Step back in time at a free VA250 program at George Washington’s boyhood home– Ferry Farm from 10-2.
LISTEN: Drums Along the Rappahannock program at Ferry Farm this Saturday
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PHOTOS: Rising Sun Neighborhood shines for Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg
Big crowds. Perfect weather. And yes—the tradition of burying a bourbon bottle weeks before the event for good weather delivered again.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
LISTEN: Historic Garden Week comes to Fredericksburg on Tuesday
Karli Murray (Vice-Chair) and Susan Moss (Chair) preview Historic Garden Week in Fredericksburg on April 21.
Food distribution this week
Find full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: Rooted in history: Volunteers plant native trees at Mary Washington Monument
Volunteers with Tree Fredericksburg tackled the steep slopes around the Mary Washington Monument on Saturday morning.
LISTEN: Old Mill Park hosts Earth Day Festival on Saturday
Earth Day in Fredericksburg is Saturday from 11 to 5 at Old Mill Park, with environmental education, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun throughout the day.
WATCH: It’s approaching….The Great Train Race on May 3
Registration is filling up fast for the Great Train Race—so organizers are urging families to get their kids signed up soon.
WATCH: Future Builders project rolls Into Ladysmith for veteran housing
The sound of hammers and power tools echoed through Ladysmith on Tuesday as a home built by students at Caroline High School made its next move.
WATCH: Community walk supports mental health services in Fredericksburg
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg will host its annual March for Mental Health on May 2nd at Old Mill Park.
LISTEN: Digging soon? Call 811 first—It’s free and required
April is National Safe Digging Month—and a simple, free call can prevent serious trouble.
Area road work this week
For updated information, check 511Virginia.
Food Bank distribution this week
Full details on the Food Bank Facebook Events Page or the free FREDFOODVA app.
PHOTOS: SAWs-Virginia project opens doors for Spotsylvania resident
Over just two days, SAWs-Virginia volunteers came together to build a life-changing ramp for a homeowner in rural Spotsylvania.
PHOTOS: Farmers Market season opens downtown
Early risers!–Fredericksburg Farmers Market season began on Saturday.
WATCH: Lost tombstone finds permanent home in Fredericksburg cemetery
A ceremony is planned Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Fredericksburg Masonic Cemetery to place a long-lost tombstone for Elizabeth Spooner.
PHOTOS: Final prep for RAAI spring plant sale
Finishing touches–preparing thousands of vegetables, herbs, and flowers for Rappahannock Adult Activities annual plant sale, which begins Friday at 10 a.m. at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford.
LISTEN: Spring plant sale begins at Rappahannock Adult Activities Friday
Rappahannock Adult Activities kicks off its annual Spring Plant Sale Friday at 10 a.m. at its Kings Highway location in Stafford.
WATCH: Inspired since childhood, Betsy Mason now leads Fredericksburg Police
Betsy Mason has officially been sworn in as Police Chief in the City of Fredericksburg.
Area road work this week
Many highway work zones will be suspended through noon Tuesday, April 7, for the Easter holiday.
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