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Women’s History Month Tours
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VirginiaFERRY FARM & HISTORIC KENMORE SATURDAY, MARCH 25 & SUNDAY, MARCH 26 In honor of Women’s History Month, join us for an hour-long focus tour that explores the lives of the women who called Ferry Farm and Kenmore home. Learn what life was like for different women in the 18th century as we delve into the […]
Great Lives: Colin Powell
Dodd Auditorium 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, Select a Country:Colin Powell Lecture Date: March 28, 2023 The Gemini 3 Group Lecture For many years, opinion polls told us that Colin Powell was the most trusted and admired person in this country, greeted like a rock star as he traveled around the world. The son of immigrants, he rose to become the president’s national security […]
Germanna’s STEAM-H Day
Germanna Community College 10000 Germanna Point Dr, FREDERICKSBRG, VA, United StatesGermanna Community College is hosting its annual day for science and engineering a little differently this year. Science & Engineering Day is now STEAM-H Day (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Health). This simply means that more people from inside and outside the College are invited to be involved in the music, food, games, experiments, […]
3rd Annual Race Towards Autism Awareness and Acceptance
Come race towards autism awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. All races will begin at Pratt Park in historic Fredericksburg! This race will include live music on the race path! Following the start of the race there will be a family festival with a bounce house and slide, DJ music, games, vendors, specialty cars, children swings, food […]
YET I STAND – Stage Play
Zion Church of Fredericksburg 2222 Emancipation Highway, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Yet I Stand is the true story of the writer, depicting her experience with sexual assault, surviving, healing. There will be a display of Survivor Art We will have a Talkback with the audience
11th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival
University of Mary Washington, Chandler Ballroom 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VAThe Wild & Scenic Film Festival is one of the largest environmental film festivals in North America and we are excited to bring the festival to our river community for the 11th year! Join us for a series of inspirational films that feature adventure, conservation and calls to action you can make possible in your […]
Young Eagles Airplane Orientation Flights for Youth
Stafford Regional Airport 95 Aviation Way, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFree airplane orientation flights will be available for youth 8 to 17 years old on Saturday, April 22, at Stafford Regional Airport in Stafford. Flights will begin at 9:00AM and conclude about 11:30AM. Youth wishing to participate must arrive with a parent or legal guardian who must sign a release form for their youth. Wearing […]
VaHomeschoolers [un]Convention
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United StatesCome explore how Conventional Homeschooling can be at this year’s resource event, the 2023 VaHomeschoolers Convention. Gather with your fellow homeschoolers as you enjoy the speakers in the comfortable, theater style Robins Family Forum, with a keynote by the celebrated Jeanne Faulconer. For a more interactive experience, head upstairs to the Classrooms to attend one […]
COMPOST-A-THON
Friday, May 12, 2023 5pm-8-pm Hurkamp Park Fredericksburg, Virginia Compost demonstrations and presentations will give you the information you need to be a successful composter. Local organizations will share ways to be more sustainable, reduce waste, and recycle. www.r-board.org/compost
Sunken Road Guided Walk
Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitors Center 1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VAMeet for the program at the battle painting between the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center and park store (1013 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401). 45-minute presentation DESCRIPTION Why did the Battle of Fredericksburg happen? Why was it important? Join park staff to learn about the events of December 1862 from the people who lived through them […]
Chancellorsville: Stories from the Battlefield
Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitors Center 9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VAMeet for the program a the battle painting in front of the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center (9001 Plank Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553). What led the US Army of the Potomac and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to clash in May of 1863? Join park staff to learn about the events of the Battle of […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders, Inc. – Spring Open House
Come join us at our clubhouse located at 406 Hudgins Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 on May 20th, 2023 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 […]
Wreath Laying at Mercer Monument
Hugh Mercer Monument Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesWashington Heritage Museums will hold a wreath laying ceremony at the monument to Hugh Mercer on Washington Ave. in downtown Fredericksburg. A hero of the Revolutionary War, Hugh Mercer served as a brigadier general under George Washington and practiced as a physician in Fredericksburg from about 1761 to 1776. Author Mark Maloy will deliver […]
Young Eagles Free Flights for Youth
Stafford Regional Airprot 95 Aviation Way Fredericksburg VA , Stafford CountyFree airplane orientation flights will be available for youth 8 to 17 years old on Saturday, June 10, at Stafford Regional Airport in Stafford. Flights will begin at 9:00AM and conclude about 11:30AM. Youth wishing to participate must arrive with a parent or legal guardian who must sign a release form for their youth. Wearing […]
Oh What a Beautiful Morning!
Chancellor High School 6800 Harrison Road, SpotsylvaniaJoin the Rappahannock Choral Society for "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" a concert of songs celebrating Spring, including "June is Bustin' Out All Over", "Gonna Rise Up Singing", and "A Wonderful Day Like Today". Location: Chancellor High School (6300 Harrison Road) Saturday June 10th at 7:00 PM and Sunday June 11th at 3:00 PM. Tickets […]
Stafford Compost-A-Thon
Stafford Farmers Market 163 Staffordboro Blvd., Stafford, VA, United StatesWe are bringing the Compost-a-Thon to the Stafford Farmers Market on June 11, 2023 from 8-1. We will be giving away free countertop food scrap collectors, registering people to pick up our large black compost bins, providing composting information, and giving compost activity pages away for the kids.
Oh What a Beautiful Morning!
Chancellor High School 6800 Harrison Road, SpotsylvaniaJoin the Rappahannock Choral Society for "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" a concert of songs celebrating Spring, including "June is Bustin' Out All Over", "Gonna Rise Up Singing", and "A Wonderful Day Like Today". Location: Chancellor High School (6300 Harrison Road) Sunday June 11th at 3:00 PM Tickets are $10, $5 for Seniors (60+), and […]
FAM Fun! Family Workshop
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the return of their family workshop series, FAM Fun! Back by popular demand, FAM has crafted more exciting programs for the whole family. Families with elementary-aged children are invited to discover the museum in a new light. Each workshop features exciting educational crafts, STEM challenges, interactive […]
Open House and Food Truck Event
Stafford County Fire and Rescue 1268 Mountainview Road, Stafford, VA, United StatesStafford County Fire and Rescue present a fun family event for the community. Enjoy food trucks, free ice cream, check out the ambulances and fire trucks, and learn valuable safety information. Visit STAFFORDCOUNTYFIRERESCUE.COM for more information
Knights of Columbus Recruitment Social
Ledo Pizza 9849 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Knights of Columbus will be hosting an informational meeting at Ledo's Pizza at the Cosner's Corner location on June 22nd. Join us for free pizza and soda from 7:30-9 PM. Interested men over the age of 18 are encouraged to attend. There will be several Knights available to answer any questions you may have […]
