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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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
IF:Gathering Women’s Conference
Ebenezer United Methodist Church 161 Embrey Mill Road, StaffordEbenezer Church is excited to be a host site for the IF;Gathering Women’s Conference February 23-24. IF:2024 is a two-day event where women all over the world gather to be inspired, get equipped, and discover the next step in their calling. Registration is now open, so invite your friends, join us at 161 Embrey Mill […]
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 […]
democratic Breakfast Club
Newly Formed democratic Breakfast Club Saturday, February 24 Still a few tickets left 9 AM - 11 AM Great American Buffet 1780 Carl D. Silver Parkway, 22401 The Fredericksburg democratic Breakfast Club is a newly formed non-partisan organization dedicated to informing voters about issues and candidates in our region. All are invited to attend and […]
Spot’s Adoption Pawlooza!
Spotsy Dog Park 10801 Gordon Road, Spotsylvania, VA, United StatesSpotsy Dog Park, a non-profit 501(c)3 dog park in Spotsylvania County, will be hosting an adoption event benefitting Squishy Face Crew, VA! A non-profit, foster-based animal rescue in Fredericksburg. All adoption fees with SFC are considered a donation to their 501(c)3 organization. All proceeds will benefit Squishy Face Crew, VA.
Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Dwayne Hoskins
Benefit dinner for Dwayne Hoskins who is on the Heart transplant list, will be held at Bethel Baptist Church. Music provided by Jeff Stone & the Virginia Gospel Singers
35th Anniversary Bash
The Silk Mill 1707 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United States-Come join us for an extraordinary evening as we reflect on 35 years of empowering our neighbors to recover from homelessness. Reception, dinner, music, live and silent auction and entertainment. Register on event bright or contact Alice Staunton. All proceeds support Brisben Center Shelter.
Youth Climate Action Summit
Join local students, climate advocates, and industry professionals for a day of exploring the many facets of the climate crisis through engaging presentations, hands-on workshops, and interactive installations.
Great Lives Lecture- Martin Luther King Jr.
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgMartin Luther King Jr. Lecture Date: February 27, 2024 The John and Linda Coker Lecture In hallowing Martin Luther King Jr., we have hollowed him. We have replaced his radical vision for justice with a romantic image of a man who stands for little more than love and peace. For the past seven years, Jonathan […]
Park Master Plan Meeting
Dorothy Hart Community Center 408 Canal Street, Fredericksburg, VA, United StatesWe want to hear from you! Please join us as we discuss the master plans for Alum Spring Park, Ficklen Island, and Old Mill Park. Wednesday, February 28 at 6pm Location: Dorothy Hart Community Center
Bowl for Kids’ Sake
Penny Lanes 51 Towne Center Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VASpare a day for fun while supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to provide mentors to children in the community! You are an integral part of our celebratory Bowl for Kids' Sake event! Put together a bowling team and invite family and friends to donate toward your fundraising pages OR support us by donating to a […]
Women’s History Month Lecture
University of Mary Washington, Chandler Ballroom 1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VAJoin the University of Mary Washington as they welcome York College of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor of History Dr. Jacqueline Beatty, author of IN DEPENDENCE: Women and the Patriarchal State in Revolutionary America. Dr. Beatty illustrates the everyday lives of women in the era of the American Revolution who asserted their status as dependents, demanding the […]
Great Lives Lecture- Rosemary Kennedy
Dodd Auditorium George Washington Hall, University of Mary Washington, FredericksburgRosemary Kennedy Lecture Date: February 29, 2024 The Coldwell Banker Elite Lecture Rosemary, Joe and Rose Kennedy’s strikingly beautiful eldest daughter attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen and king of England, and traveled the world with her high-spirited sisters and brothers. Yet Rosemary was intellectually disabled, a secret fiercely guarded […]
FXBG First Friday
Caroline Street in Downtown FredericksburgFXBG First Friday happens every first Friday of each month in downtown Fredericksburg. Walk through the art galleries, shop in the stores that are open late, listen to live music and performances along the streets, ride the free trolley through town to explore our city. See the shops that are open late, the street performers, the map […]
