Red bows on graves in the Confederate Cemetery in the city

Colonial cooking in the holidays. Fredericksburg author Heather Meadows tells us about Orange Fool.

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy on the story of Confederate soldier Richard Kirkland and how he helped wounded Union soldiers after the Battle of Fredericksburg. It’s a story with meaning still today.

This weekend the Battle of Fredericksburg will be remembered with some virtual programs. Over the next few days we’ll look back at what happened thru some programs conducted over the years by the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park:

Fredericksburg and Spotyslvania National Military Park Chief Historian John Hennessy and Historian Mary O’Neil preview the virtual Battle of Fredericksburg events.   

While there will be no live park events commemorating the Battle of Fredericksburg, park grounds remain open and available as spaces of reflection and recreation.

Walking thru history on the final day of our sunny, mild weather

Pink ribbons once again on the fence at the Mary Washington House in Fredericksburg during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Harris Farm. Spotsylvania. Central Virginia Battlefields Trust.

Take a hike…Hazel Grove/Fairview Trail and Catharine Furnace in Spotsylvania. Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park.

The history wall is behind the batter’s eye at the ball park. It’s the first stage of a five-year project that tells the region’s baseball history along with providing opportunities to students.

Previously-listed Port Royal Historic District (Caroline Co.) and the Southwest Historic District in the City of Roanoke were also expanded—