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Girl Scout Day at Historic Kenmore
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VirginiaCalling all Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts! George Washington and his sister, Betty, learned how to dance to gain the skills required by 18th-century society. Did you know? Dancing involves good communication and even teamwork to be successful! You can dance in the footsteps of George and Betty by completing the Brownie Girl Scout Dancer badge with […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders, Inc. – Fall Open House
Come join us at our clubhouse located at 406 Hudgins Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 on September 17th, 2022 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 […]
Bomba In The Square
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM), in partnership with Semilla Cultural, celebrates the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with Bomba In The Square. This program is an introduction to the traditional Afro-Puerto Rican dance and music style, bomba. Dating back to the seventeenth century, bomba is a percussion-driven artform consisting of drums, maracas, and wooden sticks […]
CVBT Annual Conference
CVBT office 1115A Tyler St 1115A Tyler St., Fredericksburg, United StatesThe CVBT Annual Conference, “1862 – The War Comes to Fredericksburg” is taking place September 30 – October 2. The weekend includes historic tours of the Fredericksburg Battlefield as well as a banquet and Keynote address, as well as a historian’s roundtable. Tickets for the entire weekend are $195, and Banquet only tickets are $95, […]
Redefine Spotsylvania Youth Conference
Goshen Baptist Church 9800 Gordon Rd, Spotsylvania, VA, United StatesWhy Redefine? Because the world around us has more opinions on identity than the sands of the sea and the standards change faster than Virginia weather. Every person with an internet connection and a keyboard believes they are entitled to share their expert opinion. The problem is, we aren't experts. People didn't create people. We are not equipped to define ourselves. We wouldn't put two […]
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Day at Ferry Farm
George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesParticipants can tour the Washington House 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 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited. Please arrive to Ferry Farm 10-15 minutes before your tour begins. You […]
St. James’ House Fall Opening
St. James' House 1300 Charles St, Fredericksburg, VASt. James’ House is open to the public for tours just two weeks a year, a week in the spring and a week in the fall. Tour the St. James’ House to see its beautiful collection of antiques and decorative arts. Be sure to stroll the handsome gardens after your tour. Admission is $5 per […]
Ready? Set? Join Girl Scouts!
Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia Invites ALL GIRLS (grades K-12) to join us for fun, hands-on, Girl Scout activities and to learn more about how to become a member of the Girl Scouts! Questions or unable to attend? Email gshelper@comgirlscouts.org or call (804)746-0590 x316
Ready? Set? Join Girl Scouts!
Courtland Elementary 6601 Smith Station Road, Spotsylvania, VAGirl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia Invites ALL GIRLS (grades K-12) to join us for fun, hands-on, Girl Scout activities and to learn more about how to become a member of the Girl Scouts! Questions or unable to attend? Email gshelper@comgirlscouts.org or call (804)746-0590 x316
Stafford Fair
UMW Stafford 121 University Blvd, StaffordThe Stafford Fair will be held October 13-16, 2022. The fair will be located on Rt. 17 in Stafford County at the Mary Washington University campus, 121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406. This year's fair includes the Miss Stafford Pageant, a power wheels derby for the kids, vendors, demonstrations by the Stafford County Sherrif's Department […]
Dahlgren Downtown 2022
Inn at the Old Silk Mill 1701 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VAHave you ever wanted to see a Potomac River test range boat up close? How about rolling up your sleeves and diving into STEM activities? What about operating a robot? These are activities the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division team does every day and on Oct. 14 they are bringing them to you! […]
U.S. Oyster Festival
St. Mary's County Fair Association 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MarylandThis festival is one of the Eastern seaboards' leading regional folk festivals. Good food, quality entertainment and two nationally recognized contests are the elements that attract visitors from across the country each year. The festival showcases the opening of the oyster season on the Chesapeake Bay and celebrates the tradition of men & women making […]
U.S. Oyster Festival
St. Mary's County Fair Association 42455 Fairgrounds Rd, Leonardtown, MarylandThis festival is one of the Eastern seaboards' leading regional folk festivals. Good food, quality entertainment and two nationally recognized contests are the elements that attract visitors from across the country each year. The festival showcases the opening of the oyster season on the Chesapeake Bay and celebrates the tradition of men & women making […]
Time for a Change: Fredericksburg Architecture from the 1950s to the 1970s
#HFFITours Walking Tour Time for a Change: Fredericksburg Architecture from the 1950s to the 1970s Join us as we learn about corporate design, department stores, and the architects who helped shape the mid-20th century in downtown Fredericksburg. Registration required
Homeschool Investigators
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce Homeschool Investigators, a new program designed especially for homeschool students and educators. Homeschool Investigators focuses on hands-on learning through teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. FAM’s homeschool programs are designed for children ages of 5 – 14-years old with a […]
Fall Family Fun Days at the Pumpkin Patch
Cloe Field 166 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA, United StatesMake the most of the season at Fall Family Fun Days at the Ebenezer Church Imagination Library Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 22 and Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Bring the whole family to enjoy free activities including hayrides, a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, popcorn, and more. Located at Cloe Field […]
Fall Family Fun Days at the Pumpkin Patch
Cloe Field 166 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford, VA, United StatesMake the most of the season at Fall Family Fun Days at the Ebenezer Church Imagination Library Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 22 and Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Bring the whole family to enjoy free activities including hayrides, a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, popcorn, and more. Located at Cloe Field […]
Evening With An Expert : Dr. Gaila Sims
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce its November 2022 Evening with an Expert lecture, presented by Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects. Voices Strong, Voices True: African American History at the Museum program will provide an opportunity to meet Dr. Sims, hear about her career and academic […]
A Monumental Weight: The ‘Auction Block’ Exhibit Opening
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the opening of its new exhibition A Monumental Weight: The ‘Auction Block’ in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This exhibit will feature the City of Fredericksburg’s ‘Auction Block’ which was removed from the corner of William and Charles Streets in the summer of 2020. Recognizing the immense historical and […]
Night in Washington’s Day
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VirginiaLearn about the surprisingly active nights of 18th-century early America by attending our annual Night in Washington’s Day program! During this hour-long program, guests will explore the night sky’s history through constellation stories well-known to early Americans, learn about (and see!) historic lighting technology inside Kenmore’s candlelit dining room, and witness actors portray two enslaved women using […]