Located in the lower level of the Fredericksburg Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library, the Virginiana Room is part research space, part area history.
WATCH: Discover local history in CRRL’s Virginiana Room
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WATCH: Preserving your treasures workshop at FAM
Learn practical, at-home methods to preserve your cherished keepsakes at FAM’s workshop with Curator of Collections Kylie Thomson.
WATCH: VA250 Mobile Museum in Culpeper this week
The musuem is at Heritage Park in Culpeper thru August 21st and will return for Culpeper’s annual AirFest on October 11th.
WATCH: Preserving the past
The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center at 900 Barton Street (in the old Maury School) is a nonprofit archive preserving historical documents, photographs, and records from Fredericksburg and surrounding counties.
Party like it’s 1945: World War II veteran Toye feted for service at HFFI event
The 98-year-old Spotsylvania resident was just 18 when he shipped off to Okinawa in 1944, serving as a quartermaster.
PHOTOS: Victory & Valor event reflects on WWII service in Fredericksburg
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s open house at the Dorothy Hart Community Center honored local World War II sacrifices with a blood drive, period music, and recognition of a veteran.
WATCH: Fredericksburg events honor WWII sacrifices
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation dedicated its weekend programs to those who gave their lives in the fight for victory during World War II, while also recognizing the contributions of Fredericksburg-area residents who served both at home and abroad.
WATCH: Victory & Valor weekend honors WWII legacy at former USO building
Historic Fredericksburg Foundation commemorates WWII’s 80th anniversary this weekend with a USO dance Friday and open house and blood drive Saturday at the former USO building–now the Dorothy Hart Center.
LISTEN: Two-day commemoration marks World War II’s 80th anniversary
Mayo Carter and Danae Peckler preview Victory and Valor: World War II 80th Anniversary, a two-day commemorative event celebrating the legacy of the Greatest Generation.
Celebrating 80 years in the sky
Culpeper Regional Airport on Saturday marks the 80th anniversary of “Doris Mae,” a fully restored TBM-3E Avenger torpedo bomber originally built by General Motors at the close of World War II.
WATCH: Historic batteau fragment connects visitors to Rappahannock’s past
A section of a historic Rappahannock River batteau is now on display at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
WATCH: The importance of the Renwick Building downtown
Scaffolding went up this spring as stabilization work continues on the Renwick Building in downtown Fredericksburg.
LISTEN: First Africans Day this Saturday at Stratford Hall
We preview the day with Stratford Hall’s Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey.
WATCH: Ambassador Bridgewater’s memoir called a “must read”
It covers her life in Fredericksburg and around the world.
PHOTOS: Standing room only at Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) from Ambassador Bridgewater’s book launch
Retired Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater’s memoir is titled Bridging Troubled Waters.
LISTEN: Book launch for Ambassador Bridgewater’s memoir on Saturday
Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) on Sophia Street–books sold at 10, program begins at 11.
Still standing? Virginia Supreme Court to hear HFFI’s lawsuit against Fredericksburg City Council
Appeal centers on nonprofit’s legal standing to contest demolition of structure at 204 Lewis St.
WATCH: History at Sunset kicks off at Chatham
Mary O’Neill and John Launius with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park discussed the summer of 1862.
WATCH: Ready for VA250
As the nation gets ready to celebrate 250 years in 2026, this area already excels in telling the Colonial America story.
WATCH: Last week of digging at Ferry Farm in 2025
The kitchen will again be the main focus when archaeologists return next summer.
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