From signing the Declaration of Independence to experiencing colonial crafts, see what locals were up to on the Fourth.
PHOTOS: Frames from the Fourth of July
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PHOTOS: 4th of July at Ferry Farm
Celebrating the 4th at the boyhood home of George Washington in Stafford.
WATCH: Declaration of Independence read downtown
On the 4th of July, the reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Hugh Mercer Apothocary Shop on Caroline Street.
LISTEN: 4th of July at Ferry Farm in Stafford
Dave Muraca and Allison Ellis talk about what you’ll see and do on Friday at the annual “Fabulous 4th” at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: The mystery of one bead
One single bead found several years ago during an archeological dig at George’ Washington’s boyhood home, Ferry Farm in Stafford.
PODCAST: The Tribe, episode 4 (Medicine Wheel)
A hearing about a lease renewal thrusts the MacGregors’ accusations against the Patawomeck Tribe back into the public eye, and your hosts explore the land in question.
LISTEN: Programs for kids at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Beth Parnicza and Pete Maugle talk about Reading with a Ranger, the Junior Ranger program and 4th grade field trips.
WATCH: Learning more about the Washington family kitchen at Ferry Farm
The annual archaeology dig is underway at Ferry Farm in Stafford.
WATCH: Stratford Hall–about to play a big part in the VA250 programs
The only two brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence came from the Westmoreland County home.
LISTEN: “Virginia Resolved: A Commemoration of Independence,” this Saturday at Stratford Hall
The Westmoreland historical site marks a major day in history–a citizenship ceremony will also be held.
PHOTOS: The Living Legacies exhibit opens at FAM
The exhibit on African Amerian history in Fredericksburg will be on display for three years.
WATCH: Powerful opening to a powerful exhibit
Living Legacies tells the African American history in Fredericksburg at the Fredericksburg Area Museum.
Living Legacies opening closes a chapter — and celebrates stories told at last
Exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum opens Friday with evening of revelry, reflection.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day @ the Our Fallen Heroes Memorial downtown
Fredericksburg Area Veterans Council annual program.
PHOTOS: Memorial Day 2025 @ the Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Annual program at the Lafayette Blvd. cemetery
WATCH: The importance of remembering on Memorial Day
Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talked about remembering those who sacrificed.
WATCH: Installing Living Legacies at FAM
Living Legacies: African American history in the Fredericksburg area opens at the Fredericksburg Area Museum this Friday.
PHOTOS: VFW Post 3103 remembers
Each Memorial Day weekend the VFW Post in the city places flags at the graves of veterans in Oak HIll Cemetery.
PHOTOS: Getting the Fredericksburg National Cemetery ready for the 30th annual luminaria
Saturday morning scout troops (and their leaders and parents) placed the 15,300 bags and candles that will brighten the cemetery.
National Park Service sets summer hours for Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
The park’s summer interpretive program starts June 9 and runs through Aug. 3.
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