One of the key points in the Battle of Fredericksburg is on preserved land–open fields–you may have driven past on Tidewater Trail in Spotsylvania near Shannon Airport.
WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg–Slaughter Pen Farm
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LISTEN: December 13, 1862–The Battle of Fredericksburg
Maryes Heights, Prospect Hill, Slaughter Pen Farm…a deadly day of fighting.
Suspicious drones reported around the area
Alerts posted by Stafford and King George Sheriff’s Offices.
WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg–looting
Beth Parnicza with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about the looting that happened in Fredericksburg 162 years ago today.
WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg–street fighting
Fierce street fighting in Fredericksburg leading up to the battle on December 13, 1862.
WATCH: It’s Candlelight Tour weekend in Fredericksburg
You can tour the nine homes once at any time during event hours over the weekend.
WATCH: Christmas gift ideas for Loisann’s Hope House
If you’re looking to impact families at Loisann’s Hope House on Lafayette Blvd in Fredericksburg, adopt a family moving in.
PHOTOS: The Battle of Fredericksburg- December 11, 1862
After repeated delays, Union troops begin to cross into Fredericksburg from Chatham.
WATCH: The Battle of Fredericksburg began on December 11, 1862
John Launius with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talks about delays Ambrose Burnside encountered in crossing the Rappahannock River on December 11, 1862 and what that meant.
PHOTOS: Salvation Army says most Angel Tree gifts were returned by the deadline
Captain Ashley Mumford says if you still want to make a donation for a child, clothing for 10-12 year old girls would be appreciated.
NSWC Dahlgren range testing may produce very loud noise on Wednesday
Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone will be restricted during testing.
WATCH: Micah holds Lessons & Carols in Market Square
Christmas music from the FXBG Street Choir.
LISTEN: Historic Fredericksburg Foundation’s Christmas Candlelight Tour is this weekend
Preservationist and Architectural Historian Danae Peckler says some of the homes featured are on Winchester and Prince Edward streets, but the focus will be Fauquier Street.
Area road work this week
All work is scheduled weather permitting.
PHOTOS: Christmas trees moving off lots and into homes
Business was busy was busy over the weekend at the Fredericksburg Host Lions Club lot on Route 3.
Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank weekly distribution schedule
The Food Bank says you’re welcome to come by for food assistance once a week, whether you choose a Drive-Thru, Walk-Up, or Fresh Market distribution.
PHOTOS: Everyone loves a parade, but someone has to clean up
Another masterful job by Fredericksburg Public Works as the entire route reopened shortly after the Christmas Parade ended.
PHOTOS: 2024 Fredericksburg Christmas parade
Despite the cold, big crowd downtown on Saturday night.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Rotary’s Pancake Feast
39th annual Christmas parade day tradition downtown.
PHOTOS: A Christmas parade is coming!
The city gets ready while many already have a place to sit.
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