R-Board Director Phil Hathcock and Recycling Manager Francesca Johnson preview Compost-A-Thon on May 12th from 5-8 at Hurkamp Park.
LISTEN: Town Talk/R-Board-Compost-A-Thon
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WATCH: A chance to see the Caretaker’s Lodge at the Mary Washington Monument in Fredericksburg
Washington Heritage Museums is giving you an up-close look at the Caretaker’s Lodge at the Mary Washington Monument on Washington Avenue in Fredericksburg on Saturday.
WATCH: Battle of Chancellorsville–Spies in Spotsylvania aid Union Army
The stories of Issac Silver and Ebenzer McGee–Spotsylvania residents who lived in the Five Mile Fork area–and provided information to the Union Army.
WATCH: Weapon detectors approved for Prince William schools
The Prince William School Board voted Wednesday night in favor of installing weapon detectors starting next school year. The plan would outfit all high schools, middle schools and non-traditional schools.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care
Housing and Community Health Program Director Sam Shoukas with an overview of homeless programs and services in the region.
PHOTOS: Retracing Jackson’s Flank Attack
160 years later…Frank O’Reilly and Ryan Quint with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park held a Battle of Chancellorsville program tracing the steps and strategy of Stonewall Jackson
WATCH: Upon further review–a look at Stonewall Jackson’s flank attack
Ryan Quint and Frank O’Reilly with the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park say the Union Army’s XI Corps can point to some success against Stonewall Jackson’s legendary flank attack in the Battle of Chancellorsville.
WATCH: Free tour of Mary Washington Monument and Caretaker’s Lodge this weekend
An Evening at the Monument takes place May 6, 5-7pm. It’s free. washingtonheritagemuseums.org/calendar for info.
PHOTOS: Procrastinated on your garden or buying plants? RAAI to the rescue!
Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale at 750 Kings HIghway in Stafford still has what you need! (750 Kings Highway is a couple of miles east from the Chatham Bridge)
Every purchase helps provide funding for RAAI’s day program for adults with intellectual disabilities.
10-4 Monday thru Friday. 9-12 on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Opening programs for the anniversary of the Battle of Chancellorsville
The Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park talked about events 160 years ago at the start of the Battle of Chancellorsville.
WATCH: Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park looks at the country at the time of Chancellorsville
Steward Henderson, Pete Maugle and Frank O’Reilly describe what was happening within the army and within the country in the spring of 1863.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Empowerhouse-Lethality Assessment Protocol
Kathy Anderson, Susan Sigmon and Stafford Detective Kurt McBride talks about the partnership between the Stafford Sheriff’s Office and Empowerhouse in domestic violence cases.
Seven people displaced in early Saturday fire in Woodbridge
The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire originated in an electrical outlet in an upstairs bedroom.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stratford Hall
Stratford Hall in Westmoreland: Anne Wilson and Karen Daly preview upcoming events (Brews and BBQ on May 6, Family Fun Camp in June) and talk about the historical significance of the site and Great House.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Techs in the Burg
Dave the Computer Guy talks about the cost of cyber crime, email security, data farms and staying safe while traveling.
PHOTOS: RAAI plant sale continues at 750 Kings Highway
The Rappahannock Area Adult Activities Plant Sale rolls on.
WATCH: An RAAI tour from those who know it best
Your participation in plant sales at Rappahannock Adult Activities helps provide funding for programs for adults with intellectual disabilities.
LISTEN: Town Talk/The Civil Rights Trail in Fredericksburg
Chris Williams with UMW’s James Farmer Multicultural Center and Victoria Matthews with City of Fredericksburg Tourism. The trail tells the civil rights story 1865-today.
WATCH: You can play a big role at the Fredericksburg SPCA right now
It’s kitten season. The Fredericksburg SPCA is caring for many, many kittens. But whether it’s fostering kittens or dogs or volunteering–there are many places your to fit in
PHOTOS: April 26, 1865/Port Royal
John Wilkes Booth dies in Port Royal–almost two weeks after killing President Lincoln
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