53rd birthday and 50th Anniversary of Triple Crown honored at the end of the month

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53rd birthday and 50th Anniversary of Triple Crown honored at the end of the month
Fredericksburg resident Steve Watkins asked City Council on Tuesday to consider renaming streets that contain names of Confederate Generals.
Matt Watson and Caius Roscella from Access VR and Stafford Museum Executive Director Sue Henderson talk about using virtual reality to scan artifacts or showcase sites around the county. IT should debut around April 1.
Virginia Renaissance Faire: Bobby Hebert and Cornelia Rutherford talk about cast auditions–March 11 and 18 at Lake Anna Winery.
Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield
Executive Director Anne Darron, Board Chairman Chuck Fennell and Nancy Moore with the City Memorials Commission talk about what’s ahead for the Mary Washington Monument and Caretakers Lodge.
The nearly three-mile walking trail, with some stops a close drive, guides participants through post-Civil War history into the modern day
Black History Month at Germanna Community College: The curator of African American history at the Fredericksburg Area Museum answered questions about ways the white community can learn about the struggles of Black residents.
The Open House will introduce potential volunteers to opportunities for the 2023 season at the historic structure and grounds of Ellwood on the Wilderness Battlefield.
George Washington Foundation re-enactor Paul Limerick portrays a member of the colonial militia. He says the milita helped the Continental Army win independance.
The George Washington Foundation’s Dave Muraca says he think the legend of Washington throwing a coin or stone across the Rappannack is likely…
Ferry Farm on Presidents Day: Washington re-enactor Greg Fisher talks about growing up at Ferry Farm and taking care of his mother, Mary.
Colonial games, attempting to throw a stone across the Rappahannock, photos and discussions with George Washington and a colonial milita member and crafts.
In observance of Washington’s Birthday, George Washington Birthplace National Monument will be hosting special activities and events of February 18th, 19th, and 22nd.
Brad Hatch and Price Jett talk about the history of Patawomeck Tribe in Virginia and the soon-to-open Museum and Cultural Center in South Stafford. patawomeckindiantribeofvirginia.org
Dave Muraca and Ann Waters preview President’s Day at Ferry Farm–it’s 10-3. Celebrating George Washington’s 291st birthday. Ticket info kenmore.org
Route 3 west. Spotsylvania
Stafford Museum and Cultural Center: Frank White, the Keeper of Knowledge, shares some Stafford stories with Sue Henderson. Stories, like driving a school bus at age 16 in the mid-1950’s.
The “Pathfinder of the Seas”
Winter hours in effect January 9, 2023 – March 10, 2023