Historic Kenmore played host to another Colonial Fair
PHOTOS: Lots at laughter and games at Kenmore’s Colonial Fair
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WATCH: Historic Half Preview #4: The joys of running thru a historic city
The Marine Corps Historic Half in Fredericksburg is much much more than Hospital Hill. Organizers say there’s also history, a river and flat terrain along the course.
PHOTOS: Stonewall Jackson died on this date 160 years ago in Caroline
Here’s what Guinea Station looks like today
WATCH: Today is the 160th anniversary of the death of Stonewall Jackson in Caroline County
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Historian Frank O’Reilly recounts Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s final days at Guinea Station in Caroline County.
WATCH: Learning more about the Mary Washington Monument in Fredericksburg
Washington Heritage Museums offering a free tours of the Caretaker’s Lodge and the monument property in Fredericksburg this Saturday night 5-7.
WATCH: A chance to see the Caretaker’s Lodge at the Mary Washington Monument in Fredericksburg
Washington Heritage Museums is giving you an up-close look at the Caretaker’s Lodge at the Mary Washington Monument on Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
WATCH: Battle of Chancellorsville–Spies in Spotsylvania aid Union Army
The stories of Issac Silver and Ebenzer McGee–Spotsylvania residents who lived in the Five Mile Fork area–and provided information to the Union Army.
PHOTOS: Retracing Jackson’s Flank Attack
160 years later…Frank O’Reilly and Ryan Quint with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park held a Battle of Chancellorsville program tracing the steps and strategy of Stonewall Jackson
WATCH: Upon further review–a look at Stonewall Jackson’s flank attack
Ryan Quint and Frank O’Reilly with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park say the Union Army’s XI Corps can point to some success against Stonewall Jackson’s legendary flank attack in the Battle of Chancellorsville.
Battle of Chancellorsville anniversary programs
Here’s the schedule beginning with Tuesday
WATCH: Free tour of Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker’s Lodge this weekend
An Evening at the Monument takes place May 6, 5-7pm. It’s free. washingtonheritagemuseums.org/calendar for info.
PHOTOS: Opening programs for the anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville
The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talked about events 160 years ago at the start of the Battle of Chancellorsville.
WATCH: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park looks at the country at the time of Chancellorsville
Steward Henderson, Pete Maugle and Frank O’Reilly describe what was happening within the army and within the country in the spring of 1863.
Battle of Chancellorsville anniversary programs all week
Programs marking the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville in Spotsylvania all week. Here’s the schedule:
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall in Westmoreland: Anne Wilson and Karen Daly preview upcoming events (Brews and BBQ on May 6, Family Fun Camp in June) and talk about the historical significance of the site and Great House.
LISTEN: Town Talk/The Civil Rights Trail in Fredericksburg
Chris Williams with UMW’s James Farmer Multicultural Center and Victoria Matthews with City of Fredericksburg Tourism. The trail tells the civil rights story 1865-today.
PHOTOS: April 26, 1865/Port Royal
John Wilkes Booth dies in Port Royal–almost two weeks after killing President Lincoln
LISTEN: Town Talk/The George Washington Foundation
Dave Muraca, Emma Schlauder and Ann Waters preview the the upcoming events–the Colonial Fair and camps–along with archaeology this summer.
St. James House in Fredericksburg has its spring opening this week
Here’s ticket information
LISTEN: Town Talk/UMW Museums
Executive Director Scott Harris talks about upcoming events at Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum. Also–the importance of becoming a “Friend” of both museums.
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