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Black History Month Open House at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center (FREE!)
U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD, United StatesCome see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) medal of honor winner exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages. On the trail between the Lexington Manor Passive Park and John G. Lancaster Park, you can learn about the Civil War era in St. […]
Black History Month Open House at the U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center (FREE!)
U.S. Colored Troops Interpretive Center 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Park, MD, United StatesCome see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) medal of honor winner exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages. On the trail between the Lexington Manor Passive Park and John G. Lancaster Park, you can learn about the Civil War era in St. […]
Canstruction® 2023
Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall Drive, FredericksburgThe 11th Annual Canstruction® Event occurs between March 12- 19, 2023, with the generous support of our host site Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Canstruction® is an international charity competition where teams of five compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from cans of food. Last year, this event generated enough support to provide 18,600 […]
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 […]
ALL VETERANS GROUP PARACHUTE JUMP
Frederickaburg Fairgrounds 2400 Airport Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCome watch All Veterans Group make a parachute jump at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds! All Veterans Group's mission is to honor, remember and serve.
National Lighthouse Weekend at Piney Point Lighthouse
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, United StatesHead to Piney Point for a fun and FREE open house weekend in recognition of National Lighthouse Day, which is celebrated at the museum each year on or near August 7th. Enjoy tours of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit, lighthouse tower, the Keeper’s Quarters, and grounds. Call 301-994-1471 for more information. 10am to 5pm […]
Stafford County Agriculture and Homemaking Fair
University of Mary Washington Stafford Campus. 121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VACome join the fun at the Fair!!!! Carnival rides, Petting Zoo, Miss Stafford Pageant, Food, Homemaking competitions, Vendors, Kids Demolition Derby, Sheriff Office demonstrations & more. October 5th-8th 2023. Visit www.StaffordFair.com for complete details. Bring your family out to have a great time.
Dahlgren Downtown 2023
Have 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 team does every day and on Oct. 20 they are bringing them to you! Embark onto […]
The Haunting at Piney Point: A Family-Friendly Halloween Experience
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD, United StatesTake a walk through the maritime museum building at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum - IF you dare! For two nights only, our wooden watermen boats that once plied the waters of the Potomac and Chesapeake transform into haunted pirate galleons, and the local "afterlife" wildlife have come out to play. This self-guided Halloween-themed tour is […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre Mall
Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall Dr, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCome see us near the food court at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre Mall on Saturday, 11/11/2023 from 10:00am to 8:00pm and Sunday, 11/12/2023 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. See our trains operating on our O-Gauge and N-Gauge modular layouts. Club members will be available to answer your questions regarding model railroading and our club’s activities. We […]
Eighth Annual Merry Trees Exhibit Open House
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) is pleased to announce the eighth annual Merry Trees exhibit in partnership with Fredericksburg City Public Schools. FAM’s gallery spaces will be filled with fourteen miniature trees decorated by second-grade students at Hugh Mercer and Lafayette Elementary Schools. In honor of FAM’s 2023 exhibit SEEN: Viewing the Work of African […]
37th Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit
George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesEnjoy the whimsical sights and delicious smells of wondrously festive gingerbread creations during the 37th Annual Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! See the contest-winning entries, cast a vote for People’s Choice, and play iSpy Gingerbread. This year’s theme is “A Critter Christmas.” December 3-30, during museum hours. ADMISSION FEES Exhibit […]
Home for the Holidays: the 12 Days of Christmas
Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont Washington Street in Falmouth, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThis year the country life and entertaining that the Melchers’ treasured at Belmont inspires Home for the Holidays. Drawing from the couple’s artwork and decorative objects, we‘ve integrated representations of the gifts from The Twelve Days of Christmas throughout the home. The interpretation of the birds and people named in the lyrics are debated, and […]
Wee Christmas Dollhouse & Minatures Exhibit
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VirginiaDECEMBER 3-30 DURING MUSEUM HOURS Visit a delightful neighborhood of dollhouses and miniatures this holiday season at the 9th Annual Wee Christmas Dollhouses & Miniatures Show at Historic Kenmore! Admire and awe over highly-detailed replica dollhouses – including one of Kenmore itself – and miniatures in the Crowninshield Museum. Share memories of your dollhouse with […]
Rappahannock Model Railroaders Annual Christmas Train Show
Fraternal Order of Eagles 4123 21 Cool Springs Road, Fredericksburg, VAPlease join us at our 26th Annual Christmas Train Show. The show will feature operating train layouts, model train vendors, and activities for the young. Dates: Saturday - December 09, 2023 - 9am to 5pm and Sunday - December 10, 2023 - 10am to 4pm. Cost of admission: Adults $10; Youth aged 13-17, $5; Children […]
Taste Through Time: Spilling the Tea Since 1773
Historic Kenmore 1201 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VirginiaThis edition of Taste Through Time will be a discussion and tea tastings for the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party! Come to the Historic Kenmore Kitchen to sip the teas that American Patriots dumped in Boston Harbor last night (December 16) in 1773. While sipping your rebellious beverage, warm up out of the […]
Free Admission Sundays
Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont Washington Street in Falmouth, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFree Admission Sundays in January at Gari Melchers Home and Studio Be our guest! Step back in time to experience life at Belmont when American artist Gari Melchers and his wife Corinne lived here.
Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideals and the Limits of Freedom Exhibit Opening
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe Fredericksburg Area Museum is excited to announce the opening of the new special exhibition, Lafayette’s World: Revolutionary Ideal and the Limits of Freedom, opening March 1st, 2024. Curated by Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American History and Special Projects. In 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette visited the city of Fredericksburg as part of […]
Living History at Ferry Farm
George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCelebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Virginia with a living history event at George Washington’s Ferry Farm! Inside the Washington House, delve into the years leading up to the revolution, culminating in the pivotal year of 1774. In each room, interactive living history stations will portray various aspects of 18th-century life. Guests […]
Market at the Center
Dorothy Hart Community Center 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesBrowse and shop local artists and crafters on display at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, enjoy crafting workshops and food trucks. Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 10am – 4pm Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal Street Entry is free, there are fees for workshops and for vendors To become a vendor or learn […]
