Annual ceremony featured histories of fallen servicemen who impacted the Fredericksburg region and beyond.
World War I doctor hailed as hero during Memorial Day commemoration
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Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park to hold annual Memorial Day ceremony
On Monday, May 28, the National Park Service will join with the community in honoring the nation’s fallen soldiers at the annual commemorative ceremony at the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
Central Virginia Battlefields Trust Seeks to Preserve Land Across from Fredericksburg National Cemetery
A local developer wants to build 110 townhouses on what is considered an historically significant site.
110 Townhouses Proposed Across from Fredericksburg National Cemetery
The property has sensitive environmental and historical features and characteristics, Zoning Administrator Mike Craig said.
Fredericksburg National Cemetery to Remain Open During Main Entrance Repairs
The cemetery will be accessible from the north side entrance at Willis Hill during the estimated two weeks of repair work.
Developer Pulls Townhouse Plan from Public Hearing
Carl Braun said he wanted time to address staff concerns.
The Weekend Planner
Special events in the Fredericksburg region August 19 – 21, 2016.
Thousands Visit Fredericksburg National Cemetery for Annual Memorial Day Luminary
Nearly 9,000 people attended, the largest crowd ever, according to Chief Historian John Hennessy.
National Park Service Announces 2016 History at Sunset Schedule
This year marks the sesquicentennial of the creation of the Fredericksburg National Cemetery.
Memorial Day Events in the Fredericksburg Area
Memorial Day Weekend events May 22 – 25, 2015
Thousands Attend 20th Annual Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminaria
The annual luminaria program honors United States soldiers who died in service to their county.
Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminary
By Susan Larson
The National Park Service will host the 19th annual Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminary on Saturday, May 24, 2014.
A luminary will be lit for each of the 15,300 soldiers buried there.
The Fredericksburg National Cemetery Luminary is open to the public 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. In the event of rain, the event will be held on Sunday, May 25.
12 Memorial Day Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg is a city filled with Memorial Day events. Click the hyperlinks for additional details.
Memorial Day Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The following events are scheduled on Memorial Day 2014 in Fredericksburg. Click the hyperlinks for more information.
Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge Memorial Day March
9 – 9:45 a.m., beginning at the Masonic Cemetery, George and Charles Streets.
Free.
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