AUDIO: Jackie Robinson is a part of baseball history. He’s also a part of the history of the family of the owners of the Fredericksburg Nationals.
The Jackie Robinson & FredNats owner Art Silber Story
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Ferry Farm on President’s Day: Kids soaking in history
VIDEO: Hundreds of kids were at Ferry Farm for President’s Day. The man who portrays George Washington says that gives him hope.
Ferry Farm finds ways to bring history to life
VIDEO: Ferry Farm in Stafford lets you learn about George Washington’s boyhood home by seeing where and how the family lived. It also gives you a peek into life in colonial America.
Colonial history comes alive at Ferry Farm in Stafford on President’s Day
PHOTOS: Spending President’s Day with a President!
Historical marker added at Widewater State Park in Stafford
VIDEO: Several weeks ago a Historical Marker was dedicated at Widewater State Park in Stafford to honor artist Palmer Hayden. His works included seascapes and African themes, but most notable are his portrayals of ordinary African Americans in everyday life.
Remembering the first African-American police officer in Fredericksburg
Sonny Dyson began as a city officer in 1956
Town Talk: Fredericksburg Area Museum
AUDIO: Fredericksburg Area Museum update. Museum re-opens March 1. There are new exhibits. Caroline Ford and Theresa Cramer.
Town Talk: Washington Heritage Museums
AUDIO: Washington Heritage Museums. Executive Director Anne Darron and Mary Washington House Manager Michelle Hamilton preview upcoming events, new books on Mary Washington and the importance of giving to area musuems.
Volunteer info meeting scheduled for Ellwood in Orange County
Want to volunteer at a historical site? Friends of Ellwood holding an open house on February 15
Frye: Fredericksburg must do a better job of telling the African American story
VIDEO: Fredericksburg Councilman Chuck Frye wants more African American history told in the city
The move begins for the Spotsylvania County Museum
VIDEO: The museum is moving from the Courthouse area to Route 3 and the First Day of Chancellorsville site
Town Talk: Ferry Farm in Stafford
AUDIO: George Washington’s birthday at Ferry Farm preview. It’s February 17th, 10-4. Alma Withers, Dave Muraca and Meghan Budinger
Spotsylvania County Museum moving to Lick Run on Route 3
VIDEO: The Spotsylvania County Museum at the Courthouse has closed and is moving to the former Lick Run Community Center at the First Day of Chancellorsville site on Route 3. It’s expected to open by late February. We toured the new facility–minus artifacts–with the museum curator.
Spotsylvania musuem moving from courthouse to Route 3
The Spotsylvania County Museum will move to Lick Run–the first day of Chancellorsville Battlefield, The move begins Wednesday
Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy: Still more of Dr. King’s work to be done
VIDEO: Prince William Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy talks at the Community-Wide MLK Celebration about fighting today for issues Dr. King would be passionate about.
Dr. Catlett tells MLK audience that her goal is to improve reading scores
VIDEO: Fredericksburg School Superintendent Dr. Marci Catlett talks about Dr. King’s influence on her and her family. One of her goals as school superintendent, improve reading scores.
Rev. Dobynes: After the King holiday, don’t put his story away for another year
VIDEO: Moving. Rev. Dr. Aaron Dobynes is a scholar on Martin Luther King. He closed the annual Community-Wide Celebration of the Martin Luther King Holiday with an excerpt from King’s last speech in Memphis.
Hundreds gather at JM to celebrate the life of Dr. King
PHOTOS: Area celebrates Dr. King and those local who have made a difference
Remembering and honoring Dr. King
VIDEO: 14th annual Community Wide Celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday @ James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg.
Rev. Dobynes talks about “We Shall Overcome”
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Community MLK program is Sunday at 3 at James Monroe High School. Pastor Aaron Dobynes spoke on Town Talk on NewsTalk 1230/WFVA about the Civil Rights Anthem “We Shall Overcome”
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