A close look at where the annual digging at George Washington’s boyhood home has been taking place this summer.
WATCH: Digging this summer at Ferry Farm (Part 1)
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WATCH: What the latest archaeological find at Ferry Farm means
Finding two tobacco pipe bowls–one of the complete-during the annual summer dig at George Washington’s boyhood home, Ferry Farm in Stafford. Dave Muraca puts a date on it and talks about what it tells archaeologists.
WATCH: Finding an intact pipe bowl at Ferry Farm
The annual summer archaeological excavation at Ferry Farm, George Washington’s boyhood home in Stafford unearthed two tobacco pipe bowls–one of them complete.
More history found at Ferry Farm!
Second tobacco pipe found
WATCH: The Voices of Stratford highlights Westmoreland historical site
“We are giving voice to Stratford Hall’s people, places, and past to engage, educate, and inspire visitors and future generations”
History at Sunset begins this Saturday
The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park program takes place every other Saturday
PHOTOS: Signing the Declaration of Independence
Listen to the Declaration of Independence. Sign the document. Washington Heritage Museums gave you the chance on 4th of July in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Reading the Declaration of Independence in downtown Fredericksburg
Reading the document at the Hugh Mercer Apothocary Shop on Caroline Street. washingtonheritagemuseums.org
WATCH: Life in the Continental Army
Re-enactor Paul Limerick with The George Washington Foundation talks about food and fire.
PHOTOS: Another fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm
George Washington and colonial times up close.
PHOTO: 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford County.
General Washington at his boyhood home
LISTEN: Town Talk/Civil War Trails
Executive Director Drew Gruber talks about the world’s largest open air museum–14 hundred sites across six states.
Declaration of Independence to be read three times in Fredericksburg on Tuesday
Readings in front of the Apothecary Shop on Caroline Street at 11, 1, 3.
Virginia’s Natural Bridge now under state ownership
“Virginia’s state parks got a great anniversary present,” said Dr. Melissa Baker, director of Virginia State Parks.
LISTEN: Town Talk/4th of July @ Ferry Farm
Dave Muraca, Mara Kaktins and Ann Waters preview the Fabulous 4th at Ferry Farm. 10-2. $1.00 admission. Park at the site. Details at kenmore.org
Proposed name change to the Robert E. Lee Memorial in NoVA
New name would be Arlington House. Legislation introduced.
WATCH: Gari Melchers Home and Studio in Stafford fiinds 1927 Melchers footage
Michelle Crow Dolby makes find in Detroit News archives
Pride of Baltimore II in Southern Maryland this weekend
Activities available today thru Sunday in St. Mary’s County
PHOTOS: A look inside Goolrick’s downtown
Jeh Hicks with Jarrell Properties says they hope to open Goolrick’s back up by next summer–but no pharmacy.
WATCH: A look inside the renovation and restoration taking place inside Goolrick’s
Work continues out of our view at an iconic Fredericksburg business. Jarrell Properties is working on a restoration and renovation to the building on Caroline Street downtown. Thanks to Jeh Hicks for taking us around…
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