The Caroline Historical Society also features a display telling the story of the history of county churches.
Caroline Historical Society exhibit tells the story of county’s World War II veterans
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LISTEN: Candlelight Tour has a history site focus this weekend
The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s 55th Christmas Candlelight Tour returns this weekend–Preservationist Danae Peckler and Board Member Debbie Pederson with a preview.
LISTEN: FAMFaire this Saturday in Market Square
Stacy Combs with the Fredericksburg Area Museum previews the 10-4:30 event.
WATCH: Battle of Fredericksburg anniversary inspires special FAM program
Kylie Thomson with the Fredericksburg Area Museum will host a special program this Thursday—on the very date the Battle of Fredericksburg began in 1862—highlighting rarely seen Civil War artifacts and the stories they carry.
WATCH: From recipes to scrapbooks, FAM shares tips on protecting family memories
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.
Spotsylvania County Museum launches Virginia 250 Passport initiative
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.
Caroline students who integrated school division 60 years ago share experiences
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.
WATCH: History, not haunts, at Fredericksburg City Cemetery
Open to visitors during daylight hours, the historic cemetery remains an active burial ground and a link to many who shaped the city.
PHOTOS: Eliza Monroe Hay reinterred in Richmond
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.
WATCH: Eliza Monroe Hay laid to rest in Richmond after nearly two centuries
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.
WATCH: Eliza Monroe Hay to be reinterred in Richmond after nearly 200 years
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.
‘Thoroughfare to the world’: Aquia Creek has seen its share of history
Tobacco, sandstone and bare-knuckle boxing color the area’s past.
PHOTOS: Community ties ribbons of remembrance at Mary Washington House
Hundreds of ribbons now line the fence at the Mary Washington House, creating a community tribute during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
WATCH: Eliza Monroe Hay remembered at James Monroe Museum this Sunday
The story of bringing Eliza Monroe Hay back to Virginia comes to life through insights from Scott Harris and Kathryn Willis.
LISTEN: “We the People” symposium at Stratford Hall in Westmoreland this weekend
Stratford Hall hosts a weekend of programs exploring early American dissent, new historical discoveries, and the unique legacy of the Northern Neck.
Tourism to Fredericksburg-area battlefields contributes $78.1 million to local economy
A new report shows visitor spending impacts.
PHOTOS: Historic Kenmore’s Block Party brings history to life
Visitors at Kenmore in Fredericksburg on Saturday marked its 250th anniversary with crafts, historic demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
New artwork at Stafford Middle School celebrates county’s Black history
The mural honors Walker’s Inn, a beloved gathering place for decades.
LISTEN: Community Block Party this Saturday at Kenmore
Allison Ellis and Dave Muraca of the George Washington Foundation talk about Saturday’s 10-2 look into history.
‘We need to build it up’: Leaders seek funding for John J. Wright Cultural Center
On museum’s 15-year anniversary, a call to support institution, which enshrines local minority history.
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