 15-year anniversary, a call to support institution, which enshrines local minority history.
In part I of a two-part episode, Patawomeck Tribal Historian Emeritus Bill Deyo goes back to the very beginning, telling the story of how his curiosity led to the creation of genealogies that ultimately supported the Tribe’s bid for state recognition in 2010.
Hear local group share their love of sea shanties, history at Rising Sun Tavern.
A free genealogy workshop this Saturday at the downtown Fredericksburg library will help participants explore their family history and discover potential ties to Revolutionary War Patriots.
Locked in the Fredericksburg Area Museum after your tour, your team must solve brain-teasing puzzles across multiple floors to escape.
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