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Sparking Freedom Tour
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), in partnership with Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefields National Military Park and Discover Stafford, is pleased to announce a new trolley tour Sparking Freedom: Enslaved Resistance in Fredericksburg and Stafford, Virginia. Led by Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects. Sparking Freedom will incorporate stops at […]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VirginiaParticipants can tour Historic Kenmore interpreted by Abbie Castillo (using American Sign Language). Before or after the tour, participants are encouraged to explore the grounds, garden, and Visitor Center galleries. Tour times are 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited. Historic Kenmore admission fee applies.
Commemorative 1666 Day at the Patawomeck Museum and Cultural Center
Patawomeck Museum & Cultural Center 638 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VAhttps://sibyllinepress.com/events/join-us-for-commemorative-1666-day-at-the-patawomeck-museum-and-cultural-center-april-20th/
Earth Day on the Rappahannock
Old Mill Park 2201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VirginiaFredericksburg’s Annual Earth Day Festival on the Rappahannock April 20, 2024 at Old Mill Park This event will be filled with fun, family activities to celebrate Earth Day. Participate in virtual events leading up to the festival and then come to Old Mill Park on Saturday, April 20 for the annual festival. This FREE festival […]
Homeschool Investigators: Journey with Lafayette
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesJourney with Lafayette (April 24th, 10am -11:30am): How did someone travel cross country two hundred years ago? In this program, families will be traveling with the Marquis de Lafayette on his grand tour. Students will investigate historic transportation including designing and testing their own boats. Be warned, the journey is not always a smooth one. […]
160th Anniversary of the Overland Campaign
Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitors Center 9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VAIn May 2024 Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will commemorate the 160th anniversary of the beginning of the Overland Campaign from May 3 to May 5, 2024. All programs will be free and open to the public. The anniversary will feature a special virtual talk featuring historian Drew Gilpin Faust on the evening of May […]
A Devilish Entanglement 160th Anniversary Battle of the Wilderness
Wilderness Run Vineyard 11109 Plank Road, SpotsylvaniaPlease join us as we mark the anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness, fought 160 years ago. Civil War Historical Impressions, Inc. and Friends of Wilderness Battlefield are joining forces to present this special event. This will be a fantastic weekend marked by an opportunity for the public to visit with living historians portraying […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders, Inc. – Spring Open House
RMR Clubhouse 406 Hudgins Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCome join us at our clubhouse located at 406 Hudgins Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 on May 18th, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. See our trains operating on various layouts, including our 2 level O-Gauge layout. Club members will be available to answer your questions regarding model railroading and our club’s activities. We are a non-profit […]
Nature Walk
Join us Saturday, May 25th at 11am on the Belman Road Campus to take a tour and see all the beautiful sites it has to offer!We will tell you all about what types of wildlife has been found in residence and let you know what the plans are for the future!We can take a peek […]
Fossil Hike
Westmoreland State Park 1650 State Park Road, Montross, VirginiaJoin a ranger and learn about the natural history of Westmoreland State Park and about the particular fossils you can find here. This one-way hike is 0.6 miles down to Fossil Beach where you can put to use what you learn. Meet at the Trailhead of Big Meadow Trail.
Celebrate the Army Birthday at the National Army Museum
National Army Museum 1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir, VA, United StatesExplore U.S. Army history inside the National Museum of the United States Army and enjoy special outdoor activities on Warriors’ Field, with performances by the United States Army Field Band, Army vehicle and equipment displays, an aerial parachute demonstration, inflatable bounce houses, gaming activities and much more! Your free reserved ticket includes activities for visitors of all […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders, Inc. – Spring Open House
RMR Clubhouse 406 Hudgins Rd, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCome join us at our clubhouse located at 406 Hudgins Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 on June 22nd, 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. ** In case of bad weather, check our website for any cancellation or rescheduling updates. See our trains operating on various layouts, including our 2 level O-Gauge layout. Club members will be available […]
Family Archaeology Day at Ferry Farm
Ferry FarmUncover the past and explore the science of history during Family Archaeology Day at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! This interactive educational program is perfect for kids in grades K-5, and their caregivers. Together you’ll discover what it means to be an archaeologist while learning about the people who lived at Ferry Farm. During each session, […]
Guided Tours of Payne’s Farm
Beginning on Saturday, June 8, and going through Sunday, August 11, Friends of Wilderness Battlefield Interpreters will be available to give tours of Payne’s Farm on weekends, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Payne’s Farm is the site where a Civil War Battle took place during the Mine Run Campaign, which occurred November 27 – […]
History at Sunset
Fredericksburg National Cemetery 1013 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesHistory at Sunset is an annual series that focuses on areas rarely visited, stories rarely told, or familiar sites seen through a different lens. Park rangers lead each History at Sunset program. All programs are free and take place every other Saturday evening at 6:30 pm. Most include walking, with distances ranging from about 0.5 to 1.5 miles. […]
“Pets 4 Life” Humane Education Summer Camp
Humane Society of Northern Virginia 17983 Dumfries Shopping Plaza, Dumfries, VA, United StatesSummer camp runs July 15 - 19, 9am - 1pm. What a great way for young animal lovers to learn about responsible pet ownership! Guest speakers will provide insight into various subjects such as lost pets and what to do, importance of microchipping/spay/neuter, learn a bit about possums/wildlife, and meet a PD K9 and more. […]
Rising Sun Kayak Outing
Widewater State Park 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VAWhere Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554. Aquia Creek Paddle Launch When July 20, 2024. 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Join our Park Rangers as they discuss the history, ecology, and culture of the Widewater Peninsula. Travel in a solo kayak or grab a partner and paddle in a tandem. […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders, Inc. at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair!
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds 2400 Airport Avenue - Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCome see us with your admission in the Richard Limerick Homemakers Building at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair (7/26 thru 8/4). See our trains operating on our O-Gauge modular layout. Club members will be available to answer your questions regarding model railroading and our club’s activities. We are a non-profit organization that supports community activities such […]
Book Talk at the FAM
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFredericksburg Area Museum Announces Book Talk: Female Husbands with Dr. Jen Manion The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), in partnership with the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, is pleased to announce a book talk with Female Husbands: A Trans History author Dr. Jen Manion. “Long before people identified as transgender or lesbian, there were female […]
At-Home Archivists
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesWe all have objects that we treasure. Whether it's a cherished family heirloom, a photo album full of childhood memories, or a heartfelt gift from a loved one, these items are often susceptible to degradation over time and require special care to ensure their longevity. Join our curators on Thursday, August 15th from 6:00-7:30 PM as we discuss best […]
