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German Shepherd Adoption Event
Petsmart Central Park 1421 Carl D. Silver Pkwy, FredericksburgVirginia German Shepherd Rescue has an adoption event scheduled at PetSmart in Central Park in Fredericksburg. Volunteers will be happy to answer any questions you may have and to talk about the breed, the rescue, and what it means to volunteer and/or foster.
ODHS “Be Mine” Adoption Event
Spotsylvania Towne Centre 137 Spotsylvania Mall Dr, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesOld Dominion Humane Society (ODHS) will bring the littlest residents to the “Be Mine! Adoption Event” at Spotsylvania Towne Centre from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. The puppies will be located in the mall near the front entrance (where Santa photos are taken).
Changing the Landscape: New Wayside Panels in the City of Fredericksburg – Trolley Tour
Fredericksburg Area Museum 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States1:30 p.m. at the Fredericksburg Area Museum Free and open to the public, tickets on Eventbrite As part of larger citywide efforts to tell a more complete story of our community, the FAM has partnered with the City of Fredericksburg to develop new wayside panels showcasing diverse histories. Dr. Gaila Sims, Curator of African American […]
Conflict, Migration, and Early Settlement of the Northern Neck
University of Mary Washington Dahlgren Campus 4224 University Drive, King George, VA, United StatesDuring the earliest decades of English colonization of the Chesapeake, the Potomac River Valley was a politically complex borderland between the colonies of Virginia and Maryland and Native American tribal groups. In this enlightening talk, Dr. Barbara Heath explores the significant ways in which life on the borderland shaped the development of the Northern Neck […]
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United StatesCaroline Community Theatre is excited to announce in-person and virtual auditions for our final show in the 2024 season, Kim Carney's MOONGLOW. Also, anyone interested in Tech, Set, Props, Front or Back of House, Costuming, or any other volunteer postions you are invited to attend. (Non-paid, Non-union)
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Career Fair
Fredericksburg Convention Center 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesAre you ready to take the next big step in your career journey? We're thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated upcoming Career Fair, where opportunities abound and connections flourish! At NSWC Dahlgren Division, we believe in fostering talent and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking new […]
Sumerduck Ruritan Box Dinner
Sumerduck Ruritan Club 5335 Sumerduck Rd, SUMERDUCK, VA, United States$10 barbecue dinner, $2 dessert
Audition Announcement for Caroline Community Theatre’s production of MOONGLOW
Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United StatesCaroline Community Theatre is excited to announce in-person and virtual auditions for our final show in the 2024 season, Kim Carney's MOONGLOW. Also, anyone interested in Tech, Set, Props, Front or Back of House, Costuming, or any other volunteer postions you are invited to attend. (Non-paid, Non-union)
Pancake Supper
Andrew Chapel UMC 1732 Brooke Road, STAFFORD, VAFellowship with a Pancake Supper (5:30pm) before our Ash Wednesday Service (6:30pm)
Great Lives Lecture- Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgFranklin D. Roosevelt Lecture Date: February 15, 2024 The Irene and Curry Roberts Lecture This revealing biography shows how Franklin Delano Roosevelt found his true self in his searing struggle with polio—emerging with a strength and wisdom he would use to inspire the world. Franklin Delano Roosevelt seemed to be a political “natural.” Yet for […]
UMW Theatre presents “True West”
Klein Theatre, UMW DuPont Hall, UMW, FredericksburgExperience the raw power and palpable intensity of this finalist for the Pulitzer Prize that tackles the parallel struggles of identity, family, and the American dream. Austin, a successful screenwriter, and his estranged brother Lee, a ne’er-do-well drifter, are collaborating on a new screenplay—each trying to prove that he can write a “truer” Western. Tensions […]
A Streetcar Named Desire
The Allstate Community Theater 810 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg“After losing her Mississippi home to creditors, Blanche du Bois relocates to the New Orleans home of her younger sister and brother-in-law, Stella and Stanley Kowalski. Undermined by romantic illusions, Blanche is unable to cope with life’s harsh realities. Though she finds a glimmer of hope while connecting with Stanley’s gentlemanly friend, Mitch, Blanche cannot […]
Caroline Community Theatre presents John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE
Caroline Community Theatre 7278 Ladysmith Rd, Ruther Glen, VA, United StatesCaroline Community Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are on sale for ALL Shows of their performance of John Cariani’s ALMOST, MAINE. CCT has partnered with HUB OF HOPE Caterers, Cuppa Cheer Tea Room to create show themed experiences at our Dinner and Brunch Shows that you don’t want to miss! All shows feature […]
Chamber Concert Series: Becky e Slam with Special Guests Funky World Music
St. George's Episcopal Church 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesThe St. George Chamber Music Series continues its tradition of fine music in downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. The popular series brings a variety of talented regional and national performers to the beautiful nave of St. George’s Episcopal Church in historic Old Town Fredericksburg for an afternoon of “beautiful music in a beautiful space”. The 2024 Concert Series features […]
George Washington’s Birthday Celebration
George Washington's Ferry Farm 268 Kings Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesCelebrate George Washington’s 292nd birthday at his boyhood home, with fun activities for the whole family! Meet and take a selfie with “George Washington,” participate in our annual stone throwing contest, play colonial games, and eat birthday cupcakes – while supplies last. Guests will enjoy several educational stations throughout the Ferry Farm property, take an […]
Half-Price Admission Day
Half-Price Admission Day, In Honor of Washington’s Birthday at the Washington Heritage Museums: Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, Mary Washington House, Rising Sun Tavern See Washington Heritage Museums addresses and hours here. In honor of Washington’s Birthday (observed) guests will receive half off our standard admission rates! Our museums will be open regular hours.
Great Lives Lecture- Picasso
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgPicasso Lecture Date: February 20, 2024 The Jon Properties/Van Zandt Restorations Lecture Few modern artists captured the popular imagination as did the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Picasso’s influence on art and design in the 20th c. is indisputable. Moreover, for generations of creative individuals Picasso defined what it meant to be “an artist”: free, […]
GriefShare
Ebenezer United Methodist Church 161 Embrey Mill Road, StaffordGriefShare provides comfort and support for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This 13-week course will meet on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00 PM beginning February 22 at Ebenezer Church in Stafford. The sessions combine video-based teaching with honest discussion to create a safe place to move from grief toward healing. The class […]
Great Lives Lecture- Stan Lee
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgStan Lee: Spider-Man and Marvel Comics Lecture Date: February 22, 2024 The Yuh Prosthodontics Lecture Join cultural historian Bob Batchelor on an exhilarating journey into the extraordinary life of Stan Lee, an icon whose legacy is as epic as the superheroes he co-created. Renowned for film cameos as the Marvel movie franchise conquered the world, […]
African American Women in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford History
Central Rappahannock Regional Library 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesFrom enslaved women performing domestic labor at plantations and in urban homes, to Black women’s participation in the Civil War, from African American women’s roles as teachers and educators, to Black women’s activism during and after the Civil Rights Movement, Black women have been foundational to the development and evolution of the Fredericksburg community. Dr. […]
