Dr. Gaila Sims, the Curator of African American History/Special Projects at the Fredericksburg Area Museum talks about Juneteenth and the importance of displaying the slave auction block at the museum. famva.org
You can watch the digs at Ferry Farm
Today is Flag Day. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress.
Terri Blanchette and Sue Henderson with an update. The now virtual museum continues to tell stories, add partnerships and plan for the future.
The day celebrates the 242nd anniversary of Jouett’s ride from Cuckoo Tavern to warn Thomas Jefferson and other Virginia legislators at Monticello of approaching British troops.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Superintendent Lewis Rogers talks about his background and the American flag.
Program conducted by the Fredericksburg and Spotslvania National Military Park
What the cemetery looks like before darkness
Retired Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Don Pfanz is author of the book, Where Valor Sleeps-A History of Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
85% of the graves at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery are of unknown soldiers–mainly from the Civil War
Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The Confederate Cemetery in Fredericksburg decorated by The Ladies Memorial Association of Fredericksburg and volunteers.
Scouts and other volunteers were out early Saturday morning. The Luminaria is from 8-11.
The annual Luminaria at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery on Lafayette Blvd. is Saturday 8-11.
Terry Rensel, Chris Mackowski and Tim Talbott talk about the importance of preserving Civil War land. Preview of the annual conference October 6, 7, 8 with a focus on Moss Neck and Chancellorsville.
It’s Saturday night 8-11
The creation of the 2023 Luminaria print from the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
The program begins at noon on Monday
The Luminaria is Saturday night 8-11.
From the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park: Beth Parnicza, Frank O’Reilly and John Launius preview the annual Luminaria Saturday night 8-11 and the Memorial Day program at noon at the National Cemetery.
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