This season’s hikes will range from 2.5 to 5 miles, covering two to three miles per hour. All hikes begin at 10 a.m.
Park Service offers Fit-History hikes
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‘Bourbon and Boxwood’ to raise money for museums
Washington Heritage Museums will host its third annual fundraiser,
“Bourbon & Boxwood” at the Mary Washington House and gardens on September 23, 2017.
Stafford Armed Services Memorial Dedication
The Stafford County Armed Forces Memorial Dedication took place this past weekend on Saturday, July 15, at the Stafford Government Center.
Fredericksburg Battlefield will receive $68k in federal funding
These grants were awarded through the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Have tea with Dolley Madison
Reservations are required by calling, or emailing, the Rising Sun Tavern by July 12.
Part of Lee Drive to be closed June 16 for History at Sunset
From National Park Service On the evening of June 16, 2017, the National Park Service will close North Lee Drive to vehicular traffic from approximately 6 p.m. until about 10 p.m. This closure will help ensure the safe movement of visitors to the park’s first History...
Sip tea with your favorite doll
Saturday, June 10 – Mother and Dolly Tea – Rising Sun Tavern, 1:00-3:00 pm
Have lunch at Mary Washington’s house next weekend
Also, tea time at the Tavern
This day in Civil War History: Battle of North Anna
On May 23, 1864, the armies of General Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee met at the North Anna River after earlier fighting at the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Luminaria planned for May 27.
The luminaria pays tribute to soldiers who have given their lives for this country.
NPS report shows $56.7 million in local spending by park visitors
Spending supported 787 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $75.3 million.
Warner pushes for funding National Park Service maintenance backlog
By Chris Muldrow / Fredericksburg Today Senator Mark Warner is pushing for more than $12 billion to fund a growing backlog of maintenance at America's National Parks. Warner took a tour of the Sunken Road and the National Cemetery in...
Upcoming events at Washington Heritage Museums
Washington Heritage Museums Speaker Series: Deborah Sampson, Continental Soldier
Civil War Living History day coming to Spotsylvania Courthouse
The Spotsylvania County Department of Economic Development and Tourism and the Civil War Civilians of Spottsylvania will be hosting Civil War Living History and Court Day at Historic Spotsylvania Courthouse on Saturday, May 20, 2017. This will be a day of living...
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park visits up 8% last year
From the National Park Service Fredericksburg, VA — As the National Park Service celebrated its Centennial year, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park recorded 969,895 visits to its battlefields and historic sites in 2016. One of the busiest years on...
HFFI improves financial picture, issues awards
From HFFI On Sunday, March 19th the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) held their 2017 Annual Meeting at the historic Renwick Courthouse Building in downtown Fredericksburg. HFFI’s recently appointed Executive Director, Emily Taggart Schricker, presided...
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