The first shots in the Battle of the Wilderness and the Overland Campaign.

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The first shots in the Battle of the Wilderness and the Overland Campaign.
160th anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness in the Civil War.
It’s the 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign in the Civil War at Wilderness and Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Concerns by the Central Virginia Battlefields Trust and others about the impact on the Wilderness Battlefield.
Wilderness Battlefield has been named one of nation’s 11 most endangered historical places due to the threat of massive data centers approved by Orange Supervisors.
Learn about period music and instruments from Lafayette’s era.
Craig Vasey with the Fredericksburg Sister City Association previews the free program at the downtown library this Thursday at 7.
Father and son team of aviation and history lovers resurrect 1896 Langley Aerodome for all to see.
Launch opened over the weekend.
10-4 on Saturday at Historic Germanna on Route 3 West in Orange.
The Garrett farm no longer exists but some artifacts have been preserved in Port Royal.
Author kicks off book tour with event.
Mary O’Neil and Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park preview the 160th anniversary events to mark The Overland Campaign.
Executive Director Anne Darron and Board Chairman Chuck Fennell with an update on work at the Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker’s Lodge.
Step back into the 18th century from 10-4.
Pastor Aaron Dobynes of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) in downtown Fredericksburg is a King scholar.
Monument to be dedicated. Secretariat born in Caroline at Meadow Event Park
Allison Ellis and Ann Waters preview some April events–Colonial Fair on April 6 at Kenmore, Dog Days at Ferry Farm on April 13, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day on April 14. Also we talk about baking bread in colonial times.
No appointment necessary. Time: 1:30, 2:30, & 3:00
Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library. 1201 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, Va.
Town of Culpeper Communications and Marketing Manager Nicole Warner talks about bringing tourists and those interested in history to the region thru the telling of stories like Civil War nurse Cornelia Hancock.