The 28th Massachusetts Infantry at Chatham, Virginia Horse Festival, Wild and Scenic Film Festival.
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Living History Event March 25 at Chatham Manor
The public is invited to watch the 28th Massachusetts Infantry (recreated) at drill.
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Eleven Fredericksburg region special events for the weekend of August 26 – 28.
Chatham Manor to Host National Park Service Centennial Open House
There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Chatham Manor Roaring Twenties Garden Party and Concert
The event is part of the National Park Service’s centennial celebrations.
50 Candidates for U.S. Citizenship to Attend Naturalization Ceremony at Chatham Manor
The June 25, 2016, event is open to the public.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Summer Hours and Programs
Summer hours of operation and special summer programs for 2016.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park Spring Hours and Tours
The park announced spring hours and tours, including spring break week March 28 – April 1, 2016.
Chatham Bridge Weight Limits Set to Protect Structure
By Susan Larson
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be posting new weight limit signs for Chatham Bridge, where Rt. 3 crosses the Rappahannock River between downtown Fredericksburg and Stafford County near Chatham Manor.
A scheduled annual inspection of the bridge found continued deterioration of the bridge’s main steel beams, VDOT said.
History at Sunset 2015 Schedule
The ten summer programs are on Friday evenings June through August 2015.
7 Weekend Festivals June 5 – 7
Events south of town, north of town and in town for the weekend of June 5 – 7, 2015.
Visit Civil War Santa at Chatham Manor
In addition to a visit from Santa Claus, children will learn what Christmas was like in the 1860s.
Five Last Weekend Before Christmas Events
It’s the last weekend before Christmas. Here’s a list of special events to enjoy.
River Road Closed for Chatham Work
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park is restoring views to and from Chatham Manor, the Georgian-style mansion that served as a Union command post and military hospital during the Civil War.
“The vista of Fredericksburg from Chatham as seen in countless photographs over the past 150 years is one of the most famous views in the region,” a park official said. That view has been obstructed by the growth of trees and underbrush.
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
