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Culture
Scottish Society of Fredericksburg Presentation
Central Rappahannock Regional Library 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States"The Scottish Society of Fredericksburg presents An Introduction to the Clan MacCallum/Malcolm," Wednesday Sept. 25th at 7 p.m., in Room LL2 at the Central Rappahanock Library, on Caroline Street. Plus, historical materials about the Scottish Society of Fredericksburg will be presented. It's all free and open to the public."
Mary’s Ribbons
Mary Washington House 1200 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesJoin Washington Heritage Museums and The Imaging Center for Women this October in honoring the memory of Mary Washington and all those who have battled breast cancer. The community is invited to tie a pink ribbon to the fence in front of the Mary Washington House during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to bring visibility to this disease. Participation is free of charge, and guests […]
Evening With An Expert: Dr. Paula Royster
Renwick Courthouse 815 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, United StatesDr. Paula Royster is the founder of The Center of African American Genealogical Research Inc. (CAAGRI), a non-profit organization whose mission is to reunite African-descended Americans with their distant African relatives. Dr. Royster’s presentation explores how CAAGRI uses historical research, digital technology, and forensic science to bring together families affected by African Diaspora. This program […]
November First Friday
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFAM gallery spaces will be free and open to the public for November’s First Friday. Come see “People & Their Pets,” “The People’s Gallery,” and “Our Fredericksburg Story: In Their Own Words” before they close at the end of the year. FAM’s First Friday series is generously sponsored by Joan Diaz-Mendez, Realtor Associate. Programs are […]
Evening With An Expert: Leah Penniman
Historic Renwick Courthouse 815 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFarmer and activist, Leah Penniman’s presentation touches upon African-farming practices’ effects on American soil and food-based injustices. Co-founder of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, NY and author of “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land,” Ms. Penniman is committed to ending racism in our food system. This lecture is […]
Black History Festival
Stage Door Productions will celebrate Black History Month with our inaugural Black History Festival with performances of poetry, songs, and personal stories beginning February 12th and running through February 21st. The month of February was chosen to celebrate Black history because both President Abraham Lincoln and former slave, abolitionist, and orator, Frederick Douglass, were born […]
Sixth Annual Prince William /Manassas History Symposium
VA, United States"A County to Be Named Hartford" Sixth Annual Prince William – Manassas History Symposium $10 for all day symposium (8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.). Spaces are limited, reservations required. All attendees are required to wear a mask during event. Join several local historic organizations as we commemorate this history at our Sixth Annual Prince William-Manassas History Symposium. […]
Museum Kids Mondays
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center 12229 Bristow Rd, Bristow, VA, United StatesCome learn about the history of Prince William county with a series of hands on activities. Learn about farming, military history and African American history. Admission is $5 per child.
Walking Tour of Historic Prince William Towns: Batestown
Dumfries 17150 Mine Rd, Dumfries, VAJoin local historians once a month this summer for a special walking tour of historic towns in Prince William County. For June, visit Batestown a historic African American town that played a significant role in Prince William County's history. Tour will depart from the Little Union Baptist Church located at 17150 Mine Rd, Dumfries, VA […]
Juneteenth At Lucasville
Lucasville School 10516 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VALearn about African American History in Prince William County and see the restored one room African American school house.
