Luisa Dispenzirie, museum curator, will demonstrate how to stabilize objects to prevent deterioration.
National Park Service Offers Preservation Workshops at the Library
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The Weekend Planner
A selection of special events for the weekend of September 16 – 18, 2016.
Developer Pulls Townhouse Plan from Public Hearing
Carl Braun said he wanted time to address staff concerns.
Presidential Race Tightens in Virginia, UMW Survey Shows
The 3 percentage point gap, well within the survey’s margin of error, suggests a tightening of the race.
Fredericksburg Museum and Adventure Brewing Collaborate on Hops & History
The series will feature objects from the museum’s collection on display within the brewery.
Civil War Trust Preserves 25 Acres at Fredericksburg Battlefield
A builder with approvals to construct 98 townhomes on the property agreed to sell the land to the Trust for well below the appraised value.
Central Rappahannock Regional Library Honors Former Director Donna Cote
The library unveiled a portrait of Cote.
This Week in Culpeper September 14 – 20
Culpeper Fiesta, Living History Colonial Encampment, Graffiti House Heritage Day and more.
Presidential Nominee Donald Trump Speaks in Fredericksburg
In his opening statement, Trump greeted Fairfax — instead of Fredericksburg.
Library Launches New Strategic Plan and Branding
The strategic plan includes updated mission and vision statements.
Business Briefs 9/14/16
Fredericksburg Smile Center, Marstel-Day, Rappahannock Area Family YMCA, and more.
Fredericksburg Area Museum Receives Lincoln Steps Gift
The steps have been moved to the Frejus Sister City Rose Garden.
EDA Votes to Fund $300K Incentive to Settle NBB Lawsuit
If approved by City Council, the city would reimburse the EDA from the real estate tax increment generated by the mixed use development.
Portrait Unveiling and Reception to Honor Former Library Director
Donna Cote worked for Central Rappahannock Regional Library for 44 years.
Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City Committee Meets With Ambassador of Nepal
Photo provided by Lisa Durham.
University of Mary Washington President Rick Hurley and Fredericksburg Mayor Mary Katherine Greenlaw joined representatives of the newly formed Fredericksburg-Kathmandu Sister City committee meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Arjun Kumar Karki, the Ambassador of Nepal to the United States, on March 21, 2016.
Hazel Hill Apartments to Receive Updated Natural Gas System
“I will continue to be personally engaged and on site weekly to monitor progress,” said Councilman Chuck Frye.
City Council to Vote on NBB Townhome Settlement
If City Council approves the settlement agreement during their September 13 meeting, city staff will advertise a public hearing for September 27.
Fredericksburg Region Traffic Alerts September 11 – 17
Virginia Department of Transportation hot spots.
Patriot Day: “We Will Never Forget”
2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Fredericksburg Area Obituaries September 4 – 10
Our condolences to family and friends.
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